Our Board Members
GallopNYC is led by a Board of Directors dedicated to our mission. Our talented Board of Directors are professionals with accomplishments in business, government, professional services and philanthropy.
Constance Hunter
Board Chair | Executive Committee Member
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Constance Hunter most recently served as Head of Strategy of Corebridge Financial. Before joining Corebridge, Hunter was Executive Vice President, Global Head of Strategy & ESG for AIG.
As a speaker, Hunter is known for her ability to make economic data understandable, user-friendly, and actionable. She has been repeatedly recognized for her work forecasting pivotal economic events.
Before joining AIG, Hunter was the chief economist for KPMG, responsible for macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. She was also a member of KPMG’s Growth and Strategy Leadership team and served on the advisory board of the firm’s pension committee. She previously served as deputy chief investment officer at AXA Investment Managers, helping lead the management of more than $500 billion in fixed-income assets.
Hunter is a past president and former board member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), where she has also been recognized as a fellow and serves on the NABE Statistics Committee. She is on the board of the National Bureau for Economic Research.
Hunter holds a B.A. in economics and sociology from New York University and a master’s from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She also holds the Certified Business Economist designation from the National Association for Business Economics.
In addition to serving as the chairman of the GallopNYC board, Constance serves on the National Association for Business Economics board. Constance is a passionate equestrian, and understands first-hand the healing power of horses.
Board member since 2016, Constance became board chairman in 2023.
Heather Aspegren
Treasurer | Executive Committee Member
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Director, Digital Risk Solutions.
15 years experience with internal audit, controls design and supporting risk management practices through the assessment of design of analytics, controls and financial processes, data governance strategy, software selection and implementation strategies. Only child of a very dedicated special ed teacher in small town Kansas, and former equestrian.
Board Member Since 2020.
Lucie Claire Vincent
Secretary | Executive Committee Member
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Lucie Claire is a consumer goods global leader. Most recently, she was the President for the Andean Cluster at Philip Morris International. Previously, she worked at Colgate-Palmolive Co. in multiple international roles including being the Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Global Home Care Category in the New York headquarters. Lucie Claire spent seven years in Asia as Vice President and General Manager, and earlier in Latin America as General Manager.
Lucie Claire is Board Secretary and member of the Finance Committee at GallopNYC, Board Co-President at the International Women’s Forum–Connecticut (IWFCT) and a Startups Mentor at XRC Ventures in NYC. Previously she was a Board Member at Club 30% Ecuador.
She earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Marketing from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. She completed a Women on Boards Succeeding as Corporate Director Program at Harvard Business School, an Executive Education Business Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She speaks Spanish, English and French.
Lucie Claire is passionate about supporting people with disabilities and is an animal lover.
Board Member since 2018, and Board Secretary since January 2023.
Alicia Kershaw
Interim Executive Director
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Founder and former Executive Director of GallopNYC. Certified PATH Intl. instructor. Retired attorney. Life-long rider. Auxiliary Mounted NYC Parks Enforcement Patrol Officer.
Board Member Since 2018. Founded GallopNYC.
Amanda Barshall-Cain
Board Member
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Amanda Barshall Cain is a Managing Director at Societe Generale, where she leads a team of Commodity sales specialists applying her knowledge of financial risk management in the Futures and Derivatives markets. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Amanda dedicates herself to causes that she is passionate about, including mentoring young professionals and the advancement of women in their careers, especially in the highly competitive finance industry. Ms. Cain is also on the Advisory Council for CentsAbility a non-profit organization focused on educating and empowering high school students to manage their financial resources and has most recently lead the Global Angels at 100 Women In Finance.
Board Member Since 2020.
Anna Laptook Goldman
Board Member
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Anna Goldman was elected to the Board. She is a Director, Global Cobrand Business Development, at American Express. Anna was on the Vanderbilt equestrian team and brings marketing and fundraising experience to our Board.
Board Member Since 2019.
Natalie Heim
Board Member
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Natalie Heim is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries including Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate, Hospitality, and Beauty. She possesses an MBA and Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Saint Mary College and an advanced certificate in HR Management from Cornell University. She has extensive experience with Fortune 100 companies such as Google, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, and numerous rapidly scaling startups. As a native New Yorker, Natalie is passionate about helping all generations gain access to tools and learn skills to live fruitful lives. As a long-distance runner with epilepsy, Natalie understands how impactful exercise and activity can be to neurologically diverse individuals.
Board Member Since 2021.
John Nichols
Board Member
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John D. Nichols is a media professional by trade but a longtime equestrian with a deep appreciation for the power horses have on our lives. As a child growing up riding in eastern North Carolina, John learned early on how being around horses can instill a sense of purpose and responsibility as well as soothing and even healing the spirit. At East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, John spent a semester volunteering with a therapeutic horseback riding organization, helping the instructors with the new riders.
Since moving to New York in 2002, John has spent 21 years working with MSNBC producing news shows, breaking news and working with media, communications and marketing professionals to produce top-rated content. Now as a board member, John hopes to bring those skills to tell the amazing story of GallopNYC.
Board Member Since 2023.
Carlos Lamadrid
Board Member
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Carlos Lamadrid is the Development Director for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, who champion competitive snowsports and develop U.S. champions culminating in the Winter Olympics. Carlos was also President and Founder of HLC Partners, a consulting firm that provides strategic and tactical advice to a wide variety of companies on branding, team building and change management. Carlos worked in the media and marketing industry for over 25 years, much of that time at Condé Nast.
Married for over 25 years and a father of two grown children, Carlos has also been a lifelong horseman. Although riding mostly for enjoyment now, he started riding at about 8 years old, competing first in Children’s Hunters, then Junior Working Hunters, and moving on to Jumpers and Dressage. Carlos believes horses help people connect to themselves in an unspoken language that is good for the soul.
Board Member Since 2019.
Jean Luna Lau
Board Member
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Jean is a Managing Director and Team Lead on the Managed Solutions team based in New York.
In her role, she partners closely with investment teams to develop and execute engagement and communication strategies around J.P. Morgan's Global Wealth Management Investment Solutions, primarily focused on Discretionary Strategies.
Prior to her current role, she worked as Co-Head of the Alternative Investments Investor Relations Team, where she managed client engagement and communications for the Hedge Funds, Private Equity & Real Estate funds on the platform. Prior to that, Jean worked in the Investment Bank on the Corporate FX and Interest Rates Derivatives Marketing desk, covering North American Corporates.
She is a Co-Chair and founding member of the J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management Asian Leadership Forum. Jean obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from the Stern Undergraduate School of Business at New York University. She lives with her husband and two children in Merrick, New York.
Board Member Since 2023.
Lauren Reischer
Board Member
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Lauren Reischer is a GallopNYC alumna born with Cerebral Palsy who started therapeutic riding at 3 years old and is now a professional on the hunter/jumper circuit. She works in PR at the American Thoracic Society and is also the Head Coach of the Special Olympics New York equestrian team. She is the first GallopNYC rider to join the Board of Directors!
Board Member Since 2023.
David Salaverry
Board Member
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David is a financial services executive with 25 years of experience, including 20 years at JPMorgan Chase across Strategy, CFO and CAO roles. David is currently the Chief Administrative Office for JPMorgan’s Innovation Economy business in the Commercial Bank, leading the Firm’s efforts to scale its offerings to support the entire Venture Capital ecosystem globally and across the Firm. Prior to this role, David was CFO for J.P. Morgan Chase’s Corporate Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Morgan Health Functions, overseeing the Firm’s major ESG commitments and serving as Treasurer and Board member for the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. David has also served as CFO for the U.S. Private Bank and Head of Strategy for the Corporate & Investment Bank at JPMorgan. David started his career as a Strategy Consultant with the Mitchell Madison Group, advising global financial services clients.
David holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley.David lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.
Board member since 2023.
Arjun Saraswat
Board Member
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Arjun Saraswat is the Head of Controls Management in Legal Risk Management at Meta and has over 10 years of experience across the Financial Services Industry. Previously a senior manager at EY, his career involves leading large-scale projects with business and technology leaders and focuses on transformation, risk, and regulatory activities. Arjun obtained his MBA from Columbia University and Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, along with multiple certifications focused on technology and audit domains.
Board member since 2023.
Nicola Short
Board Member
Corrine Snow
Board Member
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Corinne is a Counsel in the Environment and Natural Resources group at Vinson & Elkins. She previously served as Counsel and Chief of Staff in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
She received her B.A. from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. She is a lifelong horse lover and former show jumper who now enjoys playing in the pasture with her retirees.
Board Member Since 2023.
Jagdish Singh
Board Member
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Jagdish is a Director at Citi Group. Seasoned executive in a global financial institution, with experience in developing strategy and execution in the areas of business management and business process re-design across various industries. Strong interest in serving those in need and is involved in volunteer activities in local community and with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Junior Achievement of New Jersey, NJ Chapter of PMI, etc.
Board Member Since 2019.
Rene Theriault
Board Member
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Rene Theriault is a managing director and head of securities investing within Real Estate Credit at KKR. Rene has an extensive background in the securities industry and commercial real estate finance. In addition, he was previously a practicing attorney in New York. Rene is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Law School.
Rene enjoys riding and is passionate about the connection between people and horses.