Our Team
Board of Directors
Our Board is comprised of individuals with a deep love, involvement, and understanding of the Forest Ave BID community. We have a variety of stakeholders; from business owners, property owners, employees, City officials, and local leaders.

Nina Flores
Executive Director

Megan Coppola
Chair, Owner of Beans and Leaves Cafe

Kim Beckett
Vice Chair, Owner of Burrito Bar

Gary LiGreci
Treasurer, Owner of LiGreci's Staaten

Laura Volsario
Secretary, Owner of Gateway Arms Realty

Donald Bentson
Board Member, Owner of Bentson & Company

Jean Daggan
Board Member, Property Owner

Rachel Fundaro
Board Member, Paralegal at Thompson Law, PLLC

Andrea S. Morse, Esq.
Board Member, Owner of Law Office of Andrea Morse

Eddie Donovan
Board Member, Owner of Duffy's

Christina Saez
Board Member, Manager of Panini Grill

Vincent D'Antuono
Board Member Emeritus, Owner or Pastosa Ravioli & Cheese Inc.

Vito Fossella
Board Member, Borough President of Staten Island

Kamilliah Hanks
Board Member, Councilwoman

Brad Lander
Board Member, Comptroller

Eric Adams
Board Member, NYC Mayor