Ground Team

 

TBL exists because of the passion of our volunteers. Our governance structure allows our volunteers to contribute to the success of our organization in various ways, including through leadership roles. TBL is led by our Management Team and overseen by our Board of Directors.

 
 

Management Team

Farnaaz Khan

Farnaaz has been leading the organization since 2018. She previously worked as a Programme Officer at the Center for Dialogue and Reconciliation (CDR), which is funded by organizations such as the European Union and the British High Commission. Her experiences serving communities at a grass-root level honed her skills and furthered her passion to give back to society, which she channels through her contributions in TBL. She received a Master's Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution and also holds a Bachelors Degree in Politics from Delhi University.

Ed Logan Dolfinger

Ed is an Investment banker with a top financial institution. His firm offers a variety of solutions to clients across all net worths’, providing them with access, guidance, and planning around capital markets. Ed also has a background as a Financial Advisor, Property Analyst, and Associate for a private Real Estate brokerage. He currently maintains a Series 7, Series 66, and New York State Real Estate License - as well as a B.B.A in Finance w/ Minor in Economics from SUNY Canton.

Pedro Pena

Pedro graduated in 2020 with B.B.A. in Finance & Mathematics from Baruch College with a Magna Cum Laude distinction. Over the years, Pedro has developed an extensive background in high-level math, advanced finance theory, equities markets & derivatives, data analysis including statistical programming, and a working understanding of object-oriented programming. Currently, Pedro is an Algorithmic Trader on an Electronic Trading Desk on Wall St.

 

Tim Fong

Tim joined TBL as a volunteer teacher this year. He enjoys giving back to the community through professional mentorship and development. Tim earned his B.S. in Supply Chain and Marketing Science from Rutgers University and works as a Business Solutions Specialist at a private equity firm, driving technology transformations

Saad Rehman

Saad has been involved with TBL since it began in 2004 and serves as Chairman of the Board. Being a part of this dynamic organization that continues to have such a valuable impact to the community has been one of his most fulfilling experiences. Saad received his BSBA in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and is now an Executive Director at a major financial institution.

Garland Yan

Garland joined TBL as a teacher in 2020. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Accounting and currently works as a Supervisor for an accounting firm providing services to primarily affordable housing developers. Garland is committed to the support of the community and youth. Through his line of work, he helps clients build affordable housing in New York City, and through TBL he aims to help students achieve their professional aspirations by setting them up for success. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Board of Directors and Advisory Council

 

Saad Rehman: Chairman of the Board

Christine Feng

Elias Korosis

James Cosgrove

Jolly Zhou

Kristin Meyer

Lee Bremer

Richard Wegener

Rob Susman

Stephanie Ng

Tina Shah