FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com MAY 8,2014 • WOMEN IN BUSINESS THE QUEENS COURIER 49 women in business MAY 20, 2014 TRACY Tiki Vanderbilt is a powerhouse leader in the fi nancial services and life Insurance industry. Producing superior results as a sharp leader and woman in business, Tiki Vanderbilt has a successful track record in wealth preservation, specializing in life insurance and estate planning. This former mortgage broker, real estate mogul and self-made millionaire by age 26, suddenly found herself looking for a career change after the market crash in 2009. Infused with a burning desire to sustain a fruitful life and help the community to make healthy fi nancial decisions, Tiki found her perfect opportunity at New York Life. Upon joining the Long Island General Offi ce in 2010, Tiki has worked diligently to spread her knowledge to enlighten others. Her passion to help and empower others has led to her recent promotion to Partner at New York Life, where she is now responsible for recruiting and developing the careers of others. Committed to excellence and high integrity, Tiki takes pride in growing her Vanderbilt Unit. “Being in the position to offer the opportunity to others that was once offered to me is a blessing. I look forward to changing the lives of others all around me each day in some meaningful way.” With two sons, Blake, 10, and Dorian, 11, Tiki places her family at the center of her heart. “It is important to me to be a great example to my sons and teach them both to be honest, and good-hearted individuals for this world. I always make sure they know to never give up.” Vice President, Kaufman Astoria Studios Tracy Capune, a veteran urban planner and economic development consultant, is Vice President of Kaufman Astoria Studios. A key member of KAS’s team, Ms. Capune oversees the Studio’s expansion plans as well as initiatives to further economic growth in the neighborhood surrounding the Studio. Ms. Capune played an integral role in creating the Studio’s newly opened back lot and managed the development of the Stage K building. Most recently, she led the successful drive to designate the area surrounding the Studio as the Kaufman Arts District. She’s now looking to further expand the Studio and build Stage N. Prior to joining KAS, Ms. Capune spent eight years as a Managing Director at Stadtmauer Bailkin LLP. She is a graduate of American University and earned a Masters in Urban Planning from New York University. Ms. Capune is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Queens Theatre and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. CAPUNE TIKI VANDERBILT
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