NAMED AFTER THE YEAR PALM BEACH COUNTY WAS FOUNDED, 1909 IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3), MEMBERS ONLY ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE HOLISTIC GROWTH OF FOUNDERS & FREELANCERS WHO GIVE A DAMN ABOUT BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW for themselves, their families, our community and the world.
TEAM
A people-first team of founders, creatives, strategists, and relationship-builders who’ve walked the path ourselves. We’ve launched businesses, taken risks, and learned the hard way, so, we know what it takes. Now, we’re using that experience, grit, and vision to clear the path and raise the bar for the bold ones building what’s next—our Members.
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shana ostrovitz
Executive Director
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Danielle Casey
Co-Founder + Creative Director
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Monique Fabio
Development Director
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XAVIER RICHARSON
Member Experience Director
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ABBY HOPKINS
Member Success Manager
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Blanche Cotê
Workspace Manager
OUR IMPACT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Founder, Real Trade
Phillip Jackson, Board Chair
Founder, Future Commerce
Evan Award, Board Vice Chair
Account Executive, Insurance Office of America
Patrick Stinus, Treasurer
Entrepreneur
Head of Investments, MakerX
Shelley Rosen, Secretary
Founder, Airlift Ideas
Executive Director, 1909
Founder, bundleIQ
Vice President, Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Program Director, G2i
Co-Founder + Creative Director, 1909
OUR PARTNERS
