Board & Staff

LYNDA CARTER

Actor

Known for winning our hearts as TV’s Wonder Woman, Emmy winner Lynda Carter remains a fierce advocate for social justice, a renowned singer-songwriter who has performed to sold-out crowds around the world, and a celebrated actress with fans clamoring for reprisal of roles. The Washington Post included her in a list of the “best superhero performances of all time,” and she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lynda is a philanthropist who supports several nonprofit organizations and causes, serving on the advisory board of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and a member of both the James Madison Council and the Library of Congress. As an active participant in the DC Universe, Lynda had a recurring role in the television series Supergirl from 2016-2018. In 2020, Lynda made a cameo appearance in Wonder Woman 1984. She also appeared in the feature film The Cleaner with Luke Wilson in 2021, and reprised her original role in the film Super Troopers 2. Lynda’s musical talent was showcased when she lent her gorgeous voice to massively popular video game series Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. She has produced and starred in five Emmy-nominated variety specials on CBS.

Chris Fenimore

Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Regeneron

Chris Fenimore joined Regeneron in 2003 and serves as executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer. He previously served as Regeneron’s senior vice president, head of accounting and controller; vice president, controller; and vice president, financial planning and analysis. Prior to joining Regeneron, he was vice president of finance at Mojave Therapeutics, Inc. He has prior experience in healthcare industry-focused venture capital and investment banking roles, as well as serving as an audit senior at KPMG. Mr. Fenimore holds an M.A. in biotechnology from Columbia University, an MBA in professional accounting from Rutgers Business School and a B.A. in economics from Rutgers University. Mr. Fenimore is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York.

THEASTER GATES

Artist

Theaster Gates creates work that focuses on space theory and land development, sculpture and performance. Drawing on his interest and training in urban planning and preservation, Gates redeems spaces that have been left behind. Known for his recirculation of art-world capital, Gates creates work that focuses on the possibility of the “life within things.” Gates smartly upturns art values, land values, and human values. In all aspects of his work, he contends with the notion of Black space as a formal exercise – one defined by collective desire, artistic agency, and the tactics of a pragmatist.
Gates is a professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Visual Arts and the College. Gates also serves as the Senior Advisor for Cultural Innovation and Advisor to the Dean. Gates is Director of Artists Initiatives at the Lunder Institute for American Art at Colby College Museum of Art and the 2018/2019 Artist-in-Residence at the Getty Research Institute (GRI).

TODD KAHN

Chief Executive Officer & Brand President, Coach

Todd Kahn is the CEO and Brand President of Coach, overseeing global brand strategy and execution. He joined Tapestry, Coach’s parent company, in 2008 and has held various senior leadership roles. Prior to Tapestry, Todd was President and COO of Calypso Christian Celle and Accessory Network, and served as EVP and COO of Salant Corporation. He also worked as a corporate attorney at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson. Todd holds a B.S. magna cum laude from Touro College and a J.D. cum laude from Boston University Law School.

Diane Mahady

President & CEO of Hermès Americas

Diane Mahady is President & CEO of Hermès Americas with responsibility for Retail and Wholesale divisions. In her role, Diane oversees all business aspects for the region which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America. Diane joined Hermès of Paris, Inc. in March of 2021 as Executive Vice President Sales & Merchandising and was promoted to President of Hermès of Paris, Inc. in April 2023. A native of Corning, NY, Diane, graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in history. Diane began her career in retail working for over 12 years at Saks Fifth Avenue. Diane went on to focus on luxury retail at Ermenegildo Zegna, Agnona and Louis Vuitton. Before joining Hermès of Paris, Inc., Diane spent almost 7 years as the Executive Vice President – Chief Merchandising Officer of COACH in New York City. Diane is also a committed board member of the Luxury Education Forum & College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

DANA NABEREZNY

Chief Innovation Officer—Jewelry at Tiffany & Co

Dana Naberezny is Vice President of the Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop (JDIW) and Chief Innovation Officer—jewelry at Tiffany & Co. Rejoining Tiffany & Co. in 2016, Dana created and launched their Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop in 2018. Leveraging her work on innovation speed and measurement from design to market, the Tiffany JDIW mixes craftsmanship with advanced technologies that allows designers, jewelers and engineers to collaborate side-by-side. In addition to driving development and innovation for new products, Dana plays a critical role in delivering products for unique opportunities and collaborations. Dana leads the JDIW and partners with Design and Product functions to ensure that Tiffany continues its pioneering role in jewelry innovation within the LVMH network. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in metal arts management from Skidmore College.

ROSENA SAMMI

Founder and CEO, The Jewelry Edit

Rosena Sammi designed and crafted jewelry collections under her namesake line for more than a decade. Her jewelry was sold at all the leading department stores, worn by A-List celebrities such as Rihanna and Blake Lively and was featured in the likes of Vogue. However, she grew disenchanted with the rise of fast fashion and the lack of diversity in the jewelry industry. So was born ‘The Jewelry Edit’, a multi-brand e-commerce jewelry boutique carrying over 75 different designers, driven by a mission of social responsibility and diversity. Rosena believes in nurturing underrepresented jewelry designers and her focus is on moving away from fast fashion’s disposable lifestyle and back towards the world of artisanship, individuality and self-awareness. Prior to her roles in fashion, Rosena practiced corporate law for almost a decade at leading law firms in New Zealand and New York.

MARA BURROS SANDLER

Producer, Angel Investor and Activist

Mara Burros Sandler is a documentary and theater producer, angel investor, activist, and dedicated mother. She began her career in fashion as a buyer at Bergdorf Goodman, where she spent nine years designing their private label shoes. Her deep appreciation for craftsmanship and design led her to launch a designer pop-up shop, operate an art gallery, and consult for Dennis Basso in developing the store’s jewelry department.
Mara’s passion for social impact has driven her to serve on over 14 nonprofit boards, bringing her expertise in strategic planning to initiatives addressing mental illness, addiction, women’s rights, equity, prison reform, and gun violence. With an M.A. and an Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University, she combines her business acumen with a commitment to advocacy and meaningful change. She is honored to support the mission of the jewelry foundation, celebrating artistry while advancing philanthropic initiatives.

THE JEWELRY EDIT FOUNDATION BOARD