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Doon Wintz reposted thisDoon Wintz reposted thisSome evenings remind you exactly why the work matters. Last night at the Morris Arts Great Conversations annual event, we had the chance to bring together clients, colleagues, and community around something we believe deeply at FINN Partners: that the arts are not just enrichment, they are essential. Two years ago at Morris Arts, we began leaning into Arts in Health in a more deliberate way. Today, that work is taking real shape, helping reduce isolation, support cognitive health, and create meaningful connection across our communities. (See link in comments.) As we head into Mental Health Awareness Month, that connection feels especially important. The arts have a unique ability to bring people together, to help us process, express, and most importantly, not feel alone. We also are excited about what’s next, including the rollout of the Empty Chair Project, an initiative that uses art to honor those missing from our tables and communities, and to turn absence into connection. (More to come on this!) Proud of this team, grateful to our partners, and thankful to everyone who supports this important work. #ArtsInHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MorrisArts #Community #CreativeHealth #FINNPartners Merle Johnson Tara Skirzenski Sarai Warsoff Peter Finn Gil Bashe Jessica A. Lise [she/her/hers] Ivan Ruiz Richard Hatzfeld Christina Raish Ryan O'Grady Rubenstein Julie Harrington Noelle Nigrelli Sarah Dunn Erin Faddish Dave Lieberson Brandon Duncan Patricia French
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Doon Wintz shared thisWon't you join me at Morris Arts’ Great Conversations! 🗓 April 29th 🕕 6-9:30 PM 📍 BRAND NEW Location, the Park Avenue Club This is not your normal dinner. It's the epitome of "Who would you like to have dinner with?" You’ll dine with a compelling conversationalist who will lead a conversation at your table about their expertise and experiences. Rock & Roll, Broadway, Visual Arts, Literature, Culinary, Medicine, Business- we've got it all. Check out the list of conversationalists at the link below. I hope you’ll join me in supporting the arts and in-person connection. Learn more and get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/epSvuVTp
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Doon Wintz shared thisJohn is the king of perspective and humility. This is an extremely worthy readDoon Wintz shared thisWhen I was young, and I would say stupid things, my Mom would look at other people with this sort of regretful look on her face and say, “I’m so sorry. He’s an unfinished product.” Mom is rarely around to apologize for me now, but sadly, I still say stupid things – though with practice, I hope I do it less than I used to. I've spent the last few years helping my University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students use Positive Psychology to help professionals conceive of and construct a life of thriving, at work and in life. There are several frameworks for thriving, but my favorite, and the one I use for myself is Martin Seligman’s PERMA framework, which has shown that people who report higher levels of Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment are happier with their lives. It’s a practical and clear framework that helps us consider where we can make impactful changes to enhance our lives. But I’ve always felt that PERMA leaves an important detail unspoken that’s particularly necessary for high-achieving professionals (i.e., perfectionists with impostor syndrome). So I always add a 6th component when I teach PERMA: Self-acceptance. Because it would be an irony of the highest order if the pursuit of thriving was used as proof that there’s something wrong with us. Self-acceptance is the ability to maintain a generally positive attitude about yourself while ALSO accepting multiple aspects of who we are, both good and bad. I’d summarize it as “I’m far from perfect, but I’m OK and I’m trying to grow.” Recently, 100+ leading scholars across disciplines set out to create a shared definition for the core dimensions of positive mental health. After multiple rounds of expert review, they reached consensus on six dimensions of positive mental health: Happiness, Life satisfaction, Connection, Meaning and Purpose, Autonomy, and . . . Self-acceptance! The authors define positive mental health, in part, as the ability to “view ourselves favourably.” (They're Australian.) In other words, thriving isn’t being perfect. It’s something you experience as you grow. And the fact that we can always grow and improve does not mean that we are perpetual problems in need of fixing. It means we are, to use my Mom’s phrase, “unfinished products,” perpetual learners improving our skill at building a life with others at home, at work, and in our communities. This has practical implications for how we approach success. I teach teams about skills and practices that elevate individual and team work, relationships, and outcomes. We'd all like to be perfect, but we can only start from where we are today and go from there. (BTW, opportunities for growth do NOT imply that we’re not pretty great to start with!) As you consider thriving for yourself and those around you, think about helping people strive for growth while accepting who they are - and make sure to do the same for yourself. Because we're all just "unfinished products."
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Doon Wintz reposted thisDoon Wintz reposted thisWhen I was young, and I would say stupid things, my Mom would look at other people with this sort of regretful look on her face and say, “I’m so sorry. He’s an unfinished product.” Mom is rarely around to apologize for me now, but sadly, I still say stupid things – though with practice, I hope I do it less than I used to. I've spent the last few years helping my University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students use Positive Psychology to help professionals conceive of and construct a life of thriving, at work and in life. There are several frameworks for thriving, but my favorite, and the one I use for myself is Martin Seligman’s PERMA framework, which has shown that people who report higher levels of Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment are happier with their lives. It’s a practical and clear framework that helps us consider where we can make impactful changes to enhance our lives. But I’ve always felt that PERMA leaves an important detail unspoken that’s particularly necessary for high-achieving professionals (i.e., perfectionists with impostor syndrome). So I always add a 6th component when I teach PERMA: Self-acceptance. Because it would be an irony of the highest order if the pursuit of thriving was used as proof that there’s something wrong with us. Self-acceptance is the ability to maintain a generally positive attitude about yourself while ALSO accepting multiple aspects of who we are, both good and bad. I’d summarize it as “I’m far from perfect, but I’m OK and I’m trying to grow.” Recently, 100+ leading scholars across disciplines set out to create a shared definition for the core dimensions of positive mental health. After multiple rounds of expert review, they reached consensus on six dimensions of positive mental health: Happiness, Life satisfaction, Connection, Meaning and Purpose, Autonomy, and . . . Self-acceptance! The authors define positive mental health, in part, as the ability to “view ourselves favourably.” (They're Australian.) In other words, thriving isn’t being perfect. It’s something you experience as you grow. And the fact that we can always grow and improve does not mean that we are perpetual problems in need of fixing. It means we are, to use my Mom’s phrase, “unfinished products,” perpetual learners improving our skill at building a life with others at home, at work, and in our communities. This has practical implications for how we approach success. I teach teams about skills and practices that elevate individual and team work, relationships, and outcomes. We'd all like to be perfect, but we can only start from where we are today and go from there. (BTW, opportunities for growth do NOT imply that we’re not pretty great to start with!) As you consider thriving for yourself and those around you, think about helping people strive for growth while accepting who they are - and make sure to do the same for yourself. Because we're all just "unfinished products."
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Doon Wintz shared thisRick was one of the best in the industry as a sales person, a peer, a mentor and, above all, a personDoon Wintz shared thisTo all friends of Rick McKelvey attending #ExpoWest26: Join us on Thursday, March 5, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Hilton in Room Avila B. We will come together to share memories, stories, and testimonials, as well as to raise a glass in honor of our friend Rick. Thanks to Danica Cullins, Joshua Hershey and the team at New Hope Network/Informa Markets for assisting with this. Matthew McKelvey Ari Weinberg Brenda Fontes Doon Wintz John McGeough Rick Antonelli John McGeough Dan Mullen Corinne Shindelar April Methot Charles Marble Jerry Edwards Angela Liu James Curley Jean Lizotte Matthew McCarthy Allison Houle Kelly Gamache Ezequiel "Cheque" Montemayor Bill Creelman Jack Acree Jennifer Carter Matt McLean Michael Schafer Erik Drake Michael Burgmaier Nicolas McCoy Mike Schall Rob T. Wynnie Stein Andrew Whitman Bruce Nierenberg Shadrach Christopoulos Rudi Fischer Karen Farrell
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Doon Wintz reposted thisDoon Wintz reposted thisToday was a beautiful day of celebration at “The Legacy We Create” event at Overlook Medical Center —a powerful celebration of Black History Month that brought together music, art, and community in one space. I had the pleasure of selecting the curator, Bryant Small for the exhibit he named, “In Color,” where two incredible artists, Demarcus McGaughey and Michael Hines brought their work into the hospital setting, which has been one of the most meaningful projects I’ve been part of. Art has this unique ability to transform clinical spaces into places of hope and reflection, and seeing staff and visitors engage with these pieces today reminded me why this work matters. The exhibit stands as a testament to the talent, resilience, and vision of the artists who trusted Bryant and myself to help share their stories. Their work doesn’t just hang on walls—it sparks conversations, honors history, and creates connections across diverse experiences. To everyone who made this possible: the artists who poured their hearts into every piece, Bryant who brought us these phenomenal artists into this space, Thomas Dooley and the Overlook Medical Center team who believed in this vision, and the community members who showed up today—thank you. This is what happens when we create space for voices that deserve to be heard. The legacy we create isn’t just about what we build—it’s about who we uplift along the way. What we do in the present day is the Legacy We Create!
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Doon Wintz reposted thisDoon Wintz reposted thisBold ideas and aspiring entrepreneurs welcome! 💡 This is the last week to apply for the McCloskey New Venture Competition, a transformative opportunity to test ideas, build ventures, and compete for funding and resources that can turn vision into reality. Participation is open to all current students from Notre Dame and Saint Mary's, as well as faculty and staff, alumni, and local community leaders. Watch last year's finalists present: https://lnkd.in/esmAgAKZ Submit your application by November 9! https://lnkd.in/eTzvdaDT
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Doon Wintz shared thisGood Conversation, Good Connections and Good Food & Drink. Hope to see you there.Doon Wintz shared thisPlease join us at the Biotech/Pharma Industry Networking Reception on the evening of Tuesday, March 11th. The reception is jointly hosted by the Notre Dame Club of Central New Jersey and the Notre Dame Club of Northern New Jersey, and it is part of a three day Life Sciences Career Trek organized by the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development at the University of Notre Dame for current graduate and undergraduate students. Use the event link provided to register. Admission is $25 for current students and $50 for all other alumni and members of the Notre Dame family. Students seeking more information about the trek itself should contact Patrick Collins. The trek will will include site visits to Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
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Doon Wintz liked thisDoon Wintz liked thisYesterday, I shared that I will retire as executive director of the Notre Dame Alumni Association on June 30, 2027. It’s impossible to capture everything I’ve been feeling while reflecting on this journey, but my overwhelming sentiment is simple: Thank you. Thank you for welcoming me as the first woman to hold this incredible position. Thank you to our amazing volunteer leaders who carried the torch for Notre Dame all over the world. Thank you to the many team members who have worked at the Alumni Association and made it what it is today. And thank you to all our alumni, parents, and friends for loving Notre Dame every day. While other institutions work to ignite passion, our role at Notre Dame is simply to harness it. That energy has allowed us to continually innovate—to meet the members of our community where they are and provide programming and experiences that are resonant, additive, and rooted in a shared love of Our Lady’s University. I may be closing this chapter, but the Alumni Association is just getting started. The search for my successor will begin in the coming weeks, so if you’re interested in the role or know someone who would make a great leader, please reach out. I may be biased, but it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Doon Wintz liked thisDoon Wintz liked thisThere’s something slightly irrational about buying event services. The proposal is full of rational things: equipment, labor, freight, production, price. But we suspect one of the biggest factors in the decision is much harder to put in a spreadsheet: Who do you want standing next to you at 6:45 AM when the room opens at 7 and something has gone wrong? In that moment, the cheapest supplier and the best supplier may suddenly become two very different things. Which is why trust is not a soft benefit in events. It is part of the product.
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Doon Wintz liked thisDoon Wintz liked thisSometimes the best way to measure 14 years isn’t by the trophies, wins, or seasons. It’s by the people who filled them. Looking back through these photos, I’m reminded that what made my time at Steel United so special was never just the club. It was the players I had the privilege of coaching, the coaches and staff I was fortunate enough to work alongside, and the relationships that made every training session, game, camp, and season so meaningful. After 14 years, it’s hard to put into words what Steel United has meant to me. This club has been so much more than a place to work. It has been home. I grew up here, first as a player at 14, then as an intern, Assistant Director in New Jersey, and eventually Club Director in the Hudson Valley. Every step of that journey helped shape who I am today, not only as a coach, but as a person. To every player, parent, coach, colleague, and friend who was part of that journey, thank you. Thank you for supporting me and helping me grow (and putting up with me!) while allowing me to do what I love every single day. I will always be grateful for the memories created over almost half of my life and for the incredible people who made this place so special. Although saying goodbye is incredibly difficult, I’m unbelievably excited for this next chapter as Micayla and I move to Charleston, South Carolina, where I’ll be joining South Carolina Surf as the Head Coach of the U15, U16, and U17 Girls ECRL teams. Steel United will always hold a special place in my heart and I’ll always be proud to have been part of this club for so long. Thank you for an unforgettable 14 years 🙏🏻
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Doon Wintz liked thisDoon Wintz liked thisYesterday morning, I stood on the summit of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, with my brothers Sergio M., Paul Mares and nephew. The summit was incredible, but what made the trip special was the story behind it. My dad and uncle first climbed Whitney as Boy Scouts in 1959. My uncle had polio and completed the climb on crutches. Looking back, it’s hard not to be inspired by what they accomplished. 67 years later, we had the chance to continue that family tradition. Standing on the summit at sunrise is something I’ll never forget. The hike was a good reminder that the things worth doing usually aren’t easy. They take preparation, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable. More often than not, that’s where the best experiences and growth come from. Grateful for the experience, the family history, and the reminder that some things are worth doing simply because they’re hard.
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Mendham Basketball Buddy Hoops
Founder/Advisor
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NJ Youth Soccer TOPSoccer
Advisor
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Morris Arts
Board of Trustees
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West Morris Soccer Club
Premier Program Committee/Youth Soccer Coach
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Mendham Patriot Basketball
Rec League Commissioner
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Mendham Little League
Coach
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BlinkNow
Board of Trustees- Chair
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