SAMANTHA STEINBERG
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
Samantha Steinberg has served as the Member Engagement Co-Chair for the Team Fox Young Professionals of NYC since 2022. She is committed to supporting the mission of the Michael J. Fox Foundation and finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Passionate about fostering connections, Samantha enjoys welcoming new members and helping to build a strong and supportive community. A Connecticut native, Samantha earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and her Master’s in Education from the University of Bridgeport. In her free time, Samantha enjoys exploring museums, dining at new restaurants, and running in Central Park. In 2024, she proudly represented Team Fox when she ran in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.
JORDAN SHENKER
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
Jordan joined the Team Fox Young Professionals in 2024 and is currently serving on the Executive Board as the Member Engagement Co-Chair. Jordan grew up on Long Island and moved to NYC after graduating from Colgate University in 2016. Jordan's career to date includes various roles in corporate development, private equity, and investment banking. In his spare time Jordan enjoys traveling, running along the Hudson River and in Central Park, biking, and exploring new cuisines (while always saving room for old favorites).
STEPHANIE YU
MEMBER SUPPORT CHAIR
Stephanie joined Team Fox Young Professionals in 2021 and serves as the Member Support Co-Chair. Stephanie has found community and support through the member support meetings to connect with others impacted by PD. Stephanie graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She currently works as an occupational therapist at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University hospital. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys running, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Most weekends you can find her walking the Brooklyn Bridge with her husband, daughter and her Whoodle, Whopper!
ANISH NIKHANJ
MEMBER SUPPORT CHAIR
Anish joined Team Fox Young Professionals in 2024 and is currently serving on the Executive Board as the Member Support Co-Chair. Originally from Alberta, Canada, Anish moved to NYC in 2023 and got involved with the YPs in search of a community and place to talk about his Dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and to connect with others who have been impacted by PD. He received his PhD, from the University of Alberta, where he conducted research in rare disease and heart failure at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. He currently works in biotech equity research at RBC Capital Markets. In his spare time, Anish enjoys skiing, watching hockey, and spending time with his family and friends.