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ABOUT THE BRAND
This Is Our Story
In life, we stand on the shoulders of giants who preceded us. They are our mentors, our guides, our North Stars. In the M/WBE world, they are everything, providing the ladder that helps us rise. For me, that giant was my first boss, Judge Judy. Reinforcing the principles of fairness, equality, and ethics, Judge Judy helped me utilize the indelible tenet of doing the right thing. For many, it’s a noble, theoretical concept. To her and subsequently me, it’s a working principle that transcends everything and helps me level the playing field for individuals and corporations. This principle and her guidance brought me from criminal prosecutor to civil court (where I fought unlawful discrimination cases) to my former corporate officer role in supply chain diversity and inclusion. My debt to her can never be paid, but I honor it every day through my life and my work.
Meet the Team
Lynn Boccio
A bilingual former prosecutor and defense attorney, Lynn served in a vast array of legal capacities, from working for television personality Judge Judy to Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York to adjunct professor at Hofstra University School of Law. She also served in various officer executive roles as an expert in supplier diversity for more than two decades with one of the leading airport car rental firms in the world.
Other Plaudits Include:
- Honored by Women’s Enterprise magazine as one of the “Top 100 Women in American Impacting Supplier Diversity”
- Board of Directors of The Billion Dollar Roundtable
- First Vice Chair/Board of Directors for the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
- Board of Directors for Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Board of Directors, Appeals Committee WBE Certification Women’s Presidents’ Education Organization
- Appointed to the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Corporate Advisory Committee
- Inducted into the WBE Hall of Fame for significant personal contributions to women business enterprises
Melissa Wahl
Results-oriented nonprofit development specialist with proven record of cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial partnership relationships with America’s top corporations for over twenty years. Responsible for raising nearly $3 million in revenue annually while working in a single person department. Increased Corporate Membership by 200%. Acquisition and maintenance of long-term sponsor relationships with America’s most prestigious corporations including American Express, Chase, Pfizer and others. Individual Giving and Annual Fundraising Campaigns. Problem solver who works collaboratively across departments to strategize and develop successful programs and events that highlight members, donors and sponsors. Develop Corporate Membership Packages for Supplier Diversity and Procurement professionals to achieve diversity goals. Excellent client relationship and project management skills.
Antoinette Giordano
Antoinette Giordano brings over three decades of experience in financial services, education, and business operations to The LYNNK. As a seasoned professional with expertise spanning securities, investments, and small business entrepreneurship, Antoinette is dedicated to driving operational excellence and fostering meaningful client relationships.
A co-owner of a successful family business for nearly 30 years, Antoinette combines her entrepreneurial spirit with a deep understanding of compliance and strategic growth. Her educational contributions as an adjunct professor reflect her passion for empowering others through knowledge, and her nearly 30 years of involvement in Lions International—serving as Treasurer, Vice President, and President—showcase her dedication to leadership and service.
With an MBA from Dowling College and a distinguished list of certifications and accolades, Antoinette exemplifies leadership and collaboration. She is proud to be part of The LYNNK’s mission to build authentic connections and deliver unparalleled service.
Rosemarie Patterson
Worked with over 35 different healthcare facilities across the nation managing compliance and regulatory requirements, accounting, finance and reimbursements for medical billing purposes.
Experienced in creating policies and procedures, training employees, and streamlining workflow procedures.
Sue Pettit
Susan Pettit has 34 years of purchasing experience with one of the leading airport car rental companies in the world. As Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department, she worked closely with the Strategic Business & Diversity Relations Department infusing certified diverse vendors (WBE, MBE, DBE, ACDBE, VSOB, DVOSB, etc.) into the companies supply chain.
Sue was a natural fit to join the Strategic Business & Diversity Relations Department as Senior Procurement Specialist. In this role, Sue’s responsibilities included the sourcing of all certified diverse vendors, completion of good faith efforts forms for airport bids and audits, reporting diverse spend to airport authorities, organizing and attending outreach events designed to increase certified diverse supplier utilization.
In addition, Sue was a member of the following advocacy groups:
- AMAC – Conference Planning Committee
- USHCC – Procurement Council Advisory Board
- WBENC – Ambassador
- USPAACC – Procurement Leadership Council
- AMAC/FAA/Airport/Car Rental Workgroup
- Airport Business Development Group
- WeConnect International
Sue is highly regarded in the corporate and aviation sectors.
Brittany Boccio
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, particularly when it’s been so carefully nurtured. But it would be a monumental mistake to believe that Brittany Boccio got where she is today because of her mother. Yes, her mother schooled her in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from a very young age, both personally and professionally. Yes, Brittany knew what the abbreviations MBE, WBE, DBE, and DVBE stood for when most kids were just learning their alphabet. Yes, Brittany used the opportunity to absorb as much knowledge and experience as possible, from throwing six-hundred-person diversity fundraisers to writing DEI grants while other kids worried about the prom. But for Brittany, that wasn’t enough.
Striking out on her own, she earned both a bachelor’s degree (political science) and an MBA. And she put that knowledge and her considerable experience to indelible use helping a wide range of organizations with an array of expertise in numerous areas including DEI, business strategy/development, financial advisement, marketing, project management, event planning, social media, legal strategy and execution. Today, her skills, talent, and expertise are widely regarded and highly prized, as is her unique ability to communicate, collaborate, and accomplish what others often deem impossible.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And with Brittany Boccio, it didn’t. But in some rare cases like Brittany’s, that apple develops into an equally robust tree of its own.
Our Strategic Partners
William H. Swift
Entrepreneur, civil servant, college professor, executive, management consultant, concessionaire, advertising agent—that’s the short list. William Swift has done it all—and more. Under former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson he served as the Director of the Office of Economic Development and later as the Director of Procurement, where he led record-setting participation from women and minority-owned businesses. As executive director of Dobbs-Paschal Midfield Corporation, he managed over a hundred concessions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, generating millions in revenue annually. Again, those are just some of the highlights. And his achievements have not gone unnoticed.
“Best Airport Business Services Company” (World Airport Retail Association), “Best New Retail Concept” (Airport Revenue News – AXN) are just two of many such awards. In addition, Swift served two terms as chair of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), a national trade association for the inclusion of women and minorities in aviation. Finally, he earned a bachelor’s degree (cum laude) from Central State University and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
John T. Lau
Appliedinfo Partners, Inc., (AIP) is a provider of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning software solutions, interactive VR/AR game-based training, and digital communications services. AIP’s portfolio contains four divisions—D2 TEAM-Sim, ILLUMIGEN Digital Health, D2 Cybersecurity, and D2 Creative—and our proprietary products: DIF®, infoIQ™, and ILLUMINATIONS™.
Founded in 1990 by Betty and John Lau, AIP is a minority- and woman-owned small business. Our team of talented professionals includes technologists, software developers, data analysts, communications strategists, producers, story tellers, instructional designers, video editors, and animators.
We are headquartered in a 50,000 square foot solar powered green building in Central New Jersey that includes our business offices, technology and design departments, two green screen studios, digital video editing suites, 3D and motion graphics suites, data center and a 2,000 sq ft innovation center.
Rosalie Edson
Rosalie brings unique expertise as the previous owner of Meadows Office Interiors who grew her New York based contract furniture dealership into one of the largest in the nation with revenues over $100 Million. She has been cultivating “client-to-friend” relationships and delivering significant value to her clients for over 30 years.
Rosalie possesses extensive experience in the contract furniture industry, global real estate, and related fields. Rosalie has developed an extensive network of contacts and long-time relationships in both public and private sectors.
Her extensive knowledge of sales/client management and leadership/talent development helped her become a pioneer in the contract furniture industry and her strategic thinking and negotiating skills are unparalleled.
Rosalie is a passionate advocate for women in business and is a recognized leader in the diversity and inclusion arena. She has received numerous awards including: the 2006 Women of Valor Clarrisa Award, the 2011 Women’ s Business Enterprise Star Award, the 2014 Women of Excellence Award from the New York Chamber of Commerce, and the 2016 WBE Award of Excellence.
Rosalie has served on the Board of Directors of the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO) and is also an active member of the Women President’s Organization (WPO), WPONext, and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
Rosalie is a strategist that leverages diplomacy to build consensus and is a decisive leader, with a proven track record for finding innovative ways to grow revenue, increase margins, and building outstanding teams.
