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The Spark

The idea was born in an ordinary conversation at the Dodge YMCA in Brooklyn. Michael Pierre, a corporate lawyer and James McDougal , President of a Sports mentoring program, were reflecting on the excitement of the recent WNBA Championship victory by the New York Liberty . Michael suggested creating lasting images or symbols outside the arena to honor the team’s legacy. James, who had been working closely with Brooklyn basketball Hall of Famers responded: “Why not build a something bigger a permanent place to celebrate both Liberty and Brooklyn’s many Naismith Hall of Famers”

A few days later , that seed of an idea grew into something even larger .  What if Brooklyn had its own Walk of Fame – a place to honor, celebrate and share with the world the icons and legends who shaped our culture across sports, music, science, education, business and the arts.

Inspired by the Walks of Fame in Hollywood, Memphis and The Bronx, the vision was clear – Brooklyn deserved its own landmark that would celebrate its unique legacy and inspire generations to come.

The Momentum 

In just a couple of months. The Brooklyn Walk of Fame project connected with the families of two giants: George Gershwin, The legendary composer , and Al Davis, the Brooklyn born owner who led the Raiders to three Super Bowl victories. The embrace of the vision confirmed what the founders believed all along: Brooklyn’s icons deserved a permanent place of honor in the borough they helped shape.

The Mission

The Brooklyn Walk of Fame is more than a landmark- it’s a living tribute.  By honoring the pioneers, legends and cultural trailblazers it will celebrate the borough’s past, inspire its present and shape its future.

The Team

To produce the most authentic Walk of Fame we selected native Brooklynites or long standing residents of the borough to create Brooklyn’s best version of a Walk of Fame.

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James McDougal
President

James McDougal

James Mcdougal is the co-founder of the Walk of Fame ,He is guiding a team to create  an historical site to honor the Icons and Legends who shaped Borough's cultural legacy and worldly lifestyle  Under his leadership the Walk of Fame will become a vital hub for celebrating Brooklyn's rich history through art,culture and sports as part of a non profit mission. 

With over 35 years of experience in community organizing James Mcdougal has spearheaded countless initiatives to address the needs of Brooklyn residents while preserving its vibrant heritage. He has served as President of multiple organizations including a sports mentoring group, a civil rights organization and an initiative to honor Brooklyn's Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers.
 
In addition James Mcdougal is part of the Guess Service staff at Barclays Center where he welcomes the world to a premier venue.
 
Guided by values of honesty and integrity and community connections, James Mcdougal is deeply committed to ensuring Brooklyn's history  is truthfully preserved and passed on to the future generations . For Him ,Connecting people to their roots and celebrating the borough's legacy is not just work -Its is a calling 
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John Cham

John Cham

John Cham brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance, information technology, and entrepreneurship. As the Chief Financial Officer of the Brooklyn Walk of Fame, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the borough’s cultural icons and community impact, John Cham oversees financial strategy, operational planning, and fiscal stewardship to support sustainable growth and mission-driven initiatives.

Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Brooklyn College, John Cham has built a career bridging advanced technical knowledge with strategic financial management. John has worked in the financial sector with firms such as PaineWebber and JPMorgan Chase as well as in the public sector. Serving as a Director in the Financial Management Division of New York Finance, John Cham plays a key role in overseeing budgets, compliance, and financial systems for public sector operations with the focus on technological innovation.

An accomplished entrepreneur, John Cham founded appfirm, a software development company, and launched a successful travel business, demonstrating a strong ability to build, scale, and manage diverse business ventures. John’s unique blend of public sector leadership and private sector innovation enables him to drive financial excellence while staying grounded in community-focused goals.

With a deep commitment to service and a passion for organizational integrity, John Cham continues to champion financial transparency and strategic impact in the nonprofit world.

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Triniti Slaughter​
Sponsorship Committee

Triniti Slaughter​

Triniti leads efforts to secure key partnerships and funding, working closely with brands to align their values with this landmark cultural initiative. Through strategic storytelling and relationship-building, Triniti helps bring the Brooklyn Walk of Fame to life—one iconic star at a time.

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Nicole Page
Secretary

Nicole Page

LaToya Nicole Page, is a Licensed Real Estate Broker, specializing in Rental and Sales.

Ms. Page was born & raised in Brooklyn New York, graduated High School in North Plainfield New Jersey, and attended Morgan State University in Baltimore Maryland. Her family background consists of business owners, civil, and union workers, who exemplified the principals of achieving home-ownership goals through saving, sacrifice, and hard-work.

At the age of 18, Ms. Page developed a passion for Real Estate, after reading Robert Kiyosaki’s, RICH DAD POOR DAD. Ignited with goals of financial literacy & wealth through Real Estate & Stocks, she majored in Business Administration, receiving her B.A. in Arts. Although she received her OSHA in a Trade School for women, she decided to pursuit Real Estate through another means, being an R. E. Sales Agent.

Sustaining valuable relationships, while providing quality service is key to her 8 years success as an Real Estate Agent. Ms. Page has assisted as a Project Manager for multi-million developments in Williamsburg & Bushwick. Property Managing Commercial and Luxury Condos, she increased Revenue 75% within one month, consistently attaining average of 95% occupancy, while routinely satisfying urgent necessities of lessees.

Ms. Page loves traveling, biking through the City, and expressing herself through visual art.

Ms. Page resides in D.U.M.B.O. Brooklyn, caring for her cat, Annie.

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Dale Woolford
Construction Manager

Dale Woolford

Dale Woolford is a results-driven Construction Manager with over 15 years
of experience leading multi-million dollar commercial and residential projects from conception to completion. He is renowned for his expertise in team leadership, budget management, and stringent adherence to safety protocols, consistently delivering high-quality builds on time and under budget.

Under his leadership, projects have achieved a 20% reduction in costs through strategic vendor negotiations and a perfect safety record for five consecutive years. Dale is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

A dedicated mentor to emerging talent in the construction field, Dale is passionate about implementing sustainable building practices and innovative construction technologies.

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Juny François
Attorney

Juny François

Ms. François is a partner at J. François & Associates and a leading technology and new media lawyer, consultant and strategist. She serves as counsel for Fortune 500 companies as well as technology start-ups. She has over twenty years’ experience negotiating and advising on technology transactions, distribution, programming and licensing deals, intellectual property, cyber security, data protection, cloud computing, privacy, open source, e-commerce, social media and regulatory matters. As a member of various associations and think tanks, Ms. François also stays abreast of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain and crypto currency and current issues affecting the technology and media industries such as net neutrality.

Ms. François started her career practicing corporate law (M&A and financing) at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and then went on to hone her skills in corporate, new media, technology and entertainment law at Schnader Harrison & Lewis and Scholastic Inc., the world’s largest children’s publishing company, and American Express.

Ms. François is also a partner at Global Realty and Development Group, a real estate development and consulting firm that specializes in negotiating and consummating complex commercial transactions and constructing condominiums, cooperatives and other housing in NY, Florida, the Caribbean, West Africa and other emerging markets. Ms. François is also a licensed New York and Florida real estate broker.

She currently serves as board member for local, community and youth-based organizations. In 2010, she was appointed by New York State Governor Paterson and confirmed by NYC Mayor Bloomberg to serve as a Director on the Board of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. In recognition of her leadership and service to her community and alma mater, Ms. François was selected to be a member of the Society of Columbia Graduates.

In addition to her legal and real estate endeavors, Ms. François has a passion for health and wellness. She is a certified yoga instructor, herbalist and wellness coach. She is in the process of opening a wellness and fitness center in Miami, Florida.

Ms. François earned her bachelors degree in English from Columbia University. She went on to achieve her J.D. from Harvard Law School, cum laude.

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