Mission
The Solomon Leadership Program is dedicated to expanding the leadership potential and independent thinking of today’s teenagers, cultivating a new generation of leaders guided by an unswerving moral compass.
Vision
The Solomon Leadership Program envisions a society where leaders are distinguished by their unwavering commitment to ethical principles and moral values.
Our Story
The Solomon Leadership Program was created and founded in 2015 by Larry Sosnow, a successful businessman and philanthropist, and Rabbi Moshe Scheiner, the founding rabbi of the Palm Beach Synagogue. At the time, Larry was dismayed by the lack of ethical leadership he saw in every sector of society. As he sought out solutions, he realized that the best way to affect real and positive change was to influence the leaders of tomorrow.
Inspired by his own experience of being mentored by his uncle, Larry approached Rabbi Scheiner with his idea of creating a leadership program for teens. Together, they created the program’s structure, combining formal mentoring with leadership training rooted in universal ethics, and added a roster of local leaders to serve as guest speakers.
Using funding provided by Larry’s foundation, The Sosnow Foundation, the Solomon Leadership Program was born. After three successful years running the program in Palm Beach, other organizations sharing the same vision began establishing chapters and replicating Solomon’s impact in their own communities. Today, the Solomon Leadership Program is a rapidly growing phenomenon, cultivating tomorrow’s leaders across the US and Canada.
Board Of Directors
We are deeply grateful for the dedication, wisdom, and vision of our Board of Directors. Their steadfast guidance and commitment to our mission empower us to inspire and shape the leaders of tomorrow. Each board member brings unique expertise and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact. We are proud to have their leadership steering Solomon toward continued growth and success.
Stephen G. Canton
Board Member
Stephen G. Canton
Stephen Canton is currently the Managing Partner of Anacostia Ventures, a top-rated Merchant Bank which specializes in acting as the primary capital source for its portfolio companies, which provide advanced technology and software products to the US market. Steve currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Lux Speed, a leading provider of advanced technology and high-speed internet
access to multi-dwelling units and developers in the South Florida marketplace. He is the former Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Advisory Committee. Steve resides in Palm Beach and Washington, DC, with his wife, Susie, and three daughters.
Sarah Dworcan
President & CEO
Sarah Dworcan
President & CEO
Born and raised in South Africa, Sarah Dworcan has been involved in education and leadership training for over a decade. She co-founded Jnetic, an organization focused on education and awareness of genetic diseases. With her love for knowledge, growth, achievement, and excellence, she has grown Solomon into what it is today. Sarah lives in West Palm Beach with her husband and two sons.
Todd Michael Glaser
Board Member
Todd Michael Glaser
Todd Michael Glaser grew up in Miami Beach, Florida, where he was exposed to the designs of Morris Lapidus and the beauty of the Mediterranean homes of Miami Beach, Palm Beach, and Coral Gables. Todd has developed condominiums, renovated masterpieces like the Carl Fisher Estate and Cher’s Estate on La Gorce Island, as well as sold or developed homes for celebrities and public figures.
Todd’s development efficiency, organizational skills, and determination make him stand apart from others. Mr. Glaser gave the commencement speech at the Solomon Palm Beach graduation in 2021.
Robert Glass
Chairman
Robert Glass
Robert Glass is a retired retail industry executive who has held senior-level positions, including chief executive officer, president, and chief financial officer. Prior to retirement, Bob was president of Loehmann's, a $400 million national retail company.
Vahan H. Gureghian
Board Member
Vahan H. Gureghian
Vahan H. Gureghian, founder and CEO of CSMI, revolutionized education by applying business management principles to schools, allowing educators to focus on teaching. Since 1998, under his leadership, Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) has flourished, growing from 97 to 4,500 students. Mr. Gureghian's commitment extends to Atlantic Community Charter School in New Jersey, where CSMI provides management services. A successful attorney and businessman, he spearheads diverse companies and was a partner at several law firms prior to his educational involvement. Mr. Gureghian served on the Boards of several colleges, and has received rewards and accolades for his work and community service. Through the Gureghian Charitable Foundation, he and his wife, Danielle, empower Chester students with scholarships and community support. A Villanova University alumnus, Mr. Gureghian's impact resonates through his commitment to educational innovation and philanthropy. Mr. Gureghian recently made the news for his resignation from the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, a position he held since 2009, protesting their handling of anti-semitism following the October 7th attacks in Israel.
Thomas Iovino
Executive Board Member
Thomas Iovino
Thomas Iovino has over 40 years of experience as a visionary leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. He currently serves as Chairman and Founder of Iovino Enterprises, a family of companies providing major civil and specialty construction services in six states. Mr. Iovino is a member of the World Presidents’ Organization, the Chief Executives Organization, Construction
Industry Roundtable, and The Moles. He was a Trustee on the Board of Directors of the Norton Museum. Mr. Iovino founded the IF Foundation, which empowers families in Haiti to create their own pathway out of poverty.
Paul J. Kozloff
Board Member
Paul J. Kozloff
Paul Kozloff was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University, and owned or operated several businesses in Reading. He was extremely involved in communal affairs, serving as the president of the JCC and Jewish Federation, board member of Temple Oheb Shalom, vice president of Lancaster Country Day School, and member of several Boards of Trustees. He
was a founding member of the board of the Berks County Foundation. Mr. Kozloff served on the Fox Business School Council at Temple University. He currently resides in Palm Beach. Mr. Kozloff has served as a mentor at Solomon from 2016 to the present.
Admiral Thomas C. Lynch
Board Member
Admiral Thomas C. Lynch
Board Member
Admiral Lynch retired from the U.S. Navy after a decorated 32-year career. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, his Naval assignments included Chief, Navy Legislative Affairs, Commander of the Eisenhower Battle Group during Operation Desert Shield, Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy from 1991 to 1994, and Director of the Navy Staff at the Pentagon from 1994 to 1995. He was also the captain of the 1963 Navy Cotton Bowl team with teammate Roger Staubach, its Heisman winning Quarterback. In 2010, Lynch was awarded the USNA Distinguished Graduate Award. After retiring from the Navy, Lynch served as a Senior Vice President for Safeguard Scientifics, where he was responsible for operations, mergers and acquisitions, and oversight of emerging partnership companies, including CompuCom Systems, where he became President and COO. Following that, Lynch became a Senior Vice President for Staubach Company and later Managing Director for the Musser Group. Admiral Lynch is Co-Chairman of the NewDay USA Foundation.
Robert Posner
Board Member
Robert Posner
Robert Posner is the CEO of NewDay USA and Chrysalis Holdings, LLC. Rob has been the architect of the company’s information technology and analytics strategy, as well as the Company’s training and development capabilities at NewDay USA University. Today, he has built NewDay USA into one of the nation’s leading VA mortgage lenders to serve Veteran families. Rob serves on the Board
of Directors for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness, the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, and serves as Co-Chairman of the NewDay USA Foundation.
Rabbi Moshe Scheiner
Founder, Chairman, & Spiritual Director
Rabbi Moshe Scheiner
Founder, Chairman, & Spiritual Director
The founding Rabbi of Palm Beach Synagogue and the Maimonides Leadership Institute, Rabbi Scheiner holds a Masters degree in Talmudic studies and Jewish philosophy from the Rabbinical College of America. He also holds an honorary Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Rabbinical College of America. He received his rabbinic ordination at the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
Board Member
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn became Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) University’s ninth President on May 4, 2020.
Previously she was Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean of the Carver College of Medicine, and Professor of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry at the University of Iowa. Prior to those appointments, Dr. Schwinn served in senior leadership roles at the University of Washington and Duke University.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the College of Wooster in her native Ohio, Dr. Schwinn earned a medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine where she has also been honored as a distinguished alumna. A physician scientist and member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Schwinn’s laboratory was funded for 27 years by the National Institutes of Health.
Lawrence Sosnow
Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Lawrence Sosnow
A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Sosnow founded or helped develop ventures in health care services and technology, from start-up to their IPO or sale. Also involved in community work, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Norton Art Museum from 2015-2022. As co-chairman of its Physical Facilities Committee, he oversaw the expansion of the Norton’s new Norman Foster-designed award-winning museum.
Lester Woerner
Board Member
Lester Woerner
Lester Woerner is the Chairman of Woerner Holdings, LP. a company based in West Palm Beach Florida with investments in real estate, agriculture and financial securities. An entrepreneur since the age of 13, he was the youngest person, at age 27, to be appointed by a governor of Alabama to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries. Mr. Woerner was the 2001 American Free Enterprise medalist, an annual award given by Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach. In 2010 Mr. Woerner was honored by the Weizmann Institute of Science for his philanthropy. Lester is a resident of Palm Beach, Florida.
Management Team
At the heart of Solomon’s success is our dynamic and dedicated management team. With a shared passion for leadership development and a commitment to excellence, they work tirelessly to bring our mission to life. Each team member plays a vital role in driving our programs forward, ensuring impactful experiences for our students, mentors, and communities. Together, they embody the values we teach, leading with vision, collaboration, and purpose.
Brookie Blasberg
Project Manager
Brookie Blasberg
Born and raised in Australia, Brookie grew up very involved in the Sydney Jewish community. Brookie served for ten years as a youth leader and then youth director at one of the largest and prominent synagogues in Sydney, where she created and facilitated a full calendar of youth programs and events. Upon moving to New York, Brookie pivoted to the corporate field, where she worked as a website and project manager for an electronics e-commerce company. Now living in Florida, Brookie is once again working in the non-profit sector, using her project management skills in her role as the Chapter Liaison at Solomon Leadership Program. She lives in Parkland with her husband and two children.
Dr. Art Johnson
Professor of Leadership
Dr. Art Johnson
Emeritus Professor of Leadership & Organizational Development, The Catherine T. MacArthur School of Leadership, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Dr. Johnson has worked in many higher education settings in his career, holding various positions of responsibility. He has taught for eight universities and is the owner of a successful consulting business. His firm has provided consulting services to the healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, law enforcement, transportation, banking, non-profit and service industries. He is also known to make a great cheesecake.
Miriam Taylor
Educational Director
Miriam Taylor
Educational Director
Originally from New York, Miriam Taylor has worked as a counselor, leader, and teacher to middle and high school age students for over 15 years. She has written numerous programming and academic curricula that are nationally recognized. Miriam established and directed the Therapy Program for the largest Jewish day school in the Southeast for five years, and recently moved over to the Solomon Leadership Program full-time. She lives in Plantation, Florida with her husband and seven children.
Chana Touger
Director of Operations
Chana Touger
Director of Operations
Before joining the Solomon Leadership Program, Chana Touger worked as a corporate event planner, creating and organizing a wide range of events in both Los Angeles, California and South Florida. Chana brings her organizational expertise to the Solomon Leadership Program, and utilizes her role as Director of Operations to positively impact the Fellows and future leaders. She lives in Parkland, Florida with her husband, Mordy, and her two daughters.