BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

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Vincent LeVien is the Director of External Affairs for DeSales Media Group and the Diocese of Brooklyn where he handles government and community affairs at the city, state, and federal level. During the visit of Pope Francis, Vincent was assigned to the Holy See Press Office and handled all logistics, which required working with the United States Secret Service, New York Police Department, Port Authority Police Department, the United States State Department, the United Nations, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and Madison Square Garden. Mr. LeVien is responsible for handling city, state, federal government, and community affairs for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as well as overseeing corporate government relations for a vast communications network that includes NET TV, The Tablet Newspaper, and The Catholic Telemedia Network. After Hurricane Sandy, Vincent led the diocesan response to the damage, securing generators and fuel for those who needed it, with a focus on reopening damaged Catholic schools. His lobbying led to $18 million in FEMA funds for the Diocese.

Previously, Mr. Vincent LeVien worked for New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Here, he helped to build coalitions between elected officials, city, state and federal agencies, advocacy groups, and labor organizations. During his more than 15 years in government service, Vincent has held the prestigious position of Lead Advance on the White House advance teams of President Obama, President Clinton, Vice President Gore and members of the United States Congress. In addition to holding several executive staff positions for New York State Senators and New York City Council Members, Vincent served as Director of the 9/11 Emergency Task Force of New York State Senator Martin Connor.

Vincent is a Knight of Malta and a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He is a Trustee of the Silver Shield Foundation and the NYS Troopers’ PBA widows and orphans fund, where he is also on the Board of Directors. He serves on the Boards of the Pave the Way Foundation, Cristo Rey Brooklyn High, the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, and the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation. Vincent is a Director at the American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals (AMCOMP). Mr. LeVien is a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy, and is a member of both the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. He served as Board Chair for St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy in Rockaway Beach, Queens, from 2013 until 2015.

Vincent lives in Valley Stream, Long Island, with his wife Bridget, their children Sophia Rose and Vincent LeVien, Jr., and dog Milo.

   Born in Brooklyn, NY, Domenick Priante lived in Padula Salerno, Italy, for many years before returning to the U.S. He holds degrees in Information Systems and Cybersecurity and has dedicated his career to empowering students through education and technology. As the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Clutch Recruits USA, Domenick leads programs that focus on academic excellence, athletic development, and Digital Literacy. He is passionate about fostering opportunities for all students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.