FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2026
Contact: Justin Jaycon
Justin.Jaycon@chsli.org
(631) 376-4104
Long Island Elite Announces New Executive Leadership Team
LONG ISLAND, NY — The Long Island Elite (LIE) has announced its newly elected Executive Leadership Team, which will help guide the organization’s business endeavors and philanthropic initiatives for the next two years. The following officers will serve from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
Benjamin Cooper and Elisa Rosenthal, Esq. have been elected Co-Presidents of the Long Island Elite. In this role, they will provide strategic direction and overall leadership for the organization, its Board, and its external partnerships.
Cooper is a Business Development Executive at Citrin Cooperman, where he works to open doors, network, create relationships, uncover opportunities, and perform many other sales and relationship-building tasks that help drive new business, revenue growth, and overall market share, with a focus on middle-market companies and high net worth individuals. Ben has served as the President of the Long Island Elite for the last 2 years and is excited to share in the leadership of the organization with his new Co-President, Elisa. A longtime member of Long Island Elite, he resides in Northport, NY with his wife and their three children.
Rosenthal is the principal of Rosenthal Law LLC, a concierge law practice focused on elder law and general civil litigation. She is known for her client-centered approach and extensive litigation experience across state, federal, and appellate courts. Rosenthal is an active member of the legal community, serving with the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau Academy of Law, and the New York State Bar Association, where she is a past Chair of the General Practice Section and current Section Secretary. She was named Section Member of the Year in 2020 and also serves on the ACLD Foundation Board. She also served as the LIE Vice President in 2025.
Mitchell “Mitch” Goldberg has been elected Vice President of the Long Island Elite and will assist with strategy of the organization, including engagement to LIE’s Charity Partner of the Year. Goldberg is the President and Founder of ClientFirst Strategy, Inc., a Melville-based wealth management and financial planning firm. With more than 30 years of experience, he helps individuals, families, and business owners pursue their financial goals through disciplined investment management and comprehensive planning. A member of Long Island Elite for 22 years, Goldberg also serves on the Foundation Board of ACLD, supporting its mission to help children and adults with autism, learning, and developmental disabilities pursue enviable lives and greater independence.
Chris Lowenberg, CPA, was re-elected Treasurer of the Long Island Elite. He is responsible for the financial affairs of the organization including all donations to LIE’s Charity Partner of the Year. Lowenberg is a Partner at Fuller Lowenberg & Co., CPAs, P.C., a full service accounting firm specializing in assurance, tax and advisory services for small to mid-sized businesses in the tri-state area. He resides in Bay Shore with his wife Alexa and their children.
Nicole Hogan has been re-elected Secretary of the Long Island Elite and is responsible for maintaining the organization’s books and records. Hogan is a licensed acupuncturist and owner and founder of Acuphoria LLC, a holistic health practice that specializes in acupuncture, NAET, and energy medicine. She resides in Huntington with her husband John, their 2 children, and 2 dogs.
The Long Island Elite recently named Family & Children’s Association as its Charity Partner of the Year and will actively fundraise on the organization’s behalf throughout 2026. To date, Long Island Elite has raised more than $2 million for local Long Island nonprofit organizations.
For information on how to support the Long Island Elite’s 2026 Charity Partner of the year, Family & Children’s Association, visit www.longislandelite.com.
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About Long Island Elite:
The Long Island Elite, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to fostering the development of Long Island’s business and philanthropic communities. Since 2002, the Long Island Elite exists to provide passionate professionals a platform to forge meaningful relationships to strategically impact local charities with fundraising and service. It strives to make a difference on Long Island by bettering the community around them. To learn more, visit www.longislandelite.com and email info@longislandelite.com.
