Our Board

Neighborhood Marketer’s board members are innovators, and marketing experts dedicated to driving the success of our online marketing platform. With diverse backgrounds, they provide valuable insights and guidance. Their expertise helps shape our vision, ensuring we deliver cutting-edge solutions, useful resources, and impactful marketing strategies for our community.

Riyana Parekh

Founder

As a junior at The Wheatley School in New York, inspired by the entrepreneurs around her, Riyana intends to create a platform that helps local businesses market themselves in the growing online world.

Samantha Prainito

Social Media Manager

Samantha is a junior at Wheatley High School in New York, and an active member of their debate club, participating in debate tournaments consistently. By managing the social media of Neighborhood Marketers, she hopes to spread the cause to help small businesses everywhere

Sabrina Pezzillo

Head of Stories Department

Sabrina is a junior at the Wheatley School in New York, establishing herself through her creative writing and her interviews with the school newspaper. Her goal is to connect herself with her peers by producing encouragement and advice with aspiring entrepreneurs.