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Trevor: Can you share a bit about your time at Trevor? What are some of your favorite memories? Alex: I loved Trevor. In Middle School, Mr. Cutrofello challenged us to learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube and those kinds of creative, hands-on projects broadened our horizons. I also loved basketball. I joined the team in 4th or 5th grade, and by senior year, we were one of the top two varsity teams in the state. My teammates and I are still in touch. And then there are the unique Trevor traditions, such as the Sword Dance. My niece just performed it recently, and it reminded me how special it is that Trevor creates iconic moments that you don't find at other schools. Trevor: Were there particular teachers or experiences that left a lasting impression on you? Alex: Mr. Cutrofello, my Middle School math teacher, was one of my favorites. I also remember my high school physics teacher, who taught us Bernoulli's principle by showing us how planes fly and that made learning fun and of the real world. And, of course, Mr. Soloff in 2nd grade. Beyond the academics, MiniTerm was especially impactful. It broke us out of our routines and let us learn atypical subjects in unconventional ways. Trevor taught us to problem-solve differently and to step outside of our bubbles. Not many schools take those kinds of risks, but Trevor did and continues to do so. Trevor: How did Trevor shape your values, work ethic, or approach to learning and life? Alex: Trevor gave me the foundation of academic skills, but just as importantly, it developed core competencies like creativity, leadership, and out-of-the-box thinking. We were given freedom and responsibility at a young age, and that shaped how I've approached challenges ever since. At Trevor, you were allowed to make mistakes, learn from them, and move forward. That mindset has stayed with me throughout my career. Trevor: Speaking of your career, you've worked in finance, sports, and public service. Can you walk us through your journey? Alex: It hasn't been linear, but that's part of what makes it fun. After college, I worked at the White House, which gave me a front-row seat to public service. Later, I had the chance to help run the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team and the arena. We won a championship, which was an unforgettable experience. Each step has come from taking opportunities as they arose. I've always loved sports and competition, and working in sports combines that passion with the chance to put on events that bring people together. Trevor: Now you're CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee. What does this opportunity mean to you? Alex: It's incredibly special. This will be the largest sporting event the world has ever seen, and I get to help bring it to the place where I grew up. It feels like a culmination of everything I've done and a real test of the skills I've learned along the way. To be entrusted with this responsibility is humbling and exciting. Years from now, when people talk about the 2026 World Cup, I'll be able to say I was part of making it happen. Trevor: What's been the most exciting part so far and what are you looking forward to? Alex: Honestly, the payoff will be the games themselves. There's a huge Alumni Profile Alex Lasry '05 University of Pennsylvania–BA I New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business–MBA CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee From Trevor's basketball courts to the biggest stage in global sports, Alex's journey has come full circle. As CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee, he's preparing to bring the world's largest sporting event to his hometown, all while returning to Trevor as a parent, eager for his daughter to experience the same creativity, academic foundation, community, and joy that shaped him. Basketball teammates Tate Kelly and Alex. 48 / TREVOR MAGAZINE WINTER 2025–26

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