Helena Rose Durst is the Public Affairs Director, Corporate Liaison and Assistant Vice President for The Durst Organization, a company that owns, manages and develops real estate and is known for pioneering work in implementing environmental design. Helena studied real estate at Baruch College , and is involved in several non-profit organizations. She is a member of the Board of Voices Unbroken and Citizens Union . Voices Unbroken provides under- heard voices with the tools and opportunity for creative self- expression, through creative writing workshops. Citizens Union of the City of New York is a 100- year old nonpartisan, good government organization, working to ensure that local and state government values its citizens, addresses critical issues, and operates in a fair, open, and fiscally sound manner. Helena is also the Real Estate advisor for her sister's non- profit arts organization, Chashama, which supports the development of art by awarding grants, producing shows and providing subsidized studio, rehearsal and performance space. Great granddaughter of Joseph and Rose Durst, Helena continues a family tradition of leaving places better than when she found them.