Leadership

MSW, LCSW

Chairperson of the Programs Committee

Patricia Fraser has been practicing Social Work in New York City for over 35 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brooklyn College and Master of Social Work from Fordham University. She is presently a Licensed Social Worker in New York State.

MD

Board Member

Dr. Abe Bornstein is an Adjunct Professor at Maharishi International University, specializing in the integration of Ayurvedic and allopathic medicine. With extensive experience as an Assistant Professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College, he has over 25 years of clinical practice in invasive cardiology and critical care. In 2024, he was elected into Marquis Who's Who in American Medicine and Healthcare.

BS, MS

Administrative Assistant

Sabrina Umstead Smith is the Principal Consultant at STUS Services, providing business management services to small businesses and small non-profit organizations. She earned a B.S. in Business from Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY and a M.S. in Organizational Dynamics, from the University of Pennsylvania.

MSN

Executive Board, Treasurer

Beverly Slater is a retired healthcare professional with over 50 years of experience in full-time nursing, medical consulting, and public health community service. Ms. Slater was the Director of Health at Strong Power Consultants, where she coordinated community health services through multiple initiatives.