URMC PRIVACY TOPICS - Key Persons
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- Administrative Assistant, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Research Education
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- MAX Plus Partner, Ugly Disco Co - Founder
Wood and the Ugly Disco team, have been prominent supporters of Golisano Children's Hospital for more than 10 years. After witnessing the quality of care the wife of one of his fellow Ten Ugly Men members received, Wood wanted to give back. The "love, empathy, and care" shown by pediatric oncologist and palliative care specialist David Korones, M.D., was particularly moving.
The success of the Ten Ugly Men, as well as the Ugly Disco, continues to raise awareness and funds for the children's hospital. Wood remains impressed with the high quality of the staff at Golisano Children's Hospital and the loving care they provide for their patients.
Wood works as a partner at RE/MAX Plus and he and his wife, Susan, are the proud parents of two children.
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- President, American Pediatric Society. 2004 - 2005
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- Director of Learner Life and Wellness
Amber is the Director of Learner Life and Wellness for SMD's graduate student and postdoc community, ensuring trainees' awareness of and access to the academic and non-academic resources required for a positive and productive educational experience.
While students, postdocs, faculty, or staff are welcome to meet with Amber to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Amber to discuss concerns related to learners, learner wellness initiatives, and learner organization matters.
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- Director of Operations and Programming
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- Dean 's Teaching Scholar Award
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- Director of Organizational Development and Training for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'S Rochester Office
Pettinella is a longtime friend of Golisano Children's Hospital. A personal connection to Strong Memorial and Golisano Children's Hospitals inspired her to join the board and advocate for the children's hospital. She was touched by the experience of her friend and fellow board member, Kim McCluski, whose late son, Ryan, was treated at Golisano Children's Hospital. "Seeing what she and her family experienced deepened my understanding of how hard it is for children with medical issues." Pettinella was also grateful for the care many of her family members received at Strong Memorial Hospital.
She is excited to be part of efforts to attract leading professionals in pediatrics from across the country to Rochester and continue to enhance the hospital's reputation nationally.
As a corporate trainer, she provides management, team, and sales training to client companies in Rochester and throughout the country. Pettinella and her husband, Edward, live in Rochester.
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- Vice Dean for Academic Affairs / Medical Center
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- Admissions Coordinator
- Admissions Coordinator, Managing
Ben serves as the Admissions Coordinator, managing the day-to-day admissions operations. He also serves as Course Administrator for the "Ethics and Professional Integrity in Research" course, taught in the Fall semester.
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- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Office Manager
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- Senior Director, Special Events and Children 's Miracle Network Hospitals
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- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Compliance Administrator
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- Honorary Member
- Cardiology
- Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, and Pharmacology / Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Dr. Berk's research interests include: molecular biology of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; regulation of endothelial cell function especially by shear stress; the role of oxidative stress in vascular biology and the genetic mechanisms of vascular remodeling. Dr. Berk has published widely - m...
Dr. Berk's research interests include: molecular biology of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; regulation of endothelial cell function especially by shear stress; the role of oxidative stress in vascular biology and the genetic mechanisms of vascular remodeling. Dr. Berk has published widely - more than 250 articles, chapters, and books.
Dr. Berk is Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, and Pharmacology and the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences at the University of Rochester. Dr. Berk received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Rochester. He has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School, Emory University, and the University of Washington. Dr. Berk was previously Chairman of Medicine (1999-2006) and Chief of the Cardiology Unit (1998-2003) at the University of Rochester. In addition he was Director of the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. Dr. Berk is a fellow of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the Association of American Physicians. Dr. Berk is past-president of the North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO). He is Consulting Editor for Circulation and Circulation Research and is on the editorial boards of ATVB and the Journal of Clinical Investigation. He serves on the Empire State Stem Cell Board Funding Committee and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Stem Cell Clinical Trial Network and Gene and Cell-Based Therapies Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB).
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- Dean
- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Senior Associate
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- Executive Vice President, Consumer Lending Manager and CRA Officer at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Pasley's connection with Golisano Children's Hospital occurred when his daughter, Katelyn, was diagnosed with leukemia and was in the hospital for intensive chemotherapy treatments. After only five weeks, Katie passed away suddenly at 8-and-a-half years old.
However, her legacy lives on with a program named in her honor, Katelyn's Connection, allowing patients and families to access games, movies on demand, Internet access, and email. It also includes educational content for parents such as what a new diagnosis means, how to clean a catheter, and what to expect of a new prescription. "As a parent, full of questions, having access to information and being able to research on your own volition is incredibly helpful." Katelyn's Connection was installed thanks to support from the Pasley family, friends, the Golisano Children's Hospital Gala, the Rainbow Classic annual basketball tournament, and more.
Pasley, a graduate of the University of Rochester, resides in Pittsford with his wife, Barbara. The Pasley's have three adult children and two grandchildren.
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- and CVA of the Bonadio Group
- Vice President and Co - Founder of Nancy & Friends Fighting Cancer, Inc
Vice president and co-founder of Nancy & Friends Fighting Cancer, Inc., Bruce is committed to helping others. The organization raises and distributes funds for cancer research and individuals and families fighting cancer. Bruce has been a member of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center board for more than seven years, two of which he served as board chair. His work with Nancy & Friends and the Cancer Center inspired him to become involved with Golisano Children's Hospital. After losing his sister to breast cancer 10 years ago, Bruce hopes that his position on the board will allow him to engage in similar cancer outreach programs, specifically those that help children fighting the disease.
"Golisano Children's Hospital is a phenomenal cause and does a lot of wonderful things in the community," Bruce said. "Both causes are extremely important to me and I hope to spend as much time with both organizations as possible."
Bruce lives in Rochester with his daughter Isabella and enjoys boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.
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- Administrative Assistant to Adrienne L. Morgan, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion
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- Director, SMD Finance & Operations
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- Secretary and Assistant to the Dean
- Secretary for the Office for Graduate Education
Colleen serves as Secretary for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), acting as a secondary receptionist, serving as assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (SAD-GEPA), and helping to monitor department budgets. She also provides support to the UR Postdoctoral Association.
Braveman will retire in June 2020 as the college's longest serving president. During his 15 year tenure, eight buildings were built or renovated to support the college's more than 60 undergraduate academic programs and 25 graduate programs and to improve the student experience.
Under Braveman, Nazareth created the nationally-recognized Center for Life's Work in 2016, which integrates career development into a student's entire college experience from day one, when each freshman gets a career coach. He continued to ensure that Nazareth partnered with the Rochester community. From renovating the Nazareth College Arts Center to make it Rochester's premier mid-size theatre, to the Golisano Training Center, that will showcase a unique partnership with Special Olympics to create a new model of inclusion, fitness, and wellness for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Braveman, a Rochester native and 1969 graduate of the University of Rochester, is married to Lorraine Winn Braveman, a social worker, and they have a son, Adam, who is a lawyer in New York City.
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- UR Medicine Geriatrics Group, Board Chair
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- Associate Director of Advancement
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- Financial Analyst
- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
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- Area Vice President of the Great Lakes Region at SRS Distribution
Tomeny has a long history of supporting Golisano Children's Hospital. During his tenure as an owner for B&L Wholesale Supply Inc., a division of SRS Division, the company has enabled the children in our community to receive the best medical care possible through its charity golf tournament. Since 1995, the tournament has raised almost $2.4 million to fund various pieces of needed equipment such as a 3D ultrasound and neonatal beds for babies who have undergone open-heart surgery.
B&L has also supported the new Golisano Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Building, PET-MRI suite, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and served as the lead supporter for the expansion and relocation of the Pediatric Outpatient Treatment Center.
Tomeny, and his wife, Leslie, are generous supporters of social work services at Golisano to assist families in financial need. They live in Webster and have three grown children and several grandchildren.
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Dr. Taubman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr. Taubman received his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Bo...
Dr. Taubman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr. Taubman received his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed fellowships in Cardiology at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Prior to coming to the University of Rochester, Dr. Taubman served as Professor of Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
Dr. Mark B. Taubman received his BA in Biochemistry from Columbia University and his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. He subsequently completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School...
Dr. Mark B. Taubman received his BA in Biochemistry from Columbia University and his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. He subsequently completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After 5 years on the faculty of the Brigham and Women's Hospital, he joined the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he developed a well-funded research program in vascular biology, focusing on the regulation of pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic molecules in smooth muscle cells and in the arterial wall. In addition to his research program, Dr. Taubman was the Director of the Cardiology Fellowship, the Principal Investigator of an NIH training grant in Molecular Cardiology, and the Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD-PhD). In 2003, Dr. Taubman moved to the University of Rochester as Chief of the Cardiology Division, and the Director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute. In 2007, Dr. Taubman was appointed Chairman of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Taubman has served as a charter member of the AICS study section of the NHLBI and the Chairman of the Research Committee of the National American Heart Association (AHA). In 2006, in recognition of his contributions to vascular biology, he received the Russell Ross Memorial Award of the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Council of the AHA. In 2007, Dr. Taubman was named Editor-in-Chief of the AHA journal, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.
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- Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development
Elaine serves as the Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development and assists graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni with writing assistance in the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA). In addition, Elaine also serves as PREP Education Director for GEPA.
While trainees are welcome to meet with Elaine to discuss any topic, trainees typically contact Elaine to discuss any writing project, including, but certainly not limited to, manuscripts, qualifying exams, grants, and dissertations. Each trainee who meets with Elaine will receive individualized assistance based on the trainee's needs and writing project.
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- Director, Eastman Institute for Oral Health / Vice Dean for Oral Health, University of Rochester
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- Director of Career Services
Eric serves as the Director of Career Services and assists graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni with career service and employment search needs in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).
While trainees are welcome to meet with Eric to discuss any topic, trainees typically contact Eric to discuss career related topics, including career exploration, CV/resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, and employment application assistance. interviewing techniques, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile development, networking strategy, and Individual Development Plans
To schedule a meeting with Eric, please visit the Handshake schedule an appointment webpage.
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- Co - Chair of the Annual GCH
- President J.T. Mauro Co. Inc
Mauro shares ownership of a mechanical contracting company with a tradition of taking a vested interest in its clients. For Golisano Children's Hospital, that means J.T. Mauro steps beyond its expected role in providing complete mechanical systems for our PICU/PCICU and the William and Mildred Levine Pediatric Surgical Suite projects; they also support the hospital financially funding a PICU nurse's station, sponsoring the annual Gala and golf tournaments, and generously serving as the presenting sponsor of the Miracle Makers' Luncheon since its inception
Mauro says that, "Over the years, I have had the unique opportunity to watch Golisano Children's Hospital grow. From that, I have witnessed firsthand the commitment of its administrators, department heads and staff to the cause-providing superior pediatric care to the Rochester's children."
Mauro serves as co-chair of the annual GCH golf tournament and serves on the planning committee for the annual gala. He currently serves on boards of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Hillside Children's Center Foundation.
"It's an honor for me to play a role in one of our community's greatest assets," he said.
Mauro lives in Brighton with his wife, Suzanne, and has a daughter who lives in Chicago.
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- Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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- Administrative Assistant to the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs
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- Senior Reporting and Systems Analyst for the Office for Graduate Education
Gillian serves as the Senior Reporting and Systems Analyst for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), assisting other GEPA faculty/staff with reporting, data requests, and data management needs.
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- Administrative Assistant / Assistant to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development
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- Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine / Medical Center
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- Director of Public Relations and Community Engagement
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- Managing Partner, Red Rock 1886, Llc
Jacobson's connections with the hospital date back to the 1996 Gala when he served as an co-auctioneer.
In 1998, the place became even closer to his heart when one of his sons was in a life-threatening car and bicycle accident and airlifted to the children's hospital."Dr. Walter Pegoli and the team performed their magic, and afterward, I wanted to do more. Being asked to join the Board afforded me that opportunity," Jacobson said. "After all, it's all about the children."
Jacobson has been involved with Golisano Children's Hospital for many years. He serves on the Gala committee and partners with community fundraising efforts. He has served as Chair of the Board and on the Executive Committee.
In his free time, he enjoys skiing, snow-shoeing, swimming, and wine-and-food sampling. He resides in Rochester with his wife, Jona. They have seven children: Grace, Angus, Henry, Rory, Gunther, Paige and Tess.
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- Administrative Assistant
- Administrator
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- Managing Partner at Wiedman, Vazzana, Corcoran & Volta, P.C
Vazzana has been an active fundraiser for Golisano Children's Hospital Board, and its predecessor, since 1988. He has great interest in the Children's Hospital because of the loving and tender care that is rendered by both the doctors and nurses to the children of Western New York State.
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- Member of Golisano 's Board
- Vice President, Rochester Home Equity
Gelb's ties with Golisano Children's Hospital date back to 1999, when his wife, Sandra, a 1989 University alumna, gave birth to premature triplets who spent three months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Today, all three are members of the University of Rochester Class of 2022.
Gelb and his wife remain grateful for the care the babies received when they were born. Gelb, a member of Golisano's board since 2001, has been supportive of the hospital for many years through the Golisano Children's Hospital Gala and NICU Annual Fund.
Jay and Sandra live in Pittsford.
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- Senior Marketing Communications Manager
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- President of Elmer W. Davis, Inc.
Davis' ties with Golisano Children's Hospital run close to his heart-his daughter was treated here on a number of occasions, undergoing several surgeries. Now a healthy teenager, his daughter is the primary motivation behind Davis' decision to serve as a board member. Davis is an active member of the Golisano Children's Hospital Golf Ttournament Planning Ccommittee. He, his wife Patricia, and their family live in Pittsford.
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- Assistant Director, Special Events, Children 's Miracle Network Hospitals
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- Owner of Wisteria Flowers & Gifts, Chair of the Golisano Children 's Hospital Gala, Executive Committee
Ralph's connection with Golisano Children's Hospital began in 2003, when her daughter Charlotte was born with a minor facial deformity. During her daughter's stay at the children's hospital, Ralph recognized how lucky she was to have the institution right in her community and knew she had to give back in some way.
Ralph has dedicated countless hours working with her creative Wisteria team to design beautiful floral arrangements for a number of children's hospital events, including our annual Gala, Radiothon, and Miracle Luncheon. Ralph has been the chair of the Gala for a number of years. Not only does she help transform the venue the day of the event, but she also donates a majority of the décor, making each year unforgettable. When she's not hands-deep in creating floral designs, Ralph also volunteers at the annual Golisano Children's Hospital Golf Classic, the Stroll for Strong Kids, the Radiothon, the Ski Day.
Ralph is excited to continue her work with the children's hospital as part of the board and to be a part of something as exciting as the new children's hospital. She lives in Pittsford with her two kids, Ben and Charlotte, and her fiance, Mike Catalana. Whether it's skiing during Rochester's winters or running the kids around for their various activities, Ralph enjoys spending time with her kids and staying active together.
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- Administrator
- Chief
- Lead Researcher
Jill Cholette received her Undergraduate Degree from Mount Holyoke College and completed Medical School and Internal Medicine/Pediatric Residency at the University of Rochester. She is a double-boarded Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist who completed her Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care F...
Jill Cholette received her Undergraduate Degree from Mount Holyoke College and completed Medical School and Internal Medicine/Pediatric Residency at the University of Rochester. She is a double-boarded Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist who completed her Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Fellowships at the University of Rochester. Her primary clinical research interests are in patient blood management, blood conservation and modification, and coagulation and hemostasis. She is on the executive committee of the PALISI BloodNet subgroup and on the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM) research committee. She is the Medical Director for the Pediatric Cardiac Care Center and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Rochester, and is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care.
Dr. Jill Cholette has research interests in thrombosis and use of blood products in critically ill pediatric patients, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery. Dr. Cholette is working to clarify the role of inflammation in the development of thrombosis, and to determine the optimal anticoagul...
Dr. Jill Cholette has research interests in thrombosis and use of blood products in critically ill pediatric patients, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery. Dr. Cholette is working to clarify the role of inflammation in the development of thrombosis, and to determine the optimal anticoagulation regimen for the pediatric post-op cardiac surgery patient.
Her other work involves blood utilization in the pediatric ICU patient, and she is developing a transfusion strategy for the pediatric post-op cardiac surgery patients.
Dr. Cholette's clinical interests are: thrombosis, hemostasis, and inflammation.
Hospitalized children who need help breathing often get platelet transfusions to prevent bleeding. However, these transfusions can also cause problems. This study is looking at two different ways of giving platelet transfusions to sick children to se...
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- President and CEO, Hammer Packaging
More than twelve years ago, Hammer and his wife Donna decided they wanted to focus on helping the charitable efforts of Golisano Children's Hospital. They have been a major sponsor of both Gala and golf tournament and Hammer Packaging Corporation have generously donated the services for printing invitations for the Gala for many years. Hammer Packaging Corporation, of which Hammer is the president and CEO, was awarded the hospital's Miracle Maker Award for Outstanding Commitment by a Company.
In addition to his membership on Golisano Children's Hospital's board, Hammer is also a board member of the Mary Cariola Children's Center and a board member of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center and JP Morgan Chase's regional board of directors. A staunch believer in the power and importance of giving back to one's community, Hammer looks forward to growing and strengthening his relationship with Golisano Children's Hospital.
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- President and CEO of Halleran Financial Group
Halleran's first involvement with Golisano Children's Hospital was a fundraising event that his company, Halleran Financial Group, sponsored to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). John's ongoing connection to the hospital began when he and his wife Laura met a family whose lives were changed by the "beacon of health and hope that the hospital is to families with children in health crises."
Halleran's position on the board sprang from his participation in and corporate support of the annual Golisano Children's Hospital Gala in 2013 and his and his wife Laura's participation on the Gala commitee in 2014. The Hallerans made a generous commitment to the Gala through fund-in-need and sponsorships of fund-in-need.
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- Administrative Director
- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
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- Director of Graduate Enrollment
Kandice King, Director of Graduate Enrollment Kandice King serves as the Director of Graduate Enrollment for PhD, Master's, and Certificate programs for the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. Students are welcome to meet with Kandice to discuss the admissions process for SMD graduate programs, including how to apply, application requirements, recruitment events, and general application questions.
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- Administrator, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center
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- Upstate National Bank, Board Vice Chair
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- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center
Parrinello's leadership skills have translated well in her work with Golisano Children's Hospital. A strong advocate of the hospital, Parrinello has been a huge help with getting the word out to the Medical Center community about events like, and serves as co-chair of the annual GCH golf tournament, the Golf Classic and the Ski Outing.
In addition to her administrative duties, Parrinello precepts and teaches students in the University's graduate school of business, the Simon School, in healthcare management. Parrinello also chairs the COO forum for the Hospital Association of New York State and serves on the Board of the State appointed, Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency and is also a board member of the Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester, where she chairs the Program and Planning Committee.
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- Chairman of the Board
- Chairman of Golisano Children's Hospital 's Community Fundraising Committee
Chair of Golisano Children's Hospital's Community Fundraising Committee, McCluski is no stranger to community boards. She serves on the Pittsford Central School District Board of Education, Monroe County School Board Association, and the Nazareth College Board of Trustees in addition to her work with the hospital.
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- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Accreditation Administrator
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- Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education / Medical Center
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- Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs / Medical Center
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- Assistant to Flavia Nobay, M.D., School of Medicine Student Affairs Office / Medical Center
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- Dean, School of Medicine and Dentistry / CEO of URMC
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- Administrator, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center
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- UR Medicine Thompson Health. Board Treasurer
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- Chairman from 2010 - 2015, Former Owner of Siewert Equipment Company, Executive Committee
Siewert has seen the expertise and kindheartedness of members of Golisano Children's Hospital first-hand. From November 2001 to July 2002, Siewert's son was cared for in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Siewert joined the board in June 2002 and since then, he has carried a strong belief in the children's hospital and passion for giving back throughout his tenure on the fundraising board. In June 2010, he became board chair and then stepped down from the position in June 2015.
Siewert was involved in the fundraising efforts for the new PICU/PCICU, which opened in 2004, and the William and Mildred Levine Pediatric Surgical Suite, which opened in 2006. The hallway leading to the pediatric surgical suite, which is filled with blue skies, kites and butterflies to serve as a calming force for children entering the facility, was named in honor of Siewert's son, Mark Daniel. Siewert participates in several subcommittees on the board to recruit corporate sponsors for the annual golf classic and gala events.
Mark and his wife, Marcia, were among the first individual donors to support the new Golisano Children's Hospital and its pediatric programs. Part of their generous gift named the Mark Daniel Siewert Pediatric Conference Center on the building's first floor.
Siewert also serves on the Al Sigl Foundation and Bivona Child Advocacy Center boards and McQuaid's board of trustees. He enjoys golfing, boating and reading. He and Marcia live in Pittsford and have another son, Christopher.
Dr. Scharf completed medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Residency training in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Rochester, where he continued on as faculty since completing training in 2003. He is currently the Psychiatr...
Dr. Scharf completed medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Residency training in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Rochester, where he continued on as faculty since completing training in 2003. He is currently the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at URMC Golisano Children's Hospital and Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A career long educator, he also serves as Director of Psychiatry Graduate Medical Education at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is a founding member of the Rochester Youth Violence Partnership, a hospital based violence intervention program, and the local site leader for Project TEACH: a NY State-wide program to provide education and clinical consultation to primary care doctors as they care for the mental health needs of children and families. Dr. Scharf is dedicated to ensuring access to quality mental health care for all children and adolescents in the Greater Rochester Region.
An attorney in the Rochester community for more than 45 years, Buckley is a long-time friend and supporter of the University of Rochester Medical Center. He has served on numerous boards with the Medical Center for more than 30 years including URMC, Highland Hospital, and the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Buckley is a member of the George Eastman Circle, the University's leadership annual giving society.
Buckley's longtime community service also includes board membership in Daystar for Medically Fragile Children, Rochester Area Community Foundation, and YMCA of Greater Rochester. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Trusts & Estates and in Super Lawyers for Estate Planning & Probate.
Buckley lives in Penfield, is the father of two grown children, Sean and Kathleen, and has six grandchildren.
Goonan has volunteered on the Golisano Children's Hospital Board for 10 years and has also served as Chair of the Golisano Children's Hospital Tournament.
As the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of URMC for close to 30 years, Goonan has profound experience as a leader. Under his tenure, the institution experienced enormous growth while maintaining its financial stability.
Goonan, now retired, is deeply committed to advancing the mission of Golisano Children's Hospital. He and his wife Judy were honorary chairs of the 2014 Gala and generously named the nurse's documentation station in the new hospital's seventh floor.
"With the support of a highly-committed and energetic Board, an extremely supportive University and Medical Center, and an entire community with a proven philanthropic track record, I have no doubt that we will meet the challenges that may lie ahead and continue to insure that children in our community will receive the best care."
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- Administrative Director, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center
Mike Smith has been very involved with Golisano Children's Hospital for a number of years. In 2008, he and his wife, Alice, were honorary chairs for Golisano Children's Hospital's annual Gala event - the biggest fundraiser for the children's hospital. Since 2008, Smith offered to have his company, the Cabot Group, be the presenting sponsor for the Gala for 10 years and he recently renewed the sponosrship for another 10 years, ensuring the success of the event for years to come.He recently renewed this sponsorship for another 10 years.
"The gala is both a celebration of the children's hospital and an opportunity to raise funds so the children's hospital can continue to do its good work," said Smith.
Smith, who has also been part of the Gala's sponsorship committee, is continually impressed and moved by the enormous impact the children's hospital has on our region. He has spearheaded his company's efforts to support the hospital, which has included sponsoring the Golf Classic in addition to his continuous support for the Gala.
"It's easy for us to participate. We don't really do the hard work like the many wonderful doctors and nurses and volunteers, but we like to contribute," said Smith. "You walk through life and you see so many needs, but when you see a kid with medical needs, it just makes your heart skip a beat. We don't do much, but I truly believe in Golisano Children's Hospital and so we do what we can to help."
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- Senior Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion
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- Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion
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- Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Medicine / Medical Center
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- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Senior Information Analyst
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- Assistant Vice President for URMC Advancement
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- Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
In addition to being Dean, Rick is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Genetics, and a member of the Center for Visual Science.
While students and postdocs are welcome to meet with Rick to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Rick to discuss concerns related to coursework, research or related academic progress, and program/committee/advisor dynamics.
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- Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Friedlander, who has been involved with Golisano Children's Hospital for many years, has served both as Board Chair and as a member of the Executive Committee.
Most recently, as medical center liaison, Friedlander and his family have donated a pediatric intensive care transport isolette, which will help in transferring the tiniest patients by tending to their most critical care needs while in-between hospitals, as well as many additional contributions to wish list items.
Friedlander's daughter, Deborah Haen, also serves as an honorary member of the board.
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- Administrative Assistant, URMFG Executive Office / Medical Center
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- Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs / Medical Center
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- Associate Director of Community Affairs
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- Communications Coordinator
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- President of Marshall Farms Group
"After Anne, we thought this was just an anomaly," Marshall said. "Having had two boys at full-term, we were confident this wouldn't be a risk we'd run into again down the road."
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- Associate Dean for Faculty Development / Medical Center
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- Director, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
Sharon serves as deputy to Dean Libby and oversees the operations and staff in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).
While students, postdocs, faculty, or staff are welcome to meet with Sharon to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Sharon to discuss general concerns related to learners, learner organization matters (including the GSS and PDA), and postdoctoral policies/appointments/related concerns.
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- Lead Equal Opportunities Investigator
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- Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
- Senior Systems Analyst
Steve Terrigino became involved with the hospital in November 2006, after his 12-year old son was hospitalized during the week of Thanksgiving for an appendectomy. "My wife and I were immediately impressed with Golisano Children's Hospital," said Terrigino. "The care and level of service we were provided from the emergency room to the pediatric floor was unprecedented. The genuine care and attention my son received from Dr. Walter Pegoli was absolutely amazing."
While at Golisano Children's Hospital, Terrigino was surprised to see that every child was receiving equally exceptional care that paralleled his son's. Terrigino's son was released on Thanksgiving Day. That year, he and his family certainly had a lot to give thanks for. Terrigino has since then decided to join the board to repay his gratitude to Golisano Children's Hospital. Steve served as chair of the Stroll for Strong Kids for several years. He has found a passion for this hospital and is excited to take part in its mission to offer kids in the Rochester area the best care possible. Steve served as chair of the annual Stroll for Strong Kids for several years.
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- Faculty Affairs Administrator
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- Chief, Adolescent Medicine
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- Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs / Medical Center
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- Emeritus Dean and CEO Senior Advisor to the CEO
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- Chief Administrative Officer
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- President
- President, Digital Apparel Lab
Levine's involvement with Golisano Children's Hospital dates back several years, but he solidified his commitment in March 2002 when he joined the Board.
The William and Mildred Levine Foundation, of which Levine is president, committed $1 million to name the pediatric autism clinic that is located 200 E River Road. The Levine Clinic addresses the increasing needs for diagnosis and treatment in an environment that will meet the unique sensory needs of these youth.
Levine and wife, Julie, are proud parents of three healthy children, Noah, Morgan and Rachel.
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- Facilities Administration
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- Senior Business Administrator for the Office for Graduate Education
- Senior Business Administrator, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
Tori serves as the Senior Business Administrator for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), managing all financial and HR-related matters for the office and its' programs.
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- Executive Assistant to Dean Linehan / Medical Center
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- Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research