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Suzanne Levy first joined CARES Foundation as Program Manager in March of 2008. Recently named Acting Executive Director, Suzanne brings over 10 years of experience in the non-profit arena. She has experience in direct client care in reproductive health and as an administrator, implementing new projects and evaluating social service programs. Suzanne has a Master's in Social Work Administration, Planning and Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University where she was awarded for her leadership and was nominated for the Sally Sullivan DuBose Award for contributions and commitment to the school of social work.
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Meryl Stone has the honor of being CARES Foundation’s first employee, beginning in February 2002. With many years experience in the for-profit sector, Meryl brings management and technological expertise to CARES as well as empathy and compassion for our families. As the mom of a special needs child, Meryl has been an active member of the Parent Special Education Committee of her school district, creating web-based resource and referral services that have been a model for other school districts. Meryl has an MBA in Finance from New York University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from S.U.N.Y Binghamton. She and her husband Michael have two children. Hide Meryl's Bio
As CARES Foundation's Development Director, Ellie Avitan is responsible for managing donor giving, supporting volunteer fundraising, and engineering special events. Ellie has spent her career working with people. She brings many years of development experience from positions held at Hudson Guild and the National Council of Jewish Women. Before entering the non-profit world, Ellie worked in the human resources field at Forest Laboratories and Hyatt Corporation. Ellie received her B.A. in psychology from Indiana University. She lives in Springfield, New Jersey.
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Stephanie Erb has worked in Member Services for several years now, and is grateful to be in the company of the wonderful staff of CARES. She is the mother of a SWCAH child, Zoe, and she finds great satisfaction in helping other parents of affected children gain confidence and understanding as they learn about CAH. As an actress, she performs in television, films and on the stage. She has appeared on shows such as "24," "GREY'S ANATOMY," and "TWO AND A HALF MEN," as well as films like Peter Weir's "FEARLESS," and Gore Verbinski's "THE RING." She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and their fish. Hide Stephanie's Bio
With 15 years of national and international marketing, advertising, and public relations experience, Gretchen brings to CARES a very personal perspective as the mother of a child with CAH. She joined CARES in 2001 and works from her home office in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2003 she led, as a volunteer, a successful newborn screening expansion effort in Nevada on behalf of CARES. She also has served as vice chair of a state-level advisory counsel on children with special healthcare needs, and has two sons, Jason and Jamie. Hide Gretchen's Bio
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Camela Cruz has been part of the CARES Family since the summer of 2007. As a college intern, Camela employs her administrative and interpersonal skills to aid CARES Foundation in its mission to advance research, educate and support families affected by CAH. She is currently studying for her Bachelor's in Business at Seton Hall University and plans to pursue a career in Finance or Accounting. Camela also works with Community Access Unlimited and serves as a personal math tutor for a developmentally disabled adult.Hide Camela's Bio |
