Michael Magro Foundation

Michael Magro Foundation Board Members

	Paul Magro Paul Magro, Dad and co founder of the Foundation. Paul is an educator and spokes person working with graphic designer and webmaster. Writes Scholarship Fund criteria and assists with ad development.		Terrie Magro Terrie Magro, Mom and co founder of the Michael Magro Foundation. Coordinator of events, liaison with Cancer Center for Kids; Winthrop University Hospital Department of Pediatrics and Child Life Department
	Marc Magro Marc Magro is a student and a cancer survivor. Marc was diagnosed with Hodgkin in 2004, months before his brother Michael. Marc has been very active spreading the word of the foundations mission as well as coordinating events with his peers at Hicksville High School. Marc was awarded Kids of Distinction Award in 2007.		Joe De Sena Joe De Sena is a Senior Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Melville. His Private Wealth Advisory practice works primarily with small businesses and retirees. He lives in Fort Salonga with his family: wife, Daria, and children, Ashley and Joey. He has served on the Foundation's board since 2005 and has been an avid fundraiser and sponsor for our programs.
	Thomas Priore Mr. Thomas Priore, married with two children, is the Chief Executive Officer of ICP Capital LLC and the Chief Investment Officer of ICP Asset Management LLC. Mr. Priore is a graduate of Harvard University with a B.A. in American History and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University. In addition he holds Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses with the NASD.		Linda S. Sweeney Medical practice manager and development professional for the Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology and The Cancer Center for Kids at the Children's Hospital at Winthrop University Hospital. A non-for-profit volunteer for the Michael Magro foundation.
	Mary Terino Mary Terino is an Associate Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Melville and has worked in the financial services industry for 14 years. She lives in Hauppauge with her husband, Mike, and their dog, Max. She has been a volunteer of the Foundation since 2005.		Barbara Shields Barbara Shields is a writer and painter whose professional career includes an extensive background in the publishing industry as well as in the non-profit world of development, public relations and special events.
	Ann Marie DeFrancesca Board Member and Director of Childlife Schneiders Childrens Hospital		Christopher Cappelli Board Member
	Nicole Almeida Nicole is the Director of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program at the Children's Medical Center at Winthrop University Hospital. ( The Child LIfe Program strives to reduce the negative impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations that affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families.) Nicole oversees Child Life programming for both in-patient and out-patient services throughout the Winthrop Community. These areas include but are not limited to the Pediatric Floor, Pediatric Emergency Room, Cancer Center for Kids, Pediatric Specialty Center as well as any additional area where pediatric services are required.		Dr. Marc Weinblatt Medical Director Winthrop Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology
	Kenny Exler Kenny Exler: Director of Territory Operations for the Northeast and Mid Atlantic Regions of Kohl's. I am responsible for Operations and Financial accountability for 251 stores.		Janice McIntyre Board Member
	Gail Ferrantino-Walsh Gail Ferrentino-Walsh, CPTA, ATP,CRTS: Director of Rehab Services for the RRT Group, Inc., providing custom seating and positioning products and durable medical equipment for persons with disabilities.		Edward Walsh Senior Vice President and Founder of the RRT Group, Inc. A Durable Medical Equipment and Respiratory Supplier based in Plainview, NY
	Sharon Paternoster Founding Board Member and Secretary. Sharon works at St. Francis Hospital as an RN. She works with committee members to coordinate correspondences. Assists in letter writing for announcements, submits minutes.		Katie Coleman Katie Coleman became involved with The Michael Magro Foundation through J. De Sena & Associates and recently became a board member. She is married to Robert Coleman and has a chocolate lab named Tuna. Responsibilities include assisting Terrie with correspondence.
	Linda Steinberg Linda Steinberg: Founding Board Member and Treasurer. Linda is an RN working in a private practice setting. Experienced fund raiser through her community PTA involvement. Assists with grant research and some grant writing.