Michele Giletto is Managing Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of eWomenNetworks, a business oriented networking group of over 3,800 local business women. She is also a decorating services professional who owns and operates Comfort Zone, a real estate staging company. Michele has walked the caregiver path in her own life, and brings that committment and understanding to Nancy's House.

Pari Hashemi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  In addition to her commitment to caregivers Pari brings a clear sense of fiscal management and a focused energy to the board.

Howard Kaufman brings his skill and knowledge as a Philadelphia lawyer to Nancy's House. He is the
founding partner of Kaufman, Coren, & Ress, PC. and has been practicing law since 1969.

Michael Norton is a founding partner of NLA Works, an advertising and marketing agency that is based on integrity. He is also someone who has taken the path of caregiver. It is his commitment to integrity, serving the needs of caregivers, and helping promote the mission of Nancy’s House that makes Michael a valuable addition to the board.                         

Barbara Taylor is a founding partner of JanBara Associates, Hers is a dynamic approach to enhancing individual & corporate performance, and she brings that energy and focus to Nancy's House. Barbara also has taught board development at Cheltenham Adult School.

Colleen Vallen is a CPA who specializes in forensic accounting. She is a principal partner at Parente Randolph in Philadelphia. The experience of a friend whose son was diagnosed with cancer brought the strains of the caregiving experience into sharp focus for Colleen, and it is that understanding, along with her expert skills, that she brings to Nancy's House.

Laura Reale is a PR consultant who has run her own consulting business for 10 years. As the daughter of aging parents, Laura knows the daily stresses that go with caregiving. Nancy's House benefits from Laura's experience in event planning and public relations.

Mary Salva-Reans is Director of Marketing and Sales at Stapeley in Germantown, a continuing care community. She brings to Nancy's House an insider's understanding of the caregiving community, experience in marketing, and an unparalleled level of energy and humor.

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