Our staff
Our team is small, which means that the vast majority of our funding can go directly into research, treatment, and care for children with cancer and blood disorders. We’re here to help any way we can—just send us a message or give us a call. It’s always a pleasure to hear from our supporters.
- Robert Bomersbach, Executive Director
rdb39@cumc.columbia.edu, 646.317.6277 - Kathryn Leiby, Development and Special Events
kl2601@cumc.columbia.edu, 212.305.5010 - Ray Bonilla, Gift and Database Coordinator
rb3183@cumc.columbia.edu, 212.305.8209 - Christopher Clemente, Accountant
cc2833@cumc.columbia.edu, 212.305.1420 - Kadesha D. Washington, Communications Coordinator
kw2718@cumc.columbia.edu, 212.305.8209
Our Board
We’re extremely lucky to have a passionate, committed Board of Directors to help us achieve our mission. Below, we’ve listed all voting members of the Board as of September 1, 2017.
Officers
- Robert Kapito, President
- Donald Garber, Vice President
- Marianne Brown, Secretary
- Michael Weiner, MD, Treasurer, Founder
Members
- Donna Azarian
- John Azarian
- Michael Brown
- Doug Cannaliato
- Peter Cieszko
- John Commerford
- Lorraine Commerford
- Robert Cudequest
- Brett Epstein
- Fredrica Ford
- Michael Ford
- Larry Gordon
- Abi Hoffman
- Steven Hoffman
- Jeff Kurtz
- Sharon Kurtz
- Scott Prince
- Sharon Prince
- Sam Riter
- Iris Schwartz
- Wynne Savitt Weiner
- Sara Wormser
Our Values
Family
A child’s illness affects the whole family, so the whole family should be a part of the child’s treatment and recovery. We are dedicated to individualized care for each patient family, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Innovation
We believe in doing everything possible—and thinking beyond what’s currently possible—for our patients and families. Our ambitions are outsized and, we believe, entirely achievable. We want nothing short of finding a cure for every child.
Compassion
We believe in hope. It’s something each person facing a life-threatening illness deserves. We offer a place where excellent care makes life brighter for the children and families whose worlds have been turned upside down by illness.
Relationships
We know that we’re working with children and families, not just diseases. Every person in our community—doctors, scientists, staff, donors, and volunteers—wants our children to be as healthy and happy as possible, and we work together to achieve that goal.
Dedication
We believe we can make a difference, and we owe it to the children fighting so hard for their lives every day to give them all the support they need.