We
want to thank the following distinguished members of our Advisory Board for their
expertise in their fields of medicine, religion, and business. They are leaders
and innovators in their various professions and are a great resource for our organization
in its pursuit of educating the public about the benefits of genetic testing.
Medical Leaders:
- Jeanne Brungar, MS, CGC
Board Certified Genetic Counselor
South Atlantic Regional Marketing Specialist
Myriad Genetic Laboratories
- Debra Somers Copit, MD
Director
of Breast Imaging
Department of Radiology Albert Einstein
- Talia
Donenberg, MS, CGC
Board Certified Genetic Counselor
The Dr.
John T. Mac Donald Foundation for Medical Genetics
Miller School
of Medicine University of Miami
- Julie Gralow, M.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine/Oncology
University of Washington
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- Emily Gutter, MS
Genetic
Counselor
Myriad Genetic Laboratories
- Kevin S. Hughes, M.D., FACS
Co-Director, Avon Comprehensive Breast Evaluation Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
- Lisa K. Jablon,
MD
Department of Surgery
Marion-Louise Saltzman Women's Center
Albert Einstein Medical Center
- Noah D. Kauff,
M.D.
Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology
Clinical Genetics
and Gynecology Services
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Ksenia P. Koon, MS
Director of Breast Cancer Education and Outreach
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/University of Washington
- Elisa
Krill-Jackson, MD
Hematology/Oncology
Fellow of the American
College of Physicians
The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care
- Gina Montie, PA-C , MS
Center for Breast Care
Boca Raton
Community Hospital
- Louise E. Morrell, MD
Medical Director
Hematology/Oncology
Center for Breast Care
Boca Raton Community Hospital
- Manuel A. Peñalver, M.D.
Gynecologic Oncology, Advanced Pelvic Surgery
South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
Doctors Hospital/Professor University of Miami
School of Medicine
2000 Distinguished Surgeon of the Year
"It is an exciting time to be doing gynecologic oncology, because of all
the recent discoveries. One of the most important things that has come across
in the last few years is the ability to identify patients who have genetic predisposition
to cancer of the ovary and cancer of the breast. With BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing,
patients who are suspect of having a familial tendency to cancer can receive increased
surveillance, chemo-prophylaxis and even surgical prophylaxis in some cases.
These procedures can be life saving and it is important to be able to know who
to offer these tests to as well as what to do in interpreting the results."
- Rochelle G Sheib, M.D.
Hematology, Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute/Harvard Cancer Center
- Elizabeth D. Tan-Chiu,
M.D.
Medical Office of Charles L. Vogel
Medical Oncology, Board
Certified Internal Medicine
Religious Leaders:
- Rabbi Richard Address
Director: Union for Reform Judaism: Department of Jewish Family Concerns
“One of the highest of our Jewish values is that of pikuach nefesh , the saving of life. The rapid progress in medical technology in general,
and genetics research in particular, has brought increased attention to the issue
of genetic testing and various types of organ and tissue transplantation. Across
the denominational spectrum of contemporary Judaism, involvement in these areas
is increasingly seen as being a modern mitzvah. Education and awareness
are fundamental aspects in breaking down the barriers of fear and misinformation
that may still exist within our community. The "gift of life" is our
most precious possession. To "save" a life is among our highest of callings.
The blessing of medical technology has begun to make it possible for us to
remove the barriers of fear and ignorance in order to save and enhance life. May
this continue to be God's will.”
- Rabbi Richard Agler, DD
Congregation B'nai Israel
Senior Rabbi
- Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
Vice President, University of Judaism
- Andrea Cannon
National Board of Director of WRJ & District #13 Area Director
for WRJ
- Betsy Dobrick
Executive Director
Temple Torah
- Shelley Herman
President
Jewish Women International
- Rabbi Jack Riemer
Co Editor of So That Your Values Live On: A Treasury of Ethical Wills
- Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman
Beth Shalom Congregation
"Knowledge is power, and I mean religious power. We make the most
appropriate decisions when we have the best knowledge available to us.
Judaism treasures learning and knowledge in all realms, because all
knowledge enables us to make appropriate Jewish decisions. The premium
our tradition places on pikuach nefesh (the obligation to save life)
requires not only commitment and will, but information, as well. JACOB
International and Reach Global exists to help Jews and non-Jews acquire the information
they need to make informed choices and save lives."
- Cantor Stephanie Shore
Congregation B'nai Israel
Cantor,
Song Writer & Composer
Leads the Alter Chai Notes, the Shultones
and the Junior Chai Notes
Named Best Cantor
“With
the advancements in technology I am awestruck that we are able to test for these
devastating diseases that in many cases will spare countless women so
much pain and suffering. To quote a famous phrase, "If we can save
one life, it is as if we have saved the world". There is no doubt that
lives will be saved due to the efforts of JACOB International. It is my
honor to serve on the Advisory Board.”
Business Leaders:
- Tamara Bream
Vice President
HB Associates
- Edward
Federman
President
Lexi Management LLC
- Jennifer B. Kivitz
Emerging Market Debt
Goldman
Sachs
- Linda B. Kivitz
Attorney at Law
Norman
Kivitz Company
- William J. Korff, PMP
Senior Consultant
CGI-AMS
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