Maternal Child

Northern Consortium Celebrates Motherhood at Spring Gala

The Northern Consortium recently held its Spring Gala at Neiman Marcus’ Rotunda Restaurant in Paramus.  The theme of the event was “A Celebration of Motherhood.”  Guests enjoyed a raffle, Silent Auction, and readings from two authors: Lauren Grodstein, author of Friend of the Family, which was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, and 5 year old Farese Pugsley, who read from his book Ian for Dice. Pictures from the event are featured below. Please click on each thumbnail to see a larger version.

	The sunflower, the Northern Consortium’s logo, represents vitality, resilency, and strength.
	Donna Laudati, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, being welcomed by the Northern Consortium’s Carolyn DeBoer.
	Dr. Rosa Chaviano-Moran, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Trustee and Chair of the Fundraising Committee, samples some of the Hors D’oeuvres.
	Sybil Schreiber, Mental Health Clinic of Passaic, Trustee, surveys the Silent Auction bidding options.
	Dr. Faith Frieden, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, welcomed by Northern Consortium Staff.
	Carol Casser, Holy Name Medical Center, wife of Board Member Chuck Casser, and member of the Fundraising Task Force, attended with her twin sister, Harriet Walsh.
	Linda Sloane Locke, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, enjoying the ambience of Neiman Marcus’ Rotunda.
	Gretel Muscato, Mountainside Hospital, catches up with Gwenn Levine.
	Ilise Zimmermann, President and CEO of the Northern Consortium, flanked by physicians: Dr. Wendy Warren (NJ Perinatal Associates), Dr. Jane Goldman (Englewood Hospital and Medical Center), Dr. Michele Preminger (Women’s Emotional Wellness Center), and Dr. Faith Frieden (Englewood Hospital and Medical Center)
	Catherine Yaxley, Holy Name Medical Center, gives strategic points regarding the Silent Auction to fellow Trustee, Sandra Gougousis.
	Lena Cooksley of The Professional Women’s Network For Service chats with the Northern Consortium’s Carolyn DeBoer about Ilise Zimmermann’s upcoming trip to Racine, Wisconsin.
	Nekia Lewis, Horizon Health, and Aviva Woog, Healthfirst NJ, are thanked by Ilise Zimmermann for their support and corporate sponsororship.
	Denise Addison, RN, Holy Name Medical Center, and Chair of the Northern Consortium’s Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center Advisory Board, attended with her mother.
	The Northern Consortium’s Prince Amankwah expresses appreciation to Roberta Hardy, Executive Director, and Maddy Carr, Christian Pentecostal Day Care Centers, for representing the Township of Irvington.
	Michael Greene, Trustee, compares notes about the Northern Consortium’s Nurse Family Partnership program with Cathy Chin of the Alman Group.
	Mona Lisa Adamo, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Trustee, and First Chairman of Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies of Northern New Jersey, explains the mission of the new initiative.
	Farese Pugsley of Irvington reads his book, Ian for Dice.
	Farese Pugsley is 5 years old and attends a day care center served by one of the Northern Consortium’s programs.
	Lauren Grodstein, author of Friend of the Family, answers questions about her book.
	Ilise Zimmermann introduces her mother and one of her daughters to the evening’s guests.
	Cathy Ainora, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Trustee, finds a quiet moment to catch up with Dr. Wendy Warren, NJ Perinatal Association, Trustee.
	Marie Kinsella of the Northern Consortium, pictured with fellow staff members, scores a raffle prize.
	Kathy Cotsonas, the Northern Consortium’s CFO, oversees the collection of prize money for Silent Auction winners.