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| BIOGRAPHIES of GKCEN BOARD |
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| Ms. Cascio began volunteering with the charity in 1991. She serves as a program presenter, actress, and magician at the Good Knight Museum. She has continuously been elected Chairwoman of the organization since 1996. Her responsibilities include, administration and management of budgetary decisions; development and maintain efficient organization of personnel and office systems, perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties,
assist in all aspects of coordinating, supervising and implementing educational seminars for children; consult on creation and development of new programs; perform community outreach activities and supervise volunteers.
EXPERIENCE:
MICROGRAFX, INC., Annapolis, MD. January 2000 – 2002. Sales Coordinator/Inside Sales
- Support Technical Graphics Sales/Marketing Team in all aspects of intelligent graphics software sales including: drafting price quotes; responding to customer email and telephone inquiries concerning software; developing customer relationships; attending conferences and conventions; supporting solutions team with providing solutions for customer e-commerce business problems and monitoring project status; drafting customer renewal notices; maintaining and tracking customer license renewal status; negotiating and revising license agreements and related contracts; entering orders and preparing client billing.
- Assist Director of Sales with general administrative and personnel responsibilities including: managing and tracking sales reports; coordinating meetings and managing related action items; collaborating on product promotions; and tracking monthly employee commission reports.
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL, Washington, DC. February 1996 – December 1999. Senior Corporate Finance Assistant
- Assisted corporate attorneys in all aspects of high profile corporate practice including: preparing SEC filings; drafting, proofreading and organizing documents for transaction closings; interfacing with clients, government agencies and service providers; attending transaction closings; maintaining and updating precedent files; preparing client billing .
- Provided secondary support to litigation team in all aspects of high profile litigation practice including: cite checking; performing on-line research; providing assistance with document management for depositions and trial including organizing exhibit and witness binders; monitoring legislation and attending Congressional hearings.
- Provided back up to paralegal supervisor related to paralegal personnel issues and designation of responsibilities.
GILBERG & KURENT, Washington, DC. June 1991- February 1996. Legal Assistant
- Assisted attorneys in general liability practice will all aspects of trial preparation including locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing trial schedules and organizing exhibits. Assisted attorneys in general litigation practice with all aspects of case management including performing fact investigations, preparing subpoenas in various jurisdictions and summaries of special damages, drafting pretrial reports and summarizing depositions.
- Trained and supervised three legal assistants.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY. Placement Assistant
CONGRESSWOMAN CONSTANCE MORELLA, Wheaton, MD. Spring Intern.
EDUCATION:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY. Bachelor of Arts, February 1991.
Major: Politics Minor: French Honors: Trustees Scholarship, NYU and Cornaro Scholarship, NIAF.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Proficient in French and Italian with translation skills.
Computer skills: Windows 3.1 - NT, WordPerfect Office 2000, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 2000, Pivotal, CIS database, iGrafx Process, World Wide Web/Internet, SAP, Lexis, Westlaw and Quickbooks. |
Mr. Malinowski began volunteering with the charity in 2000. He is the National Coordinator of the Good Knight Homeland Security Youth Mentoring Coalition and head of the Association of Retired Police Officers Division maintaining liasion with all law enforcement nationwide. He is a Senior Program Presenter and trainer. He serves as an actor and magician at the Good Knight Museum.
Mr. Malinowski served for four years in the United States Air Force then became a Baltimore County Police Officer. He retired with the rank of Major after 20 years of service. He has an educational background in psychology with a Bachelor's Degree in Police Science. His professional experience includes being an instructor at the Commander Training Academy, Director of Budget Operations, Commander of Internal Affairs, Commander of Personnel Division, Project Management, Community Relations, Undercover Intelligence Officer and Detective (burglary).
He is currently a certified Hypnotherapist.
Mr. Malinowski applies his management and coordination skills as President of the charity and an assistant with all programs and grants as well as a presenter of the Good Knight Programs. |
| Ms. Robinson began volunteering with the charity in 1990. Her responsibilities have varied from acting as a volunteer Public Relations Coordinator to coordinating our United Way Campaigns to presenting Good Knight Programs at schools and at the Good Knight Museum. She has assisted with the media advocacy of the organization. She has also been responsible for the implementation of grants issued through the United Way to schools within the District of Columbia.
EXPERIENCE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER 8/00 - 5/01 Yuzyil Isil Ifigh School - Istanbul, Turkey - Taught English literature, composition and English language skills to high school students in a private Turkish high school.
WRITING TEACHER 6/99 - 8/99 Montgomery College - Rockville, Maryland Taught composition and creative writing to a select group of advanced writing students.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER 8/98 - 6/00 Pyle Middle School - Bethesda, Maryland - Worked in Montgomery County public school system teaching English literature and composition. Ran after school club for new students.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 4/95 - 12/95 J.B. Johnson Nursing Center - Washington D.C. - Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers and student employees for Johnson Nursing Center.
PROJECT ASSISTANT - 5/93- 12/93 - American Association for the Advancement of Science - Washington D.C. - Assisted Project Coordinator in International Doctorate with writing, research, coordinating seminars for Eastern European scientists, and clerical duties.
EDUCATION
B.A, ENGLISH DENISON UNIVERSITY GRANVILLE. OH-1983
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TEACHERS 2000 PROGRAM GRADUATE - 1999
J.D., UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW SAN FRANCISCO, CA - 1987
CERTIFIED TO TEACH ENGLISH - THE STATE OF MARYLAND, U.S.A. |
Ms. Gross has been a volunteer with the charity since 1987. She has served in both positions of Vice President Treasurer of the organization since 1990. She is a senior program coordinator, lecturer and actress at the Good Knight Museum.
Ms. Gross has held a variety of positions within the organization to include In-kind Procurement Manager, Program Development Director, Educational Outreach Specialist and Grant Writer. Ms. Gross has been awarded a number of distinctions throughout her career to include the J.C. Penny Golden Rule Award and being awarded with a Volunteer of the Year Award.
Background: Graduate of Vassar College
1978 Hastings College of the Law
1981
Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia.Commenced volunteering with the Good Knight Child Empowerment Network, Inc. in 1987.
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| Ms. Sevilla has volunteered with the charity since 1990.. As she states, "My greatest passion is to keep children safe." She has dedicated her time and effort in the arena of crime prevention education for children of all ages. For this effort, Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) awarded her the Chairman's award for Community Involvement. She currently serves as Secretary. This former Miss Philippines, fashion and advertising model is also a published poet and playwright. Utilizing first hand experience in non-traditional jobs in corporate America, she co-authored a made-for TV drama-comedy called “It’s About Time!” which presents women’s issues, family concerns, and ethnic diversity as positive images in the media.
Key Qualifications
June R. Sevilla is President and Chief Executive Officer of Q-Makeda, Inc., a telecommunications consulting firm specializing in international telecommunications business development, engineering, and new technology applications. Personnel skill sets include business and technology needs assessment, business development, proposal and technical writing, technical/industrial feasibility studies, database and Information Systems (including MIS, Internet, PC, LAN, and WAN, installation/maintenance.) Has provided clients with winning proposals, improved business models, refined new technology applications, business analysis and development. Current projects include MIS, network database administration for network optimization and revenue recovery.June Sevilla has successfully collaborated with others on several new businesses development and telecommunications projects in the U.S. and abroad. These include voice, data, internet, cellular technology, information technologies, management information systems, rates and tariffs, customer service, provisioning, network installation and maintenance, facilities management, and overall telecommunications technical needs assessments for U.S. based corporations and developing countries overseas. Successfully funded projects include BAII-Italy, FCI-Sweden, Telecommunications of the Government of Egypt and private sector new business development of telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines.
June Sevilla has over 20+ years of telecommunications, engineering management, and information technologies expertise. These include experience in almost every facet of telco operations, leading edge technology applications, business analysis and development, strategic and competitive planning, business process re-engineering, network, database, and Information Systems management, customer servicing, facility mapping, emergency 911, general engineering, switching, field operations, and technical support. Consistent track record of designing, developing, and implementing successful strategies, programs, and support systems resulting in work function efficiencies, revenue recovery, new business sales, and competitive hedge. Self-starter, energetic, and adept at assessing business needs. Research and problem solving skills enable accurate determination of problem root cause and successful conversion/synchronization of broad corporate goals to customized field requirements. Resourceful in creating innovative technical solutions to business problems at reasonable costs and time deliverables. A major strength is capability to visualize and transform technical concepts into business applications and opportunities for market entry. Accomplished public speaker and writer. Writing skills include successful business proposals, presentations, technical documentation and published literary works. Ms. Sevilla’s solid technical background, visionary concepts, and practical business applications have been successfully utilized by a variety of clients from small companies, emerging U.S. telecommunications firms such as World Data and E.Spire, to Fortune 500 corporations such as Bell Atlantic, AT&T, GTE, and Zodiac of North America.Prior to forming Q-Makeda, Inc., Ms Sevilla held a variety of key management positions in Bell Atlantic consisting of Regional Network Operations, Switching Control Center and Network Management, Information Systems development and implementation, MIS database and billing reconciliation, Marketing and Field Operations technical support, Special Services Circuit Design, Provisioning, Planning, Switch installation and maintenance, Facilities management, Service Order fulfillment and Customer Service.Ms Sevilla also held strategic positions with American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T), White Plains, NY, prior to joining Bell Atlantic. She was Manager, Financial Systems; responsible for the maintenance and programming support of AT&T's billing and accounting systems and the accuracy of financial revenue reports and settlements with the regional operating companies including Bell Canada. She was also Senior Engineer; managed Long Distance circuit design engineers.
Education/Professional Development:
Graduate credits in: - Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, James Madison University/- New Product Line Management, Wharton Business School, Univ. Of Penn., Philadelphia, PA/- Telecommunications and Engineering Management, Bell Center for Technical Education, IL/ -Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of San Augustin, PhilippinesComputer Skills/Technical Training:
Internet, DOS, Windows95/97/NT, AccessPRO, Excel, PowerPoint, WORD, WordPerfect,
AutoCAD (hands-on), AutoCAD-3D, and AutoLISP (familiar)
UNIX, SYBASE, Visual Basic, DBASE, Oracle for End Users, ODBC applications (familiar) |
Ms. DeVane has been a volunteer with the Network since 2001. She coordiantes all volunteer activity at the Good Knight Museum and oversees the planting and maintenance of the gardens, labyrinth and waterfalls. She is a senior program presenter, accomplished magician and actress.
Twenty-five years of progressive experience in health-related fields. Focus has been on integrative approaches to include nutritional management of autoimmune and chronic conditions, in/out patient diabetes management, counseling, program development and marketing, and corporate health promotion. ADA Registered Dietitian*MS in Exercise Physiology*Certified Diabetes Educator*Reiki/Cranial Sacral Practitioner.
Selected Career accomplishments
*Manage and coordinate natural pharmacy and educational programs for Integrative Health Care Practices. Incorporate Functional Medicine protocols into nutritional management protocols.
*Deliver comprehensive diabetes management care to patients and staff in university medical center outpatient setting.
*Implement diabetes program/management as member of multidisciplinary diabetes intervention team.
*Develop and market health-related programs and activities to community; to include fairs, seminars and worksite programs.
*Develop and supervise outpatient counseling programs in weight management, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, sports and other clinical nutrition areas.
*Develop nutrition/physical fitness curriculums for community college/university programs.
*Presenter at numerous programs.
Education
Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology; University of Maryland, College Park, MD; honors.
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics; University of Maryland.
Bachelors of Arts in European Literature/History; University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Credentials/certifications:
Secondary Teaching Credentials; University of Washington.
Licensed Dietitian, State of Maryland; District of Columbia.
American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian.
Certified Diabetes Educator/ Insulin Pump Therapy certified/ CPR certified.
Reiki/Cranial Sacral Practitioner
Continuing Education: Functional Medicine, Herbology, Homeopathy, Holistic Practices
Candidate: Doctorate Degree in Naturopathy, Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Professional Experience
Clinical Nutritionist: Naval Health Clinic, US Naval Academy, 2006-present.
Adjunct Professor, Nutrition: Montgomery College 2003-2006.
JRD Consulting: Independent nutrition/wellness consultant 1989-present:
*Private Practice Practitioner, *conventional/complementary-based physician practices in DC Metro area
*Hospital/Medical School Programs:
UMBC Joslin Center: diabetes education for targeted internal medicine offices, 2004-2006.
Bridging the Gap: group/individual counseling/program development for alternative medicine addiction in/out patient facility, 2004-2006.
Physicians Memorial Hospital/Providence Hospital/Shady Grove Hospital: weight management/corporate occupational health and screening programs/diabetes management education1992-1997.
* Corporate Programs: occupational Health Screening Consultant for companies servicing national/local corporations/government offices/US Congress/Senate; Giant Foods Diabetes Store Tour Guide, 1991-1992.
*Diabetes Action, Research and Education Foundation, Diabetes Consultant, 1992-present: Program developer and website consultant for diabetes questions, www.diabetesaction.org.
Diabetes Consultant, Diabetes Knowledge Exchange: Innovex, 3/01-4/30/02. Market to and assist physicians’ offices in the greater Metropolitan DC area in improving diabetes Standards of Care practices.
Diabetes Educator/Research Coordinator/Clinical Nutritionist: George Washington University Departments of Endocrinology and Integrative Medicine 2000-2001. Comprehensive diabetes education for outpatients/OB high risk patients; clinical nutritionists for all areas of the Medical Faculty Associates, study coordinator for all diabetes research projects with the Department of Endocrinology, clinical nutritionist employing functional assessment testing and natural pharmacy for the Medical Faculty Associates Integrative Medicine Center.
Clinical Nutritionist/Natural Pharmacy Manager: American Whole Health, 1999-2000. Multi-site integrative medicine corporation. Support clinicians in understanding how to complement pharmaceuticals with nutraceuticals; education programs for staff and patients, clinical nutrition intervention for patients with Functional Medicine approach.
Nutrition and Mid-Atlantic Marketing Consultant/Research Coordinator: Health Studies Collegium/Serammune Physicians Lab, 1996-1999. ELISA/ACT Treatment Program identifying food, environmental and chemical sensitivities. Marketing and training of environmental medicine program geared for treatment of autoimmune and chronic conditions. Study Coordinator for Diabetes research protocol.
Diabetes Educator: Diabetes Treatment Center, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 1992-96.
*Created value for physicians/hospital by team approach to care; assisted Attendings in general patient skills/medication management as requested.
*Developed/implemented diabetes classes and programs; 1:1 counseling.
*Developed exercise protocols for both in/out patients.
*Involved in diabetes research protocols, including implantable pumps/lispro; member of insulin pump therapy team.
*Supervised Nutrition Intern Work Experience Program.
*Coordinated diabetes skills management for OB High Risk Clinic.
*Delivered hospital/community-based diabetes lectures and in-services to residents, interns, nursing staff.
Other Professional Experiences
*Educator: Instructor nutrition/fitness, Prince Georges Community/College
Instructor faculty/staff courses University of Maryland Wellness Program
Lab assistant, UMD: Exercise Physiology Assessments
Nutrition Instructor American Red Cross/American Heart Association
*Sales/management for fitness clubs
*Commercial/residential real estate sales
*Secondary level teacher in several disciplines; supervised Special Education Programs
*Adult remedial education classes.
Awards and Affiliations
*Presidential Silver Medal for Community Service, 2004: Volunteer Service for Good Knight Child Empowerment Network, promoting/enacting child safety programs in communities nationally.
*American Heart Association, Community Service Award. Chairperson, Nutrition Scientific Update, 1987.
*Member: American Dietetic Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators/Integrative Care Practices, Sports and Cardiovascular Association of Nutritionists.
Research Experience/Publications
Coordinator: Effect of Avandia on Drug-naïve Patients with Type II diabetes; George Washington Medical Faculty Associates Department of Endocrinology
*Investigator: “Determining the Role of Food/Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities in Type 1 Diabetes.” Health Studies Collegium, 1997-98. In Process.
*Investigator: “Effects of Yoga vs. Aerobic Training on Pulse Rate and Cardiac Amplitude”; Graduate Thesis.
*Kokkinos, P.F. et al. “Effects of Strength Training on Lipoprotein-Lipid Profiles and Post Heparin Lipase Activity in Men at Risk for Coronary Heart Disease” (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise) Vol. 23, N0. 10, Jan., 1991, pp.1134-1139.
*Smutok et al. “Aerobic vs. Strength Training for Risk Factor Intervention in Middle-aged Men at High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease” (Metabolism) Vol. 42, No. 2, Feb. 1993, pp. 177-184.
*Author. Diabetes Self-Management: The Basics and Beyond. Written to be patient-friendly for management skills and information of alternative ways being research to manage diabetes.
Script writer/performer of diabetes and exercise video: Gain without Pain.
*Coordinator/Investigator: Pilot study of Effects of Chiropractic/Nutritional/Lifestyle Interventions on Pancreatic Output/Glucose Control for Diabetes. Unpublished.
Volunteer and Other Activities
Good Knight Child Empowerment Network: Member of performing group with year round shows/camps that disseminates themes of child protection and safety from all forms of human predation in interactive theater fashion.
Performer: musical theater, dancer of many forms of dance, Instructor of Middle Eastern and Power Belly
Yoga, equitation, aquatics, outdoor activities/sports
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| Mr. Vrbensky commenced volunteering with the charity in 1994. In 1996, Mr. Vrbensky became an Assistant Project Coordinator. His responsibilities included conducting safety programs and other educational seminars, designing and constructing exhibits at the Good Knight Museum and supervising volunteers associated with programs implementation. In 1999, Mr. Vrbensky became the Director of Buildings and Grounds for the Good Knight Museum. Responsibility for this position includes developing the overall vision of the exhibit design, collection of materials necessary for the design, and development of the volunteer base for the manifestation of the exhibits. He has also been involved with the administration and implementation of grants related to Good Knight Program presentations. Mr. Vrbensky's background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. He has skills and training in crisis intervention as well as in various integrative health fields. He has worked for a variety of companies in the areas of engineering and electrical support. He has also worked at a hospital in Michigan as a Psychiatric Technician where he worked closely with adults and adolescents in crisis situations and directed groups dealing with depression, grief and loss, by using problem solving, anger management, drug prevention education and relaxation techniques. |
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