Our Board of Directors
Virginia E. Maurer, MD
FOUNDER
Dr. Maurer is the former Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and former Director of NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Breast Health Program. After 40 years of serving as a prominent breast surgeon and breast cancer specialist, Dr. Maurer retired from the active practice of surgery in 2022. Her many years of dedicated medical service has made an invaluable impact on the Long Island community and beyond. She continues to dedicate herself to the urgent work of breast cancer education and is integrally involved in the mission and promotion of the Foundation through the Medical Advisory Council and various event committees. Dr. Maurer has two daughters and four grandchildren.
Greg Schaefer
CHAIRPERSON
He has served as the President of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors of the Rockville Centre Lions Club, and on the boards of South Nassau Communities Hospital, Molloy College, and the Limb Kind Foundation. He was born and raised in Rockville Centre where he continues to live with his wife Michelle and their two beautiful children, a nine-year-old son Cain and a six-year-old daughter Cameron.
Pamela Rousakis Praetorius
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Today, as a Financial Advisor in Garden City, New York, Ms. Praetorius uses her firsthand knowledge of the issues facing private business owners to present insightful solutions to the challenges of maintaining wealth and maximizing its return.
A graduate of Hofstra University and an active member of Long Island’s Greek American community, Ms. Praetorius has founded The Good Neighbor Fund and The Holiday Spirit Program. Over the past decade these organizations have provided financial relief to dozens of health and poverty stricken individuals and provided meals for more than a thousand.
Andrew F. Corrado
TREASURER
Andrew Corrado is a Senior Vice President and Group Director for Signature Bank. With more than 27 years in the financial services industry, he currently co-leads a team of bankers focused on commercial and middle market clients across the metropolitan NY area. Prior to joining Signature Bank, Mr. Corrado was the Market President for Capital One where he focused on continuously improving the customer experience, growing revenue and leveraging market opportunities.
He played a critical role in overseeing and coordinating company resources to help ensure meaningful contributions to local communities. Mr. Corrado also served as Senior Vice President, heading Capital One’s Professional Services and Private Banking Division across the country. In his capacity as Board Member of the Maurer Foundation, Mr. Corrado’s expertise in financial matters has proven invaluable. He has further demonstrated his interest in philanthropy by serving as Board Member and Treasurer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New York.
Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS
SECRETARY
Dr. Douglas has lectured on a wide range of topics including cosmetic surgery, cleft lip surgery, breast reconstruction, and reconstruction for skin malignancies. His areas of expertise include cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, rhinoplasty and aesthetic breast surgery. Dr. Douglas has also written many original papers in the field of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Douglas brings his extensive art background to Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. His paintings hang around the country and he plays keyboard in his rock band. He actively competes in triathlons, is a cyclist, swimmer, and weight trains.
Gary Barello
BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Barello holds a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish from Stony Brook University, successfully completed his MBA in Management from Dowling College, and attended St. John’s School of Law. As an active member of the community, Mr. Barello serves as Board Chair of Sperry Federal Credit Union and is a former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Managers and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Continuing his commitment to education, Mr. Barello also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Dowling College where he teaches employment law, business ethics, human resources management, organizational and industrial psychology, and human relations.
John J. Barnosky, Esq.
BOARD MEMBER
In addition to his work at Farrell Fritz, he is a frequent lecturer at New York State Bar Association seminars on trust and estate practice and has written articles published in the New York Law Journal, The Nassau Lawyer, and the Journal of the Suffolk Academy of Law. Jack is a past chair of the Nassau County Bar Association.
Tammy Fortune
BOARD MEMBER
As the daughter of renowned breast surgeon and The Maurer Foundation founder, Dr. Virginia Maurer, Tammy has been a staunch, lifelong supporter of breast health and has been taught from an early age the value of female leadership. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with her husband, two children, and their dog.
Donald Gelestino
BOARD MEMBER
This expertise allowed him to start his first company Ver-Tech Elevator Co., Inc. Through Donald’s expert guidance and management, he transformed this company into a multi-million dollar force within the elevator industry, successfully negotiating its lucrative sale, which subsequently allowed him to embark on his newest venture with the founding of his company Champion Elevator in 2015. Through Champion Elevator, Donald is able to display his exceptional leadership and the professionalism that have been hallmarks of his illustrious career.
Anne Marie Immerso
BOARD MEMBER
Since Anne Marie began her career in the 1980’s with European American Bank, her stellar performance record and expert knowledge has propelled her to progressively more responsible positions in all facets of finance. Her impressive portfolio of long-term clients have come to know her as a trusted advisor and unwavering advocate for their financial success. Anne Marie’s extensive expertise in banking and business makes her an invaluable asset to the Board of Directors.
Joan Leondis
BOARD MEMBER
David Marino
BOARD MEMBER
Paul Pomponio
BOARD MEMBER
Kathy Weiss, PhD
TREASURER
Currently she is an adjunct professor at LIU Post Campus in the Department of Educational Leadership & Administration, and an associate with School Leadership LLC, a company that assists school boards in searching for superintendents.