Top Talent

ReServists’ professional backgrounds and interests are as diverse as the communities they serve. More than 70% have college  degrees, 40% have a graduate degree as well. Here are the profiles of some new ReServists:

Allan M. has extensive experience as a family therapist, mediator, teacher and trainer. Most recently he was a social worker/family therapist and a family mediator with the Institute of Family Therapy in London. He also had a 15-year private practice in divorce mediation and conflict resolution. He is an accredited mediator by the UK College of Family Mediation and accredited for legally-aided mediation by the Legal Aid Board (UK). In a volunteer capacity he was involved in a pilot program that addressed the needs of homeless adolescents who were in conflict with their families.

Ann M. is a professional museum curator and exhibition developer with substantial experience in interpretation for history exhibitions. Most recently she has returned to the education field where she began as a college professor in urban studies. She is partnering with educators to enrich curriculum with specifically tailored experiences and resources in the world of historical, cultural and urban museums in New York City. Before that she was an independent curator/exhibition developer and curated exhibits for the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Museum of the City of New York. She was also curator of exhibitions for The Brooklyn Historical Society. As a volunteer she works with The Bank Street Family Center as an assistant teacher in the infant-toddler classroom and The What to Expect Foundation Shop where she is co-manager.

Joseph B. is a professional network engineer who installed and maintained computer network equipment and worked on install and upgrade projects for MCI/Verizon. His career began with Montgomery Community College in admissions and records. He volunteers in workforce development for AARP helping clients with their resumes, networking, cover letters and interviewing skills. In a volunteer capacity he helps with IT issues at a food pantry hosted by United Ministries.

Hara S. is a was a public services librarian with 20 years’ experience serving readers of all ages. Most recently she was an art librarian, part time, for the New York Public Library's Mid-Manhattan branch. Before that she was branch librarian/site manager for New York Public Library - Tompkins Square. She supervised a staff of 15 and was responsible for budgeting for and selecting adult and reference materials. While there she also ran the community gallery and artists in residence program. She volunteers as a docent at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum.

Ronald C. was a sales and marketing executive with 26 years of experience operating hotels and restaurants, followed by 26 years as a food broker. Most recently he was a sales executive for ChefMod/Ark Restaurants where he sold an internet based computerized purchasing system to restaurants. Before that he was president/food broker for Cornucopia Of Foods. While there he supervised food brokers selling meat, fish, produce and dairy to upscale restaurant, hotels and institutions. He started his career managing such upscale restaurants as Windows on the World and Tavern on the Green. He volunteers at JASA on their advisory board and runs the food service feeding 80 people a day.

Kitty K. is a professional registered nurse with extensive experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community healthcare policies and programs in a variety of urban settings. Most recently she was a coordinator of the Carelink Project for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. She coordinated and monitored work of a joint NYU-VNSNY research project. Before that she was an administrative public health nurse with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She started her career in nursing as staff nurse, clinical manager for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. In 2003, she received her PhD in Anthropology and her anthropological work includes a complex study of aging, ethnicity and immigration in elderly New York City Immigrants.