Bruce Herdman, Ph.D. President Bruce joined TFC in 2007 as President. Senior executive with twenty-five years experience in health care management. Served as Senior Vice-President of Pennsylvania Hospital (1983-1993); Vice-President of Independence Blue Cross (IBC) in Philadelphia, PA (1993-2002); and currently serving as Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Behavioral Services, Philadelphia Prison System. Extensive commitment and experience on the Board of Directors of non-profit organizations (Carrier Clinic 2006-present; Fast Track Care Centers 2005-present; Universitata 2005-present; Salem Health and Wellness Foundation 2002-Present; First Hospital Foundation 2001-Present; United Way of Salem County 1998; present; Magee Rehabilitation Hospital 1988-1993).

Dewey Storms, Treasurer Dewey joined TFC in 2006 as Treasurer. He is retired from over 20 years with Lockheed Martin IMS where he was Senior Vice President of International Marketing. He is active in community affairs in Montclair NJ, serving as Commissioner on the Board of the Montclair Parking Authority, President of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church, and member of the Board of the Mount Hebron Cemetery Association. He also volunteers with the American Cancer Society.

Nancy Rosenbloom, Secretary Nancy joined TFC in 2001 as a board member and has served as secretary for several years. She has been an attorney with The Legal Aid Society in NYC since 1988, now serving as Director of the Juvenile Rights Practice’s Special Litigation Unit. She is on the boards of the Hetrick-Martin Institute and the Northern New Jersey Maternal-Child Health Consortium.

Directors:

Linda Kerr Bowers Linda has been a board member, President, and Treasurer of TFC, serving since its founding in 1999. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with more than ten years’ experience on Wall Street as a senior portfolio manager as well as institutional and middle market fixed income sales. She has also served as a board member at Union Congregational Nursery School and has been active in school-related charitable activities.

John Steidl, C.S.W. John has been a board member and President of TFC, serving since 2000. He is former Director of Resident and Intern Training Clinic and Director of Family Therapy at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital and Adjunct Associate Professor in Department of Psychiatry at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Tracy Ehrlich, Ph.D. Tracy joined the board in 2006. She holds a doctorate in the History of Art from Columbia University (1995) and has taught at Columbia, Vassar, Rutgers and The Bard Graduate Center.

Martha Nowycky, Ph.D. Martha has been on TFC’s board since 2000 She is Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Susan Ross Susan joined TFC’s board in 2007. She is Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the Montclair Cooperative School.

Sheldon Feldman, M.D.. FACS Shelly joined the board in 2006. He is a surgeon, and serves as Chief of the Louis Venet M.D. Comprehensive Breast Service and the Division Chief for Breast Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He is involved in many professional organizations and publications.

Gayle Saunders Gayle joined the board in 2006. She is an artist/metalsmith and teacher, who attended the RIT School for American Craftsmen and holds a degree from the Tyler School or Art at Temple University. She has also participated in the New York Feldenkrais Training Program.

Susan Teeter Susan joined TFC’s board in 2000. She is head women’s swimming coach at Princeton University, and has managed the U.S. Women’s Olympic Swim Team. She is a consultant for Speedo, and has received a “Master Coach” award from the College Coaches Association.

Samuel Givens, Ph.D. Sam has been on TFC’s board since 2002 He is Vice President at Hoffmann-LaRoche Pharmaceuticals and International Director of the company's Biostatistics Department.

Benita Norrmén-Smith Benita has been a TFC trustee since 2004 She is a former lecturer, clinical tutor, and practicing osteopath in London, England. In New Jerseyr, she has provided assistance to children with cerebral palsy in nursery school settings.

All board members and officers contribute to TFC and also are responsible for the bulk of the non-foundation fundraising.

Advisors

Michael Alexander, M.D.
Tom Conk, C.P.A.
Burris Duncan, M.D.
Fred Hirchenfang, M.D.