Chapter Contacts

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for adults and children living with IBD.

 

We lead groundbreaking research into new treatments and cures for IBD and provide you with information, guidance, and support every step of the way – no matter where you are in your IBD journey. The Foundation is your voice on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures to improve your access to care and raise awareness of IBD and its impact on patients and caregivers. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about how we’re changing lives.

The Long Island Chapter serves Nassau and Suffolk counties. We provide educational and support programs to people living with IBD and those who care for them. We connect you to local resources and offer you opportunities to become involved with the IBD community through events, volunteering, our summer camps, and more. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Chapter Staff

Lisa Schwerdt

Lisa Schwerdt

Executive Director

[email protected]

+1 516-222-5530

Stephanie Guariglia

Stephanie Guariglia

Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 516-222-5530

Linell Baumann

Linell Baumann

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 516-222-5530

Jessica Ditkowsky

Jessica Ditkowsky

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 516-222-5530

Anissa Bernardo

Anissa Bernardo

Coordinator, Chapter Operations

[email protected]

+1 516-222-5530

Chapter Board of Directors

Neil Aranoff

Platsky Company Inc

Ron Berkowitz

Take Steps Executive Council Chair

Group Director, SVP at Flagstar Bank

Frank Califano, Jr

The DRIPBaR

Amy Cantor

Coldwell Banker

Ilise Cohen

Immediate Past President

Brian Fagen

Compass Real Estate

Jill Fuchs

Stacy Goodman

Susan Grossman

Associate Professor, psychology

Touro College

Karen Holzer

Nikki Liberto

Board President

Sue Mandel

Richard Music

Nominating & Volunteer Engagement Committee Chair

Benjamin Sahn, MD

Northwell Health, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Elyse Saltsberg

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Brian Scheidel

Finance Chair

TD Bank

Michael Schoenberg

Attorney, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek

Keith Sultan, MD

HPEC Co-Chair

Northwell Health

Toba Weinstein, MD

Northwell Health

Healthcare Professional Engagement committee (HPEC)

Keith Sultan, MD

HPEC Co-Chair

Northwell Health

Raluca Vrabie, MD

HPEC Co-Chair

Northwell Health

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