The Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s leadership consists of officers elected to an Executive Board and a Central Board, which includes representatives from surrounding towns. These boards guide the activities of the Auxiliary, including the planning of our premier fundraisers and other events.
Executive Board Members
President (one year)
Kathy Ambrose
Administrative Vice President (one year)
Lisa Beslity
Vice President, Community Relations
Carol Gillespie
Vice President, Volunteer Services
Donna Singer
Co-Vice Presidents, Ways and Means (Fundraising)
Elaine Heimberger
Carol Gillespie
Co-Vice Presidents, Membership
Theresa Salameno
Ann Swist
Co-Vice Presidents, Public Relations
Diana Frankel-Hughes
Elaine Heimberger
Co-Recording Secretary
Gerry Pehush
Susan Mediterraneo
Corresponding Secretary
Jeannie Safina
Co-Treasurers
Nancy Weiss
Bette Moore
Social Media Chair
Gabrielle Winnert
Central Board Members
Central Board members include members of the Executive Board, branch chairs, and Valley Hospital executives. Valley Hospital Auxiliary branches can be found in many of the communities served by The Valley Hospital and includes an Employee Branch. Each branch meets regularly and hosts many exciting outings, programs and events throughout the year.
Advisor
Donna Singer
Allendale Branch Co-Chairs
Lisa Pensa
Claudia Sanchez
Employee Branch Co-Chairs
Joe Lorino
Indy Davenport
Franklin Lakes Branch Co-Chairs
Elaine Heimberger
Barbara Mills
Mahwah Branch Co-Chairs
Pam DeFeo
Jeannie Safina
Midland Park Branch Co-Chairs
Gilda Gilmartin
Lorraine DeLuca
Ramsey Branch Co-Chairs
Bette Moore
Fran Mahon
Ridgewood Branch Co-Chairs
Karen Hoy
Peggy Becher
Saddle River Valley Branch Chair
Pooja Kumar
Wanaque Branch Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Vivenzio
Colette Zonitch
Nominating Chair
Leslie Dinallo
Members-at-Large
Charlotte Byrne
Geisa Flynn
Acorn Editor
Elaine Heimberger
Executive Director, Development, VH Foundation
Sandy Carapezza
Manager of Volunteer Services, The Valley Hospital
Kaitlyn Moceri
Auxiliary Coordinator, VH Foundation
Bonnie Dalal
