Board
The mission of NSC’s Board is to support NSC’s ability to fulfill its mission to help immigrants and refugees participate fully in U.S. society. It does this by monitoring NSC’s programs and activities to ensure that NSC meets its fiduciary, ethical and legal responsibilities. NSC’s Board members also serve as advocates for NSC by engaging in activities that will promote visibility in the community as well as garner financial support for NSC’s programs and services.
Marc Jay Altshuler, MD
Professor, Jefferson University Hospital
Zerihun Belay (Board Chair)
General Manager, Parkway Corporation
Karen Buck, Esq.
Executive Director, SeniorLAW Center
Cecilia Cardesa-Lusardi
National Associate Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Zeina El-Halabi
Associate Director, Philadelphia Arab-American Community Development Corporation
Tendai Mutsinze (Treasurer)
Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor
Bruce Nichols
President, Museum Catering Company
Kathy E. Ochroch, Esq. (2nd Vice Chair)
Partner, Blank Rome, LLP
Beth Shapiro, Esq.
Staff Attorney, Community Legal Services
Nicole A. Simon, Esq.
Attorney, Baumann, DeSeve & Landau
Mark Sobel
Partner, Drucker & Scaccetti
Stanley Straughter
International Business Consultant
Vera Tolbert, Ph.D. (1st Vice Chair)
Independence Blue Cross
Sozi Tulante, Esq. (Board Secretary)
Attorney, Hangley, Aronchick, Segal & Publin
