The purpose of the Wellspring Center for Prevention’s Board of Trustees is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Wellspring so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.
The Board is comprised of representatives from the economic, social and professional leadership of the Middlesex County region reflecting the diverse nature of those we serve.
Members serve on the Board for a period of three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms, pending approval of the board.
The Board’s major responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning and mission development
- Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
- Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
- Selection and supervision of the CEO/Executive Director
- Review of organizational and programmatic reports, ensuring work of the agency is in service of its mission
- Promotion of the organization
- Fundraising and outreach
Alex Smuklavskiy
PresidentExecutive Director/CEO – Stress Care of New Jersey
Elected 2018
Sherri Goldberg
Vice PresidentDirector of Community & Family Services
Elected 2020
Dr. Robert Boccino
TreasurerRetired
Elected 2022
Homer M. Mosley, Jr.
SecretaryRetired – Dunellen Municipal Alliance member
Elected 2019
Steve Polinsky
MemberAttorney
Elected 2015
Akshay Kamath
MemberEntrepreneur | Philanthropist | Activist
Elected 2019
Patricia Kazanowski
MemberClinic Director at Central Jersey Comprehensive Treatment Center
Elected 2020
Joseph A. Borbon
MemberEnterprise Tech Operations Manager+
Elected 2022
Danielle Mastropiero
MemberAttorney and RN
Elected 2023
Irakli (Eric) Kakauridze, DHSc, MPH
MemberNJ4S Hub Director at Partners for Prevention
Elected 2023
Sreelakshmi (Sree) Chitoor
MemberChief Technology Officer
Elected 2024
Scott Kance
MemberSenior Manager, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Elected 2024
Ezra Helfand
Executive Director/CEOExecutive Director/CEO – Wellspring Center for Prevention