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