The Board Of Directors
Matthew J. Barbis (Chairman & President)– Matthew is the cousin of Carlie Brucia and the founder of The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation. He personally instructs the stranger safety program and presents the self-defense demonstration. Matt’s goal is to spread the work of the foundation to a national status and teach children everywhere about how to stay safe. Matthew also owns Matthew Barbis & Co. and is a retirement investment specialist.
Gina M. Barbis (Vice President)– Gina is also Carlie’s cousin and sits on the Board to provide educational guidance to her brother Matthew. Gina is a NY Certified Teacher in Brentwood School District on Long Island. She has dual certification for special education and is a math & technology consultant.
Marie Kaminek (Treasurer)- Marie is a former NY English teacher from Roosevelt and Seaford school districts. She currently resides in PA where she is President & CEO of her business, Kaminek Nursery, Inc. and sat on the Newberry Township Planning Commission for 11 years and the Newberry Business Association for 19 years. Marie brings her extensive knowledge to the board with fresh ideas for planning and implementation.
Ron Barbis- Ron is a printing & design consultant for RPB Printing Solutions. Ron has over 40 years of experience in the business world and oversees the coordination of events for the Foundation. Ron personally instructs the stranger safety program and self-defense demonstration.
Michael P. Gagliardi - Michael is a NY Certified Teacher in the Brentwood School District on Long Island. He is dually certified in special Education and Elementary Education.
Brian Simonetti – Brian provides his expertise in accounting for the benefit of the board. He has over 10 years experience dealing with nonprofit organizations. Brian is a Certified Public Accountant and is a partner in Ross Strent & Company, LLP, a CPA firm in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, NY.
Frank S. DeRuvo - Frank is one of the original members of the Stranger Safety Program. He is a payroll sales rep for Certified Payroll. Frank regularly stars in self-defense portion of the show as the resident "stranger".
Robert M. Chierichella - Rob is NY Certified Math Teacher in Sachem School District. Rob personally instructs the stranger safety program.
Patrick Chierichella - Pat is a retired science teacher from Sachem School district. Pat brings his extensive knowledge of curriculum writing to the foundation in an effort to expand the content of the stranger safety program.
Joseph M. Schwan - Joe is a Certified Public Accountant in Ronkonkoma, NY. Joe has been a major donor to the foundation, enabling the stranger safety program to develop to its next level; a national DVD program.
Christopher J. Twomley - CJ is a Human Resource Manager. CJ has written all human resource documents for the foundation and sits on the board to oversee proper implementation.
Faithful Volunteers: Without the dedication of the following individuals, we would be unable to continue our free presentations on a regular basis!
Bridget Bendjy
Meghan Bourke
Sgt. Jeffrey J. DeRosa
Patti DiMenna
Jane Fritz
Dominique Grasso
Renee Grasso
Jillian Meyerricks
Anthony Rosamilia
Marc Rosamilia
Jennifer Sarnicola
Matthew Sigault
James G. Valentine, Jr.
Sean T. Wall
Trisha Zuvich
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