SCWBEC Board members are volunteers. We are a working board, who have the best interests of the organization always. The board is comprised of the Executive Board which provides leadership. The Directors work in a teams of 2 in specific areas to accomplish goals that we have set forth for the organization.
Executive Board & Board of Directors
Executive Board
Josephine Geraci
Chair
Josephine Geraci is an entrepreneur and mom to three children who have inspired her to create and bring her gLovies product to the marketplace. As the founder and president of My Mom Knows Best, Inc. Josephine discovered ...
Raffelina Cipriano
Immediate Past Chair
After 22 years as an office manager Raffelina decided to follow her passion and become an entrepreneur. She feels that financial education should be taught at a young age. Through her services she prides herself on teaching her ...
Marie Cantone
Secretary
Marie Cantone, the founder of Medicare Made Easy, is a licensed insurance professional for over 15 years. The focus of Medicare Made Easy is to help families make the appropriate choice when they purchase Medicare supplement plans, ...
Peggiann McCoy
Treasurer
Peg McCoy is the President of Peggiann McCoy CPA, P.C. She has over 25 years of progressive experience in providing quality accounting and tax services to closely held businesses. In 1998 she began a full time endeavor ...
Board Of Directors
Susan Emory
Co-Director of Professional Development
Susan Emory is a Professional Organizer who believes, “When one de-clutters the home, one is able to enjoy a higher quality of life.” Prior to professional organizing, Susan worked as a special education teacher and then pursued ...
Dawn Siglain, NC
Co-Director of Professional Development
Dr. Dawn Siglain is a compassionate physician who believes in the body’s innate ability to heal itself when treated with nature and understanding. She is a Naturopathic Doctor and an Acupuncturist having received her Doctoral Degree in ...
Katherine Cortavarria
Co-Director of Membership
Katherine Cortavarria, from a young age, has been a purpose-driven individual with a heart of service. In 2013, Katherine graduated as a Practical Nurse and in 2015 she initiated her journey in business by establishing Manantial Cleaning ...
Kimberly Phyfe
Co-Director of Public Relations
Kimberly is excited to join SCWBEC’s Board of Directors and jump into Public Relations. After photographing the Spring Sponsor Showcase in April and doing a social media takeover, Kimberly has continued to run SCWBEC’s Facebook page, increasing ...
Jennifer Capezza
Co-Director of Public Relations
Jennifer Capezza has a diverse background beginning in live theatre production and special events. Transitioning from this to receiving her Master’s of Public Administration from LIU Post to enter into the Non-Profit field to focus on special ...
Elizabeth Brown
Co-Director of Sponsorship
Elizabeth G Brown is a dedicated professional with over 30 years’ experience in Operations Management and Financial Management and Consulting. She is skilled in communication, training, management, leadership, financial education and mentorship. She began her career as ...
Lisa Albinowski
Director of Business Development
Lisa held the SCWBEC Chairwoman position from 2013-2016 and has been an active Board Member since 2005. She continues to support the organization through Sponsorship. Lisa brings many years of business and real estate experience to her ...
Stephanie Ethe
Co-Director of Strategic Partnerships
Stephanie Ethe offers a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income ...
Betsy Maniotis
Director of Operations
Betsy is the president of Betsy’s Baskets ~ specializing in custom gift baskets, bears, favors florals & home decor items for both corporate and personal use. Betsy’s Baskets was honored in 2013 to be placed in LinkedIn’s ...
Gina Motisi
Co-Director of Operations
Gina Motisi Photography is celebrating 36 years in business. It is a full service studio, photographing, All types of portraiture, events, products, and videography. She is passionate about her work and is grateful she is able to ...
Karen McConomy
Director of Sponsorship
Karen McConomy is the founder of Your Numbers Person, an outsourced finance solution for small businesses. She is passionate about data and numbers and the stories they can tell us. Karen worked as a financial analyst and ...
Zehava Schechter
Director of Compliance
Zehava Schechter, Esq. concentrates her private law practice in Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation; Real Estate law; and Contracts and Business formation. She is admitted to the Bar of New York (1989), Massachusetts (1989), and Israel (1993). Zehava ...