ABOUT:Previously, each fall and spring The Maya Gold Foundation offered public events which focused on issues affecting teens and families. In the spring of 2018, we presented “13 Reasons Why NOT” to over 75 local youth and adults. The performance was developed for and by local youth in response to the Netflix series, “Thirteen Reasons…
ABOUT:Our Advisory Board is comprised of community members who are able to support our work with their specific expertise and skills. We deeply value their input and assistance. MEMBERS:Ami FixlerCarin CarrClaire WasserDana RudikoffDavid DuklerKaline KellyLisa ChasonMichael RussoRabbi Jonathan KliglerRick AlfandreRobert BardSadie GreenSarah SnowShir Yaakov FeitSteve Casa
For many years, our Youth Action Team was an invaluable part of our organization. We relied on them for input and advice, and to help shape our focus and direction. Each individual was a member of two Board committees and played a key role in our organization’s decision-making process. This was a direct way for…
BOARD:The Maya Gold Foundation is governed by a nine member Board of Directors. Each Board member brings a sincere commitment to our work and unique skills and qualities which we value deeply. MEMBERS: Carisa Borrello joined the board in 2023. She is the director and owner of The Living Seed, a Yoga and Health Center,…
HISTORY:The Maya Gold Foundation was created in response to the tragic death of 15-year old Maya Gold, a New Paltz High School student who took her own life in October of 2015. Maya’s parents, Elise Gold and Mathew Swerdloff, launched the organization with help from community members and friends, in response to the social pressures…
