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Board of Directors and Advisors

The Safe Haven Project is proud to have the support and involvement of our Board of Directors. Representing a diverse and experienced group of individuals, members of The Safe Haven Board of Directors each offer a unique perspective on the many challenges and opportunities that Safe Haven is regularly presented with.

New Board members will be elected in 2009.
If you are interested in being considered for a board position
with this vibrant grassroots organization please contact us.
Below, is a sampling of our Board of Directors.

Tony Lombardi, President

Elizabeth Johnson,

Treasurer

Leslie Porras, M

Leslie Porras is currently Corporate Communications Director for WellPoint Inc where she works in media relations and as spokesperson for Blue Cross of California. Prior to her employment with WellPoint, Leslie was Director of Public Relations for Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Leslie resides in California and joined the Safe Haven Board in 2006.D

David Butler
Board Member - ex-officio

Mary C Shea, MSW, Board Member






    Advisory Committee:

    Steve Shama, M.D., M.P.H.


    Dr. Steve Shama has been on the medical staff of the New England Deaconess Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center since 1981.

    A professional speaker, Steve is a member of the AMA, the American Academy of Dermatology, the National Speakers Association and the Creative Education Foundation. He is also on the teaching staff at Harvard Medical School.

    He has spoken to national and local audiences since 1987. As an international keynote speaker and workshop presenter, Steve's inspirational stories and concrete examples help professionals and their families learn how to communicate and connect in these difficult times - making it possible for them to rediscover the joys of life.





    Arthur J. Culbert, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean for Admissions, Boston University School of Public Health

    Positions: Associate Dean for Admissions; Associate Professor, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences; Associate Chairman and Associate Professor, Department of Socio-Medical Sciences and Community Medicine Boston University School of Medicine.

    A faculty member and dean on campus since 1982, Dr. Culbert has over 25 years of teaching experience in the fields of public health, medical sociology, and medical education. Dr. Culbert has been a pioneer, an innovator, and a leader in the fields of medical education and more recently public health education.

    In the 1980’s, he designed and implemented the Early Medical School Selection Program, a nationally recognized model for the recruitment and training of minority students in medicine. He served as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Boston University School of Medicine from 1991-2001.

    For the first time in Boston University’s history, Professor Culbert is teaching PH510, Introduction to Public Health to both undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Culbert recently developed and directs the combined BS/MPH Program with Sargent College and is involved in the design of a minor in public health to be offered to undergraduate students at Boston University.

    Dr. Culbert is a member of the Association of Schools of Public Health task force on undergraduate public health education. Dr. Culbert is an avid fitness enthusiast and a proponent of a balanced healthy life style. He is an active member at the Sports Club LA in Boston.


    Beth Kramer (Martha's Vineyard Representative)

    Beth Kramer resides on Martha's Vineyard and has been a stong advocate and supporter of The Safe Haven Project. Beth holds an undergraduate degree from UMass. in psychology and biology and has worked for several years with non profits in Western Mass. Beth has also received an MBA from UMass. Among many other things, Beth is involved in many Island initiatives including support programs for cancer survivors and development of the Island's YMCA program. Beth also teaches yoga and can often be found creating wonderful baked goods for many island programs. She and her husband, Douglas Reid have been involved with Safe Haven for over 9 years.