The Foundation’s small yet mighty team reflects our community’s commitment to offer the best for seniors needing long-term care. Under the leadership of Karen Flam, each of our team members has a unique talent, rallying the community to ensure that every resident benefits from innovative geriatric care.
The Foundation’s Staff
Karen Flam
Director
Karen Flam has been the Foundation’s Director since 2001. Alongside her small team of “gladiators” in the office and the incredible Board of Directors, she is deeply committed to the Foundation’s cause.
Lisa Blobstein
Communications
lisa.blobstein@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Lisa has been communicating the goings-on of the Foundation since 2003. Through the dynamic pieces she writes and the important messaging she conveys, she showcases the wonderful stories she sees every day.
Esther Stroll
Administrative Assistant
mhgcfoundation@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Esther has been the Foundation’s administrative assistant since 1999. From ensuring the smooth running of fundraising activities to coordinating Yahrzeit donations, she is a deeply trusted member of the team.
Irena Kazhdan
Finance
Irena is responsible for all things money-related at the Foundation. She prepares financial statements, manages the budget, coordinates accounting operations, works with the auditors, and takes care of payroll.
Lisa Kasner
Special Projects
lisa.kasner.chsldjuif@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Lisa has brought her passion and commitment to many projects, including the Art for Healing Foundation. From Project Feel the Love to the recent youth coffee shop initiative at the Centre, Lisa is brimming with ideas.
Karen Feig
Administrative/Finance
Foundation.chsldjuif@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Karen knows first hand how important the Foundation is to the residents and their families. Her mother is a resident and so was her grandmother, who was also a volunteer at the centre for over 40 years.
2025-2026 Board
- Philip Abbey
- Danny Baum
- Milan Bratin
- Zach Brzezinski
- Morris Dascal
- Tina Ferstman
- Ethel Fruchter
- Syd Gartner
- Randi Gitnick
- Mark Goldman
- Jonathan Green
- Barry Grossman
- Rob Hirscheimer
- George Itzkovitz
- Jason Katz
- Mitch Kendall
- Jasen Kisber
- Steve Kosters- President
- Pierre Laboursodiere
- George Landau
- Phil Levi
- Maria Mangiocavallo
- Mike Matthews
- Avi Milgram
- Bobby Mikelberg
- Cindy Naimer
- Freddie Naimer
- Rory Olson
- Brenda Rosenberg
- Miri Rozenek
- Richard Salis
- Evan Schneiderman
- Steven Schouela
- Elliott Schuchat
- Andrew Shapiro
- Brad Steinmetz
- Howard Szalavetz
- Lili Yesovitch
- Lawrence Young