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 Director of our sister property Donald Berman Maimonides since 2001. She became the Foundation Director of DBJ in 2014 Alongside her small team of ‘gladiators’ in the office and the incredible Board of Directors, she is deeply committed to the Foundation’s cause.
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 at Donald Berman Maimonides and so was her grandmother, who was also a volunteer at DBM for over 40 years. From answering the phone and taking donations to data entry and making tribute cards, Karen has been by our side since 2009.
Esther Stroll
Administrative Assistant
mhgcfoundation@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Esther has been the DBM Foundation’s administrative assistant since 1999. From ensuring the smooth running of fundraising activities to coordinating 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, Project Feel the Love and the award-winning Moment in Time program.
Lisa Blobstein
Communications
lisa.blobstein@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Lisa has been communicating the goings-on of the Foundation through its many platforms including the website, social media, newsletters and our Perspective publication since 2003. She is also involved with creating all the marketing materials for our events through the dynamic pieces she writes and the important messaging she conveys, she showcases the wonderful stories she sees every day.
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 Itzcovitz
- Jason Katz
- Mitch Kendall
- Jasen Kisber
- Pierre Laboursodiere
- Steve Kosters-President
- George Landau
- Phil Levi
- Maria Mangiocavallo
- Bobby Mikelberg
- Mike Matthews
- Avi Milgram
- Cindy Naimer
- Freddie Naimer
- Rory Olson
- Brenda Rosenberg
- Miri Rozenek
- Richard Salis
- Evan Schneiderman
- Steven Schouela
- Elliott Schuchat
- Andrew Shapiro
- Brad Steinmetz
- Howard Szalavetz
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- Lili Yesovitch
- Lawrence Young