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Two Elected to HIA-LI Board
Chris Valsamos and Karen J. Frank join the board

Mark Grossman is one of the most sought-after communications professionals on Long Island and in the Metro-New York City area.
He served as former-New York Governor Mario Cuomo’s Regional Director on Long Island, a time where he built strong ties to local governments, civic groups, educational institutions, organized labor, and the business community. He later served as a deputy town supervisor in the Town of Brookhaven, a municipality of 480,000 residents on Long Island, the state Labor commissioner’s Long Island Regional Representative, and most recently at the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, a near two-year redeployment in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
In the private sector, Mark founded and managed Grossman Strategies, an award-winning public and government relations firm whose clients included some major national and regional corporations including AT&T Wireless, Hess Corporation, The Home Depot, Pathmark Stores, and Publishers Clearinghouse.
Mark is an adjunct professor of Communications at Suffolk County Community College, Nassau Community College, and Hofstra University. He formerly served on the faculty at New York Institute of Technology where he developed a special course in “Media and Politics.” Mark currently presents a corporate seminar he created, “Marketing to Government: The Art and Science of Political Salesmanship,” to a national audience.
Twice elected by overwhelming margins to the South Country School District Board of Education, Mark serves as Chairman of the Long Island Works Coalition as well as on other non-profit boards and advisory councils.
Mark is also a board member of the Mastic Beach Hebrew Center where he serves as a board trustee and a teacher in their religious school.
Chris Valsamos and Karen J. Frank join the board

Wayne Gurnick, Andrew T. Garbarino, and Reverend Alexia Huart join the board of directors
Central Islip's Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes Win Dellecave Award
HOSTS COMPELLING SPEAKERS AND 375 EXHIBITORS OFFERS AN UNRIVALED CROSSROADS FOR REGION-WIDE NETWORKING
Campolo elected President; Humann elected Corporate Secretary; Isaac joins the board
Funds will help further the agency’s mission to promote self-sufficiency and revitalize communities-of-need in Suffolk County
Raised $10,000 with the generosity of the Make it Count Foundation as well as Ronkonkoma Social Worker Sheila Carpenter, LMSW
Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave
Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave
Award Sponsored by the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, the Butch Dellecave Foundation, and Newsday
Wins praise for five-decade record promoting self-sufficiency, supporting families, and revitalizing communities.
Port resident called "the perfect professional to help lead AHN through New York State’s health system transformation."
Called "the perfect professional to help lead AHN through New York State’s health system transformation."
Prompting Expansion of Services to Suffolk Residents, Including Veterans with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges
Will help facilitate collaboration that promotes problem solving and system improvement
Non-profit and tech firm partner to better reach those pursuing recovery from emotional distress — including Veterans — on Long Island
Please welcome Ruth McDade, Director of Development at the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, as a returning guest blogger.
C.E.O. Adrian Fassett and Bail Fund Director Debra Sterling guests on "Plugged Into Long Island" program to air on February 19th at 6:30am.
MHAW accredited to train several new categories of mental health professionals.
Center Joakim Noah and point guard Derrick Rose are both strong supporters of the SNUG/Cure Violence program.