Jeff was a career healthcare professional in the field of regional, national, and global organizational development and behavior. He is a published author of three (3) books on behavioral health, and he currently serves as a hospital chaplain at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Denise worked for the US Federal Government for 29 years in Capital Planning & Budgeting. While she’s now happily retired, her long career provided her with the foundational experience to act as Treasurer for PESGSC. Denise has served as Treasurer for the board for the last 11 years, and she has been a care partner for her husband with Parkinson’s for 14 years. Denise is also an active contributor to our Member Blog! Go to our blog page to see her posts and caregiver recommendations for living with Parkinson’s.

Erin Scharp is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in physical rehabilitation. She earned her degree in Exercise Science from Towson University in 1998 and later graduated from Delaware Technical Community College as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Erin currently serves as a Lead Clinical Navigator at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, where she helps patients access the specialized care they need for recovery and independence. Her background includes a decade in home health and extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing settings. Erin is passionate about improving quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease through education, community engagement, and compassionate care.

David was born in the Bronx and raised in a small rural town, Brewster, New York. He attended Catholic University where he earned a B.A. in Medieval History and a Master’s degree in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction. In 1987 he was awarded a Ph.D. in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland, College Park. David started his career as a special educator. His administrative positions included Principal, Regional Director, and Associate Superintendent. For 14 years, he served as an adjunct professor for John Hopkins University Graduate School in the Special Education Department teaching Educational Measurement and Assessment. After 35 years as an educator, he retired and moved to Rehoboth Beach where he resides with his wife, Dorothy and his dog, Scarlett.

Tom is a successful finance executive and entrepreneur. He began his professional life as an equity partner in The Country Fare Restaurant Group Baltimore and later had a long career on Wall Street. Most recently, Tom served as Managing Director & Partner of ICR/Westwicke. He has long been involved with civic activities, from sitting on the Board of Directors for The Family Tree of Maryland, to serving as co-chair of Light City in Baltimore. He has also been elected to several HOA boards and acted as an informal advisor to Wide Angle Youth Media. Tom recently retired to spend more time with his family, to travel, and to devote additional efforts to impactful non-profits like PESGSC. Tom and his wife Jamie split their time between Rehoboth Beach and Baltimore and enjoy spending time with their three grown children.

Rose Verona brings a diverse professional background to our board, with experience as an Army Officer, educator, logistics and purchasing manager in the food industry, and owner of several tennis pro shops. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology and Biology, as well as a CAVS certification, and has served as Director of Volunteers at two hospitals. Rose has a long history of nonprofit leadership and service, including roles with South Coastal AARP, Epworth United Methodist Church, CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, hospice organizations, and a not-for-profit music organization in Illinois.

Dr. Carolyn Trasko is a Doctor of Mind-Body Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience supporting individuals coping with stress, trauma, and chronic illness. She is passionate about empowering people to improve their emotional resilience and overall well-being.

Dave Schramm is a retiree who’s career includes 4 years in the US Navy maintaining aircraft support equipment, over 30 years in the railroad industry working in the Maintenance of Equipment Department and 13 years with an engineering firm managing multi-million dollar design/build industrial projects. He earned a B.S. Degree in Accounting from St. Francis University. His freight rail experience includes managing heavy overhaul shops for locomotives and freight cars and working in the Operations Department managing the repairs to freight cars and daily the inspection of trains. His passenger rail experience includes responsibility for the acceptance of the Acela High Speed Rail trainsets, North Americas only Tier II High Speed Rail Equipment, as they were delivered to Amtrak from the manufacturer. In conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration, he led and oversaw the development of the repair and inspection procedures for the trainsets. He managed the 3 High Speed Rail maintenance and inspection facilities on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor ensuring that the demands for daily passenger service were met.

Meagan Sekscinski serves as Director of Community Relationships at Procino-Wells & Woodland, where she connects clients with key community resources and represents the firm at educational events throughout the region. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from Wilmington University and has a background in product management across business and healthcare industries. Meagan resides near Selbyville with her husband and two daughters.

Renee is an experienced marketing professional and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® with over 15 years in the health care industry, spanning skilled home health, nursing rehab, hospice, memory care, assisted living, and companion care. She's known for connecting people with the help and decision-makers they need. Renee has served on the Board of the Newark Senior Center and as an Ambassador for the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. A Delaware native and mother of two, Renee is an active part of the community. Renee has previously been active in fundraising for organizations such as The Cancer Support Community, The Alzheimer's Association, The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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