In support of the nonprofit Morristown Medical Center
and Goryeb Children's Hospital
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The Associate Board of Ambassadors

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABA) is to inspire and empower the next generation to become compassionate community advocates, dedicated to enriching the lives of others and supporting the mission of Morristown Medical Center. We are committed to fostering philanthropy and collaboration among young professionals by increasing awareness and engagement in the vital role the hospital plays in our lives and community. 

Goals:

To bring a new generation into the Morristown Medical Center giving community, leading to a lifetime of giving and ensuring access to quality health care for generations to come.

By fundraising and involving more young individuals, we aim to help the hospital continue to operate at a top-tier level and become one of the leading treatment centers in the United States. 

Through our efforts, we strive to provide the best health care services to the general population, while also educating and inspiring others in the community to live healthily and support one another. We recognize the significance of our present duties in shaping the future of the organization and are dedicated to fostering community engagement, raising awareness and providing philanthropic support to help the hospital achieve its mission of exceptional healthcare services for all in our community. 

To promote health equity in our community.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. By drawing attention to inequities and advocating for policies that address health disparities, we aim to create a more equitable healthcare system. We support initiatives that improve access to healthcare services and promote health equity for all individuals through fundraising efforts that collaborate with community partners.

To inspire and empower the next generation of compassionate community advocates.

Through fostering philanthropy and collaboration among young professionals, we aim to promote engagement in the vital role our hospital plays in our community. We strive to ensure access to quality healthcare for generations to come and support our hospital in becoming one of the top treatment centers in the US  by involving younger individuals in fundraising.

Meet our Chairs:

Samantha Kane
Co-chair

Samantha is a licensed architect currently practicing at HLW International LLP. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Thomas Jefferson University in 2013, where she developed a passion for innovative design and sustainable architecture practices. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Samantha specializes in commercial architecture, focusing on creating spaces that inspire and endure. Outside of her professional pursuits, Samantha enjoys spending time on the golf course, knitting gifts for her loved ones, and diving into a good book.

Ben Zeidler
Co-chair

Ben is the co-founder of Nonfiction Research, a consultancy that brings Fortune 500 businesses inside the inner-most lives of their customers. Ben’s work on the board focuses on recruiting new members, planning fundraising events, and working with his counterparts in the hospital to direct funds towards greatest impact. Ben serves as an Admissions Ambassador for his alma mater, Georgetown University, and has served on the boards of the Harvard Business Review, the Archdiocese of New York, several startups, and the Somerset Hills Ball Club, where he is currently the program’s t-ball commissioner. Ben lives in Bernardsville, NJ, with his wife, Katie, and their four young boys. 

Meet our Foundation Representatives:

Eva Madine
Foundation Officer eva.madine@atlantichealth.org 973-593-2427
Coriellen McGuire
Foundation Officer coriellen.mcguire@atlantichealth.org 973-593-2409

Meet our ABA Hospital Partners:

Armon Modirian
Manager, Construction Project Management
Luisa Isaza
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Becoming a Member:

Overview

This dynamic group of like-minded young professionals assemble with the goal to support Morristown Medical Center and our community through fundraising, networking and professional development.  

Foundation Officer Eva Madine and ABA co-chair Ben Zeidler pose at the 2024 Deloitte event.

ABA members are within the ages of 25-39. The ABA will host quarterly meetings, as well as local and virtual events for networking and professional development in 2024 with the hopes to host a larger-scale fundraiser in 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Select fundraising initiative.
  • Establish performance goals and objectives for the committee.
  • Assist in identifying prospective donor pool of young community members.
  • Participate in donor/volunteer recruitment.
  • Coordinate, plan and attend the committee’s fundraising event.

Expectations

  • Lead by example: encourage annual gifts earmarked to our fundraising initiative voted on by the ABA.
  • Cultivate potential donors for major and annual gifts.
  • Learn about Morristown Medical Center and their programs, services and funding needs. Serve as a “good will” ambassador for the medical center and its community.
  • Attend Associate Board of Ambassadors meetings and events.
(Left to Right) Philip Thebault, Lori Westerhold, Laura Baker and Kerwelyn Thebault smile at the 2024 Deloitte Event.

Contact

To learn more about becoming a member, please fill out the form below and one of the Foundation representatives listed above will contact you soon.

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Annual Membership Commitment

A minimum contribution per year is requested from each committee member. To complete your annual membership commitment, please click below.

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