Speakers

Jan H. Brown, Esq. heads The Law Offices of Jan H. Brown, P.C., a New
York City-based law firm specializing in the practice of immigration law.
Mr. Brown brings over 45 years of experience in the field of
immigration law. He served as president of the New York Chapter of the
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in 2010, and
currently co-chairs the Immigration and Nationality Committee of the
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He was also the co-chair of the
NYSBA Special Committee on Immigration Representation Sub-
Committee on Standards and Quality and has testified before the New
York Council concerning the detention of criminal aliens.

Mr. Brown recently authored proposed legislation to stem the illegal
practice of immigration law by unlicensed practitioners. He has lectured
on immigration topics as diverse as fiancé visas, examining and
understanding immigration documents, non-immigration categories
updates, National Visa Center procedures, family immigration trends,
attorney compensation cases for the immigration lawyer, and 35
Business Immigration Questions Answered. Mr. Brown authored “The
Uncommon Remedy-Common Law Marriage” published by Immigration
Briefings, as well as numerous articles in support of his speeches.
Mr. Brown is a senior editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law
Handbook and a long-time editorial reviewer of Kurzban’s Immigration
Law Sourcebook.

The popular “Brown Around Town” editorial cartoon series,
commenting on topical immigration issues, is drawn and authored by
Mr. Brown.
201-693-6550
www.JanHBrown.com

​On September 1, 2004 and October 20, 2004, Onyx and Breezy, the co-
founders’ two beloved Labrador Retrievers passed away at the ages of
13 and 7 respectively. During their lives, Onyx and Breezy gave us lots
of licks, hugs, and unconditional love which we will cherish forever.
​We created The Onyx and Breezy Foundation to ensure that Onyx and
Breezy’s memory will live on through the foundation’s support of
endeavors serving the needs of animals.

Co-founder Mark Shefts will discuss the Onyx and Breezy Fund
providing financial aid for medical treatment, medication, pet food, and
spay and neuter surgeries with proof of low income/need.
845-351-8820
www.onyxandbreezy.org

Norris Clark is the Director of Communications for the NJ Hall of Fame
and the Managing Partner of PSC (Princeton Strategic
Communications), a full-service marketing communications firm
representing numerous regional non-profit organizations.   
Mr. Clark’s presentation will feature the statewide programs and
exhibits of the New Jersey Hall of Fame, including the newly opened
Entertainment & Learning Center at American Dream.

Lee Grabarczyk is a channeled artist and psychic medium. He is the
owner of Soulful Mandalas out of Long Valley, NJ. and is also the co-
host of NLBP Podcast Lee & Me with NLBP Founder, Camille Miller.
Mr. Grabarczyk will conduct a Gallery Reading to assist club members
interested in developing their intuition and a deeper understanding of
the truths that lie therein. The identification of this authentic self allows
for a more accurate starting point in one’s development, serving as a
checkpoint or inventory to better create a plan of action designed to
positively transform one’s life.
973-830-7795
https://www.soulfulmandalas.com/

Transition Professionals (TF) operates an on-site jail transition center at
the Bergen County Jail to assess and aide individuals for transition into
the community. TF identifies barriers inmates will face upon their
release and work with many different partner agencies to secure
services before transitioning back into the community. All of TP’s
evidence-based programs and services are geared toward the overall
improvement of each participant's mental, emotional, and physical
wellbeing.
Ms. O’Brien is a tireless, passionate advocate for people who have been
incarcerated and need help and guidance with reentering their
communities.  She has been involved in re-entry since volunteering at
the Bergen County Jail teaching job readiness skills in the 1990s.
201-883-9366
https://www.transitionprofessionals.org/

The presentation would include how and why the Peace Park was built. Photos and handouts will be on hand for new members to peruse and older members to enjoy!

Ms. Somers and Mr. Medici will discuss the source of our drinking water
and other water-related issues, as well as the Coalition’s overarching
mission to protect, enhance and promote the vital water and other
natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands to sustain
current and future generations.
https://njhighlandscoalition.org/

BIO: Angela Goldman is the founder of NRG Health and Wellness and a board-certified health coach. She has helped clients become their best selves for over 16 years with specialties in overcoming overwhelm, improving sleep and energy, weight and sugar management, and next chapter coaching. Angela's compassion, energy, and humor help clients see their path forward, reconnect with their wisdom, and inspire lasting motivation and self-belief.

 

551.270.4852

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Older Adults have been rising drastically for the past few years. What can our health systems do to address this situation? Where do we go from here? 

Bio: Sydney is a Research Coordinator at Columbia University School of Nursing, working with vulnerable populations and people living with HIV in New York City.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from NYU Shanghai and her Master of Public Health from Columbia University. Her global research experience includes projects in China, Argentina, and Chile.

Personal Phone: 201-580-7278

Personal Email: sydneyfontalvo@gmail.com

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As chairperson of the Paramus Community Panty, Debbie will offer an insider's perspective on this issue that affects far too many Paramus residents.

Fred Astair Dance Studio in Oradell will be showcasing the talents of their Argentinean Tango in a performance sure to put everyone in the Valentine's Day sprit.

 

Nikki Azcona, Owner

nazcona@fredastaire.com

201-988-4058

An interactive discussion on how to reduce consumption and incorporate sustainability into everyday life.

Brielle Olshan has program management, policy, planning, and development experience from The New Jersey Highlands Coalition, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. She is chair of the Norwood Environmental Commission and helped start the Norwood Community Garden.

Director of Strategy and Operations

New Jersey Highlands Coalition

www.njhighlandscoalition.org

Patrice McDonough was born in Ridgewood, NJ and grew up in River
Edge. She taught history at Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington

Township for over three decades before retiring to begin a second
career writing historical mysteries. She lives in Paramus.
History and mystery are a natural combination: hers was a reading and
history-loving family. She grew up reading hand-me-down Hardy Boys
books from her older brother before moving on to Agatha Christie. She
majored in history in college and earned her master’s degree at Rutgers
University/NJIT.
Patrice splits her time between New Jersey and southwest Florida and
spends her leisure hours traveling, sailing, trying to land her golf ball on
the fairway, watching classic movies, and reading the histories,
mysteries, and historical novels piled high on her night table. 
A Slash of Emerald: Dr. Julia Lewis and Inspector Richard Tennant team
up again. This time, their investigation takes them into the Victorian art
world. Poison pen letters, slashed paintings, gallery shows defaced . . . a
harassment campaign against women painters becomes a murder
investigation when their models vanish and turn up dead. (Available
February 25, 2024.)
www.patricemcdonough1789.com