Tracy Vicere: Tracy is the Founder and President of Friends & Angels. She has been in remission for 31 years and counting! Tracy was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease Stage 3A and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage 1A, in June 1989. She spent the next year living at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center (“CCMC”) (formerly Schneider Children’s Hospital) while receiving treatment. There she met many wonderful people who helped her in her fight against cancer. It was their selfless support that motivated Tracy to help other children who are going through the same ordeal. Tracy attended Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. She has been a special education teacher for 23 years; working for the NYC Board of Education and is currently the learning consultant at Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Farmingdale, NY. Tracy lives in Wantagh, NY.
Carol Vicere : Carol is Tracy's mother and joined Friends & Angels at its founding, as Vice President. Carol was previously Vice President of a charitable organization that served the children of LIJ Schneider Children's Hospital (nka CCMC). She helped organize a holiday party each year in December for the patients, and their families, that could not leave the hospital due to their treatments or illness. As the mother of two cancer survivors, Carol is aware of the challenges the parents of cancer patients face and can introduce programs to help them. Carol now lives in Florida after living in Farmingdale for over 20 years.
Rosa Alaimo-Quinn: Rosa joined Friends & Angels at its founding, as Treasurer. Rosa met Tracy and Rosie at Wagner College in the early 90s, and helped Tracy organize the foundation. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Investment Banking industry. Rosa is currently the Chief of Staff at Integrity Square LLC, an investment advisory firm focused on the Health and Wellness sector. Rosa lives in NYC with her husband Kevin and their children.
Rosemary Van Nostrand: Rosie Gioia Van Nostrand has known Tracy for over 30 years. They met the first day of college and the rest is history. Rosie joined Friends and Angels at it founding. Serving as Friends & Angels Director of Communications, she works closely with Tracy on their fundraising events. Rosie is a Senior Account Executive at Openrise and resides on Long Island with her husband and children.
Carol Vicere : Carol is Tracy's mother and joined Friends & Angels at its founding, as Vice President. Carol was previously Vice President of a charitable organization that served the children of LIJ Schneider Children's Hospital (nka CCMC). She helped organize a holiday party each year in December for the patients, and their families, that could not leave the hospital due to their treatments or illness. As the mother of two cancer survivors, Carol is aware of the challenges the parents of cancer patients face and can introduce programs to help them. Carol now lives in Florida after living in Farmingdale for over 20 years.
Rosa Alaimo-Quinn: Rosa joined Friends & Angels at its founding, as Treasurer. Rosa met Tracy and Rosie at Wagner College in the early 90s, and helped Tracy organize the foundation. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Investment Banking industry. Rosa is currently the Chief of Staff at Integrity Square LLC, an investment advisory firm focused on the Health and Wellness sector. Rosa lives in NYC with her husband Kevin and their children.
Rosemary Van Nostrand: Rosie Gioia Van Nostrand has known Tracy for over 30 years. They met the first day of college and the rest is history. Rosie joined Friends and Angels at it founding. Serving as Friends & Angels Director of Communications, she works closely with Tracy on their fundraising events. Rosie is a Senior Account Executive at Openrise and resides on Long Island with her husband and children.