WCF Leadership

WCF Board

Rob Dolan is the Treasurer of the Weissman Children’s Foundation. In addition to serving on WCF’s Board of Directors, he is a Managing Director at PNC Riverarch Capital, a private equity firm based in Pittsburgh, and he has a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Rob has a passion for helping underprivileged children, and in addition to WCF, he has been actively involved with Junior Achievement of Western PA for nearly a decade.

  • Kendra Plummer B.S. – Board Secretary

Kendra Plummer is a former CFI and WCF Intake Coordinator and Executive Assistant and a current candidate for her masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at George Washington University. Kendra served an integral role in the foundation of WCF and serves as the Secretary of the WCF Leadership Board.

  • J. Ryan Fuller, Ph.D. – Board Member

Dr. Fuller is an NYC psychologist, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Anger Management, and Weight Loss in New York City. Dr. Fuller’s varied experiences conducting research, treating patients, training professionals, and working with the public have given him insights into cognition, emotion, and behavior, enhancing his understanding of the human condition. Dr. Fuller designed My Best Practice, the electronic health record system used by CFI and WCF, and he also serves on the WCF board as a valued thought and development partner.

  • Deb Szanto, Ph.D. – Board Member

Deborah Szanto, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice in White Plains, NY.  Dr. Szanto sees adults, 18 and older, including the elderly, for treatment of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, health anxiety, simple phobias, and mood disorders. Dr. Szanto is an integral member of the WCF board and lends her insights to numerous WCF sub-committees including WCF Research, DEIJ and Development committees.

WCF Operations Committee

  • Adam Weissman, Ph.D.
  • Isabel Schuman, B.S. 
  • Melanie DelAngelo, B.S. 
  • Emma Fisher, B.S. 
  • Nadyah Spahn, B.A. 
  • Deb Szanto, Ph.D.
  • Christina Athineos, Ph.D.
  • Michele Barton, Ph.D.
  • Preeti Saigal, Ph.D.

WCF Research Committee

  • Adam Weissman, Ph.D.
  • J. Ryan Fuller, Ph.D. 
  • Christina Athineos, Ph.D.
  • Melanie DelAngelo, B.S. 
  • Nadyah Spahn, B.A. 
  • Danielle Henderson, MPH 
  • Rose Arditi, LMSW
  • Deb Szanto, Ph.D.
  • Laura Reigada, Ph.D. 

WCF Scientific Council

  • Cheryl McNeil, Ph.D.
  • Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D.
  • Thomas Ollendick, Ph.D.
  • Stephen Whiteside, Ph.D.
  • Brian C. Chu, Ph.D.
  • Dean McKay, Ph.D.
  • John R. Weisz, Ph.D.

WCF Development Committee

  • Adam Weissman, Ph.D.
  • Isabel Schuman, B.S.
  • Melanie DelAngelo, B.S.
  • Emma Fisher, B.S.
  • Nadyah Spahn, B.S.
  • Michele Barton, Ph.D.
  • Preeti Saigal, Ph.D.
  • Rob Dolan, CFA
  • Deb Szanto, Ph.D
  • Lauren Ciubotaru, B.A.
  • Rachel Middendorf
  • Jessica Scheer, M.S.
  • Emma Santo, B.A.

WCF Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Committee 

  • Michele Barton, Ph.D.
  • Preeti Saigal, Ph.D. 
  • Sarah Hatcher, Ph.D.
  • Kendra Plummer, B.S.
  • Ryan Warner, Ph.D., CRC; DEIJ Consultant
  • Deb Szanto, Ph.D
  • Doug Anthony, Ed.D.

WCF Communications Committee

  • Adam Weissman, Ph.D.
  • Isabel Schuman, B.S.
  • Melanie DelAngelo, B.S.
  • Emma Fisher, B.S.
  • Nadyah Spahn, B.S.
  • Matt Scheer
  • Emma Santo, B.A.
  • Danielle Snyder – Brightseed Consultant
  • Matt Pinto – Social Ink Consultant

WCF Finance Committee

  • Rob Dolan, CFA
  • William Skody, CPA

WCF Legal Committee

  • Aidil Oscariz
  • Howie Miller
  • David Miller, J.D., LL.M.