SAGE Eldercare Welcomes Three New Board Members

By Nina Tiger

SAGE Eldercare is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Irene Loschert, Jeffrey Markovitz and Frank A. Robertazzi. They join current Board members Helen Griffith, Treasurer John Hoffman, Vice President Kathleen Lally and Board President Cheryl LaBelle.

Irene Loschert is a Realtor at Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Summit. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Irene had a successful career in corporate communications and event planning at Morgan Stanley and UBS Warburg.

Irene also plays an active role within the Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty community as a member of the Summit Office Community Outreach Group. Her volunteer leadership includes serving as Event Chair of the Oak Knoll Royal Boutique, PTO President at St. Teresa’s Pre School, Street and Area Captain for the Summit Luminary Fund, and Sisterhood Treasurer at Our Lady of Kazan Russian Orthodox Church. Irene holds a degree in French and Marketing from Georgetown University

Jeffrey Markovitz is a retired attorney who practiced law in the State of New Jersey from 1987 until his retirement. He was formerly licensed to practice in both the Federal District and State Courts of New Jersey. From 1987 through 1995, he focused primarily on commercial transactions and commercial litigation. In 1995, he became a member and principal of Monroe Markovitz, P.A., where he was involved in all aspects of residential real estate development.

Frank A. Robertazzi is Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Frank has more than 25 years of experience with HP, Agilent and CML, where he served as Vice President of national and global business development. He holds the CFP® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from NYU’s Polytechnic School of Engineering and is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School.

“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding individuals to the SAGE Eldercare board,” said Galina Muller, Executive Director. “Each brings not only professional expertise, but also a genuine passion for serving older adults and supporting caregivers. Their leadership will strengthen our organization as we continue to grow and respond to the evolving needs of our community.”

SAGE Eldercare is a nonprofit organization that has served the community for over 70 years. SAGE offers a wide range of programs and services for older adults and their caregivers, including Meals on Wheels, Home Care, and Adult Medical Day Care. SAGE’s goal is to help older adults remain living where they wish to live most, in their own homes and communities.

For more information about SAGE Eldercare and how to support its programs, visit www.sageeldercare.org.