The 40th ANNIVERSARY year celebration begins with Armand Lembo, Jr., Daniel Oliveira, and Susan Ungaro being named 2025 Humanitarian Honorees

 

The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Ann Marie Marrone as its newest member. This appointment honors Ann Marie’s 25+ years of dedicated service as a member of the Board of Advisors, event chairperson for numerous initiatives, and steadfast volunteer.

In 2024, Ann Marie and her husband Michael were recognized as recipients of the Foundation’s Humanitarian Award, reflecting their exceptional commitment to philanthropy. Ann Marie was also honored as the Millennium Woman of the Year in 2000, further cementing her legacy of community impact.

Ann Marie’s lifelong mission has been to enrich the lives of others, especially children. She has actively contributed to numerous organizations, including Toys for Tots, The Mahwah Center for Food Action, Josephine’s Garden, and UNICO autism events. Her tireless advocacy extends to Hope for Children, where she continues to rally support from family, friends, and colleagues to champion the cause.

In addition to her volunteer work, Ann Marie is the owner of Ann Marie’s Designs LLC, an interior design and women’s accessory business she founded in 2002.

Please join us in congratulating Ann Marie Marrone on her well-deserved appointment to the Board of Trustees. We look forward to her continued leadership and dedication!