Our Dedicated Board Members
Honorary Chairperson
Marilyn Rosen proudly holds the position overseeing the works of the MVRP Foundation created in memory of her grandson Michael. Marilyn spent her lifetime involved in theater as actress, director, and teacher, leading both teens and adults. Most recently, pre-covid Marilyn was teaching a seniors’ acting class in a lifelong learning program, in NYC, called Quest. When working for the Town of Oyster Bay, Cultural and Performing Arts division, she wrote grants, created performances and provided support for nonprofits. Later in her career Marilyn worked as an administrative assistant in a top investment company organizing the office, running events, and was involved in the daily workings of the company. The Foundation is glad to have her as a partner in fundraising and development, as well as her artistic input and knowledge. She works out of love for the mission and cause of the foundation.
Founding Board Members
President and Executive Director
Alison Rosen has a background in, teaching public elementary school, performing arts and as a social emotional mental health advocate. During her career she was involved in school initiatives, committee member and facilitating programs such as Monthly Character Building Book Club, Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness, All Kinds of Minds-(Meeting the Needs of Students who Struggle) and Arts Liaison. When tragedy struck, Alison was compelled to tell her son’s story.
She founded MVRP Foundation Inc. in memory of her son,
Michael Vincent Rosen-Pipitone. With emphasis on collaboration, belief in the Arts as a powerful tool for healing and change, she continues to advocate, to raise awareness, and raise funds to help others.
Vice President and Treasurer
David Hantman has a background in hospitality and business as a commercial real estate portfolio manager, sales & leasing, and appraising and is a certified para-legal. David is a certified running coach and personal trainer/wellness coach. David has a varied past of volunteering with organizations such as the Omega Holistic Learning Institute, The NY Open Center Holistic Center, the NY Road Runners and Spartan Race. David believes in being of service helping others and spreading goodness. David is devoted to the MVRP Foundation helping to continue its growth and expand the good work it does. David is fueled by the memory of Michael who he knew and loved.
Administrative Assistant and Secretary
Wendy Rosen
Communication Officer
Jean Burg
Communication Officer
Judith Kottick
ADVISORY BOARD
Music and Performing Arts Director
Michelle Rosen is a New York-based singer, lifelong performer and passionate arts educator. With performing credits in various music genres including musical theatre and opera, she has performed all over North America and in Europe. In her role as voice teacher and artistic mentor she provides instruction to college students at NYU Tisch School of Drama plus many private students of various ages, abilities and demographics. In recent years due to experience with mental illness and neuro-diversity both in the personal sphere and professionally, she has become a mental wellness advocate as well. MVRP Foundation is an arena where these twin passions of arts and mental wellness come together, and supporting the Foundation is a labor of love.
Theater and Artistic Consultant
Laurie Smith is the head of the talent management firm Smith Talent Group. This 20 year old company has managed the careers of an array of performers, including Tony winners and Emmy nominees. Laurie feels a special connection to the mission of MVRP, an organization which supports the work of up-and-coming performing artists and filmmakers, all done in the memory of the hugely talented and gifted performer/writer Michael Vincent Rosen Pipitone. Laurie also works and lives in remembrance of her beautiful daughter Shana who died in 2012, a wonderful actress and even better person.
