People

Linda Dishy joined the Ackerman Board of Trustees in 2000 and became Vice Chair of the Board in June 2008. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Originally a teacher of French literature and language, Ms. Dishy began to transition into the field of family therapy in 1975. She received a […]

Beverly Greene, PhD, ABPP is a Professor of Psychology at St. John’s University, and the recently appointed founding co-editor of St John’s Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies journal. A practicing clinical psychologist licensed in New York and New Jersey, she is a  Fellow of the American Psychological Association and nine of its divisions,

Thomas G. Kahn is President of Kahn Brothers Group, Inc. He graduated from Cornell University in 1964 and earned an MBA degree from New York University’s Graduate School of Business (since renamed the Stern School of Business) in 1967. He has over forty years experience in the investment field and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst

Board Member Professionally, Alan Koenigsberg is Senior Vice President and Global Head of Treasury and Working Capital Solutions at Visa. This is a new appointment for Alan and a new team focused on developing leading edge solutions/ventures for commercial clients. Previously, was leading all aspects of the commercialization of Visa B2B Connect, a unique multilateral

Leslie Roberts, LCSW, is a therapist in private practice in New York City, working with couples, families and individuals. She also works with clients in need of divorce mediation. Leslie graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Arkansas and a Masters of Science in Social Work with a minor in law from Columbia University.

Sheri Sandler was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. She received a BBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She joined the Ackerman Institute for the Family Board in 2000. Sheri became interested in art and design and began a second career. She completed the Appraisal Studies Program in Fine and Decorative

Arnold Syrop is the Principal and creative director of Arnold Syrop Architects and the architect responsible for the design of the Ackerman Institute’s state-of-the-art training facility in the Flatiron District. Arnold Syrop’s New York based office renders architectural and interior design services to hospitality, corporate and institutional clients, on a national basis. Clients include Hilton Hotels

Janine Weisenbeck, JD, LMSW is a graduate of the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship Program. Janine has worked at Safe Horizon, a nonprofit organization that works to minimize family and community violence. She also completed an internship at the Children’s Defense Fund, researching federal funding for education for youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as