ONE NSU MAGAZINE IMPASSIONED PHILANTHROPISTS Barry and Judy Silverman Barry Silverman, M.D., a retired orthopedic surgeon, helped create the scoliosis screening program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, served as chair and medical adviser to Easter Seals of South Florida, and founded Camp Yofi—a camp for children with autism and their families. He also served as a member of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Executive Board of Trustees. As a trained volunteer for the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center of South Florida, Judy Silverman conducted numerous oral interviews, some of which are archived at the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. • NSU Board of Trustee member—Barry Silverman (1997–present) • NSU President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service recipients • NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Board of Governors member (Barry Silverman) • Emerald Shark Circle members Drs. Kiran C. and Pallavi Patel Kiran C. Patel, M.D., a cardiologist, and Pallavi Patel, M.D., a pediatrician, are renowned for their many philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the fields of education and health care. Over the years, they have donated hundreds of millions of dollars to various causes in these areas. The positive impact of the couple’s philanthropic commitments is evident across the globe, particularly in Florida, India, and Africa. The Patels have also focused on community development, specifically in the Tampa Bay area, where they have funded various projects to enhance the quality of life and education for area residents. • NSU Board of Trustee member—Kiran C. Patel (2018–present) • NSU President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service recipients • Diamond Shark Circle members 17
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