Delva, Veronique

Sharsheret Inc, based in Teaneck, NJ, is a dedicated organization focused on providing support and resources to individuals facing breast and ovarian cancer, particularly within the Jewish community. Through various programs, including the Link Program and peer support networks, Sharsheret offers personalized assistance for patients, caregivers, and families throughout the cancer journey. In addition to individual support, Sharsheret is actively involved in advocacy, community engagement, and awareness initiatives such as local events and educational webinars. The organization also facilitates opportunities for individuals to get involved, from fundraising efforts to volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose in addressing hereditary cancer risk. Generated from the website

Dr. Mendiratta completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University and went on to receive his MD from Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He interned in the Department of Medicine at the Cornell University Medical Center, completed his residency in neurology at the Neurological Institute, Columbia University Medical Center and his fellowship in epilepsy at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. In 1999, Dr. Mendiratta received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism and Excellence in Teaching as an Outstanding Role Model.

Dr. Sonel Rowley is a neuropsychologist at PROMISE at Columbia. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to underserved children and adolescents with learning, language, attention/executive function, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Rowley received her doctorate in school psychology from Fordham University. She completed her predoctoral internship in school pscyhology at The Bronxville School and her postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at The Center for Attention and Learning at Lenox Hill Hospital. Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Rowley honed her skills in neuropsychological assessment by completing pediatric neuropsychology externships at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital and New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Further, Dr. Rowley’s master’s degree in therapeutic interventions has allowed her to become proficient in multiple evidence-based treatment interventions for children and adolescents with an array of mental health concerns.