Advisory Board

Dr. Robert Cancro

Dr. Robert Cancro is the Chairman of Psychiatry at NYU for 29 years and former Director of the Nathan Kline Institute and is the longest-serving chairman of any psychiatry department in the nation. He serves as Director in the Department of Psychiatry at the NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital Center, he was also President of the National Council on Alcoholism (New York City Affiliate) and Chairman of the Medical Board at the United States Service and Department of Justice where he served as consultant. His achievements were highlighted by numerous awards, which include the New York State Office of Mental Health Award and Progress in Psychiatry Award.  Dr. Cancro is also the author of over 87 research publications.

Pamela Chen

“The victims of modern slavery have many faces. They are men and women, adults and children. Yet, all are denied basic human dignity and freedom. All too often suffering from horrible physical and sexual abuse, it is hard for them to imagine that there might be a place of refuge.” -Barack Obama

Pamela Chen has been an attorney with the federal government since 1991, working in the areas of civil rights and criminal law. Prior to joining the government, Ms. Chen worked as an associate at two Washington D.C. firms, Arnold & Porter and Asbill, Junkin, Myers & Buffone. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Chen was an undergraduate at the University of Michigan and received her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Mark Roehrenbeck

Mark grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in a family of four boys. Mark went on to attend Ohio University in Athens, OH, where he was a member of the football team. After two years at Ohio University, Mark transferred to Ohio State University where he graduated in 2005 with a degree is Business Administration. Following graduation, Mark moved to Chicago where he worked for Pricewatherhouse Coopers. In 2007, Mark moved to New York City to work for Rho Capital Partners where he is currently an Associate. Mark enjoys visiting his familyin Ohio, traveling, working out, attending Ohio State football games, and volunteering. Mark is also a CPA.