Helene grew up in Rockland County, New York. She received her degrees in Education and Administration/Supervision from colleges in Florida and Alabama. has been a secular and religious school educator for over thirty years.  Helene and her daughter Christie relocated to Arizona in October 2007, and became CBI members in 2010. At CBI, Helene has served on many events committees including religious education, confirmation, and the yearly Women Seder. Helene is currently volunteering on the “Women of CBI “Planning Committee. Helene was instrumental in starting the CBI’s Grief Support Group, which is subsidized by The Matthew B. Harty Family Foundation.  Helene is the Executor of the Matthew B. Harty Family Foundation, where she continues her late brother’s philanthropic love and support for various organizations in the Phoenix community, including the Aunt Rita’s Foundation. Lately, Helene has become involved with the “Better Together” program located at Gesher Disability Resources. In her spare time, Helene enjoys spending time with her daughter who is currently away at college, going to movies, traveling, decorating, and shoe shopping! Helen is truly honored to be serving on CBI’s board!