Our Board

Kim Blanda - Board Chairperson

Kim Blanda, RN, BSN, BS, is the Director of Community Relations for Hunterdon Healthcare and the Coordinator for Hunterdon Partnership for Health. Kim sits on the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hunterdon Alumni Board, the Polytech High School Biomedical Sciences Advisory Board, the Flemington Salvation Army Board and is a member of the Raritan Valley Community College Nursing Program Advisory Committee. Kim resides in Raritan Township with her husband and two college age children who share her strong commitment to community service.

Joel Goldstein

Joel Goldstein is a retired Pharmaceutical Executive and Current Principal of Verity CMC Consulting, LLC. He has over 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, in the area of process and formulation development, with degrees in Biology and Pharmacology.

Tracey Lyons - Treasurer

Tracey Lyons’ career has spanned the finance, sales, and healthcare sectors. She is currently a Finance Manager at J&J. In addition to her corporate roles, she has partnered with her husband in a family business and has pursued fitness professionally. Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In her leisure time, she cherishes moments at the Jersey Shore, stays active, and enjoys puzzling and reading.

Annie Rossi

Annie Rossi is a fashion stylist and local business owner with 27 years of experience. Founder of Clinton’s Come Together Friday Night Music Festivals, Annie has been volunteer Project Manager for 12 years. In December of 2018, Annie was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of South Ridge Community Church.

Paul McGill

Paul McGill has 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch and BlackRock in Finance. Paul has also been involved with the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund for the past 23 years and is President of this Non – Profit. He received the 2013 Flemington Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award and was the 2007 Jefferson Award Honoree and was United Way of Hunterdon’s Community Volunteer of the Year in 2009. He helped run the Readington Men’s basketball league for 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Stockton University. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing golf and attending various charity golf events.

Dr. Niyati Patel-Parekh, D.M.D., M.D.S.

Dr. Niyati Patel-Parekh combines her love for art and science in orthodontics, known by her patients as a smile perfectionist. She builds strong, professional relationships with patients through her compassionate and energetic approach.

Dr. Patel is skilled in advanced orthodontic treatments like temporary anchorage devices, self-ligating brackets, and Invisalign®, and she has extensive experience with both children and adults. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master’s in Dental Science from Rutgers, where she graduated top of her class.

A member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics, Dr. Patel is board-certified and practiced in Michigan before joining Loew & Patel Orthodontics in New Jersey.

Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband Ravish, son Aariv, and their dogs, Barney and Maui. She loves painting, biking, exploring new places, and giving back to the community.