Our Leadership
Executive Director
Eve Lefkowitz
Eve’s vision has shaped Conversations to Remember into the organization that it is today. She has personally worked with hundreds of caregivers, gerontologists, educators, and seniors to learn what is effective in building intergenerational relationships with seniors, and, more importantly, what is ineffective. Eve trains all of the volunteers for the virtual visits, and oversees the screening process that evaluates volunteers to confirm that they will be able to effectively form relationships with seniors in a virtual environment.
Eve’s background includes leadership roles in other nonprofit organizations, as well as successfully building her own small business. She also was a practicing lawyer for over ten years. Eve was touched by the issues that Conversations to Remember seeks to address when her mother-in-law suffered from dementia during the years preceding the pandemic and during its initial months.
Eve received a BA in psychology from Brandeis University, and a JD
degree from Cardozo School of Law. Eve’s family founded Conversations to
Remember.
Board of Directors
Robert Lefkowitz
President
Robert is a founder of Conversations to Remember. He has an extensive background in technology, and is passionate about online security and privacy. Robert has spent the majority of his career working as a project manager, specializing in efficient, scalable process design. Robert has served on other nonprofit boards, including the Montville Township Public Library, where he was the vice president, and led the technology committee. He has also sat on other technology committees, providing his unique insight.
Robert received his BSE in computer engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and his MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business
Jose Bracho
Treasurer
Jose brings more than 25 years of senior leadership positions in diverse industries, including finance and insurance, pharmaceutical, crypto currencies, commodities, oil and gas, engineering, and construction.
His experience has equipped him with the skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and implement effective solutions to any organization.
Jose holds two Master Degrees (MBA & MS in Finance) from Southern New Hampshire University.
Ilana Julie Lefkowitz
Secretary
Ilana is a graphic designer and web developer, as well as one of the founders of Conversations to Remember. She is deeply committed to realizing this mission through innovative programming and impactful initiatives.
Ilana has held leadership positions in Hillel and BBYO, and is passionate about serving others.
Abby Shearer
Director
Abby is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience across Merchandising, Planning, Product Development and Marketing. She brings a strategic, results-driven approach to board service, with a proven record of guiding public organizations toward the achievement of merchandising and growth objectives. Abby has successfully led initiatives that drive revenue expansion, including digital commerce, domestic and international market growth.
Known for implementing data-informed strategies that strength brand positioning and enhance competitiveness, Abby is a collaborative leader who builds high-performing teams and aligns cross-functional executives. She contributes strong business acumen, creative problem-solving, and disciplined execution to support long-term value creation and sustainable growth.
Abby holds a Master of Science in Internet Marketing from Full Sail University and a Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies and Industrial Relations from The Pennsylvania State University.
Camilla Formica
Director
Camilla is the Chief Program Officer for Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center (SI@TCC). She leads the development of immersive programs and experiences designed to empower leaders, innovators, and visionaries, supporting SI@TCC’s mission to help shape the future of the connectivity industry.
Known for building strong relationships and driving innovative strategies, she advances key initiatives including the Intrapreneurship Academy, Cable Hall of Fame, CX Collaborative and Syndeo Advisory Council, The Barco Library and Breen Technical Archives, and the Hauser Oral History Project—helping position SI@TCC as a dynamic industry hub.
With over 30 years of experience, Camilla has held leadership roles at NCTI, International Fiber Communications, Metromedia Communications (WorldCom), and ICG. She currently serves as Immediate Past President of The WICT Network–Rocky Mountain and is a board member and minority owner of NCTI.
A recognized industry leader, Camilla is a member of the 56th Class of Cable TV Pioneers and has been named to the Cablefax 100 list. A breast cancer survivor, she has also served as a Model of Courage ambassador for Ford Warriors in Pink.
Ilanit Leibowitz
Director
Ilanit is a seasoned executive leader in risk, compliance, and technology with a proven record of driving governance excellence and operational transformation within a global financial services organization. As Head of Compliance Risk & Records and Business Ethics Officer for Global Technology & Operations (GT&O), she leads enterprise technology risk‑management functions spanning SOX and SOC oversight, internal and external audit engagement, regulatory reviews, and records compliance. Prior to joining GT&O, Ilanit spent twenty years as a corporate transactional attorney, advising business and technology organizations on enterprise critical transactions and guiding them through regulatory and legal risk considerations.
Ilanit is also a champion of corporate citizenship and leadership development, having led volunteer, education, and mentoring initiatives, and currently serving as national co‑chair of her company’s Women Empowered business resource group. She is known for fostering inclusive cultures, developing emerging leaders, and driving programs that strengthen organizational engagement.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history from Douglass College at Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.