Board of Trustees

Yvette is a Sr. Project Coordinator at the Bristol Myers Squibb Company with 22 years at the Research and Development Veterinary Sciences department helping manage the day-to-day operations of the department. In addition to working at Bristol Myers Squibb, Yvette is the co-founder and supervisor of the Mother Estelle Clark […]

Lisa began her service with the Mercer Street Friends Board of Trustees in 2024. As VP and Owner of Parry Insurance, she is an experienced fifth-generation property casualty agent. She delights in customizing insurance programs for her personal and business clients. She is well versed negotiating claims settlements for her

Bill has been involved with Mercer Street Friends since the mid-1990’s. After volunteering at a committee level, he first joined the Board of Trustees in 2005, continued on to serve as Board Chair from 2010 to 2014, and began another term of service in 2022. A Robert M. Appelbaum Service

Rupert A. Hall Jr. is the Servant Pastor of Turning Point United Methodist Church where he seeks to make the Gospels relevant in the Urban Context. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Rutgers University School of Law. He has studied at

Aubrey Haines has over 30 years’ experience in the Princeton market and has been responsible for negotiating over $2.5 billion in leasing and sales transactions. His extensive experience includes acquiring and marketing office and industrial space, directing land development, consulting and investment property sales and purchases. Over his career, Aubrey

Michael  began his service with the Mercer Street Friends Board of Trustees in 2024.  Micheal is part of the IT Strategic Planning organization at First Quality Enterprises, responsible for business areas related to manufacturing supply chain.  Michael enjoys actively mentoring and coaching developing leaders both within his organization and externally.  Throughout the course

Ann B. Gavzy, Esq. serves as Executive Vice President, Co-Chief Legal Officer for Hackensack Meridian Health, and is a member of the executive leadership team reporting directly to the CEO. In this role she oversees legal services related to transactions across the Network (including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships,

Michael J. Carter, MD, RP began his service with the Board of Trustees in 2009. He was drawn to Mercer Street Friends’ social programming and support for the entire Trenton community. He currently works in medical administration using his medical knowledge as a physician and pharmacist to safeguard the health

Laura has served on the Mercer Street Friends Board of Trustees since 2019, drawn to the Mercer Street Friends’ Community Schools Initiative and Family Engagement programs. Laura has served as a 6-12 Social Studies teacher and Assistant Principal at the secondary level and as a School Board Member in the