NAPO-NY Board

President

Sharon PhotoSharon Lowenheim

Sharon Lowenheim, MBA, MSE, founded Organizing Goddess, Inc. in 2006, after spending over 20 years working for three of the world's largest corporations (Mobil, Philip Morris, and Pfizer). She saw firsthand how the accelerating pace of incoming information has made staying organized increasingly difficult. A native New Yorker, Sharon: born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and living in Manhattan for most of her adult life, has never lived in a house—only in apartments—and has never owned a car. She has spent a lifetime developing techniques for living happily and comfortably in small spaces. Sharon is in her first term as President, and her third year on the NAPO-NY board. She is a subscriber to the NSGCD (National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization), and a Past President of the BNI Manhattan-Midtown chapter. Sharon holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Masters in Computer Science, from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA from the Wharton School.

Vice President

Heather Warren-Dombrowa

Heather Warren-Dombrowa, CPO, ISRP, created Mission Accomplished in 2005—a boutique company specializing in issues of Productivity, Organization and Life's Transitions. She specializes in working with individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses, who look to achieve their goals quickly and effectively and enjoys facilitating Accountability Groups for those looking to strive to the next level.

She joined NAPO-NY in 2005 as well as the then newly formed Westchester Professional Organizers Neighborhood Group, also comprised of NAPO members. In the role of Vice President, she enters her fourth year on the board, having already served in the capacity of Marketing Director and Director at Large.

Heather has been a Certified Professional Organizer since 2008, and holds other certifications as an International Staging and Redesign Professional and a GO System Trainer. In her spare time she runs a neighborhood farmers’ market, and shares her love of urban agriculture and sustainable living practices with her clients whenever possible.

Secretary

Angela Kantarellis

Angela Kantarellis founded her company AKorganizing in 2006 and since then has had the pleasure of helping hundreds of busy New Yorkers get organized both at home and at the office. She specializes in creating clutter free, aesthetically pleasing and productive environments that support success and well being. She also helps clients live more productive and fulfilling lives through time management coaching. Prior to AKorganizing, Angela enjoyed a career in residential real estate sales.

Angela has been an active member of NAPO-NY since 2009. She regularly volunteers her energy, time and expertise at NAPO-NY sponsored events such as First Step Program and annual Get Organized (GO) month projects at local not-profits. This is her first term as Secretary on the NAPO-NY Board. Angela holds an undergraduate degree from New York University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research.

Treasurer

Gideon Y. Schein

Gideon Y. Schein, MBA, PDMM, (B.A. Oberlin College, M.B.A., Columbia University) is a partner in Eddy & Schein In-Home Administrators for Seniors, incorporated in 2000. For the past fourteen years, he has worked as a financial organizer for individual senior citizens. Working patiently to reduce the stress seniors often feel when confronted with today's high-tech, high-speed world, Gideon helps his clients maintain a feeling of independence in their personal affairs. Joining NAPO-NY in 2005, Gideon is currently serving his third term on the board as Treasurer. He is a member of the Golden Circle and has volunteered with NAPO-NY's First Step program. At the 2008 NAPO conference, together with his partner Rebecca Eddy, he presented a workshop on "Financial Organizing for Seniors." He is also a Certified Professional Daily Money Manager and a member of AADMM. Previously, he worked as a director/producer in the international not-for-profit world, which he continues as a founding partner in Gossamer Films. Subsequently, he was a consultant for corporate clients, developing long-range business and marketing strategies.

Director at Large

Ron Shuma

Ron Shuma, President and Founder of A+ Organizing had been an organizer and a member of NAPO-NY for over 5 years.  Ron is a Certified Professional Organizer®, a subscriber to the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and the Ambassador to the NAPO NY chapter for this organization.  Additionally, Ron has earned every level I certificate, every Level II certification, and is now in the Level III program working towards a CPO-CD® designation offered by the ICD.  Ron is also a Certified Staging Professional and a member of Real Estate Staging Association.  And most recently, Ron has become a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers to capitalize on his love of working with the senior population.  He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Human Resource Management and a Minor in Labor Economics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Ron has volunteered in various capacities for NAPO-NY and NAPO National throughout his years with the organization and is now excited to serve you as the Director at Large.

Director of Communications & Technology

Madeleine Denitto

Madeleine DeNitto, owner of STRESSED.PRESSED.MESSED, has worked in the industry since 1999 in New York City, Atlanta and Charleston setting a mission to meet the needs of clients who have severe hoarding tendancies. She joined NAPO-NY in 2004.

Through a high level of independent research, which subsequently led her to consider the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, Madeleine has been an active subscriber of ICD since 2007 with over 140 hours of credit giving her extra skills and knowledge to specialize in chronic disorganization and compulsive hoarding. During the last three years, Madeleine has worked on two critical task forces with ICD, including that of the name change.

Madeleine, also highly active with NAPO, has held various positions on both national and chapter levels over the years. In addition, she has been and will continue to be a dedicated volunteer with NAPO's Quantum Leap Program, serving various charitable organizations. As a serious sideline, Madeleine is a professional photographer with work now continuing through various publications and websites. 

Going on nearly six years as an empty nester, Madeleine is the proud mother of two recent college graduates; she has a daughter who works for a major company in Manhattan and a son who is currently serving with the Peace Corps in Peru. She and her husband currently live in beautiful Garrison, NY. 

Director of Marketing

Stephanie Shalofsky

Stephanie Shalofsky, CPES, founded The Organizing Zone in 2008 after spending 20 years in the entertainment industry where she held numerous senior manager positions in production and marketing. Her company's mission is "To Transform Combat Zones Into Comfort Zones". She specializes in working with small businesses and individuals with home offices and focuses on helping clients, organize their paper and computer information, manage their time and tasks, and utilize their space more efficiently. Stephanie has been a member of NAPO-NY since 2007 and is currently serving her second term as Marketing Director. She looks forward to creating a greater regional awareness of NAPO-New York and the professional organizing industry. Prior to serving on the Board, Stephanie volunteered as Newsletter Ad Sales Manager and PR Coordinator. In addition, Stephanie is a Certified Productive Environment Specialist, having received her certification from the Productive Environment Institute.

Director of Membership

Alyssa Younger

Alyssa Younger, CPO, president of Master Plan Organizers, has been organizing New York residents and businesses since 2004. She not only helps individuals get organized in their homes and businesses but she also teaches time management and goal setting skills. She has served as the chapter's Membership Director since 2007 and received her certification as a Certified Professional Organizer that same year. Alyssa is also a member of The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization and uses many of these skills when working with her clients who struggle to manage extraordinary circumstances such as depression and Traumatic Brain Injury. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys traveling to other countries where she often volunteers her time to help those in need and enjoys sharing some of her organizing skills.

Director of Professional Development

Collette Shine

Collette Shine, NAPO-NY's newest Professional Development Director, brings energy and excitement to the board. Collette launched her firm Organize and Shine in 2008 and subsequently became a member of NAPO-NY, initially volunteering as Webinar Coordinator. Prior to Organize and Shine, she enjoyed a career in marketing and project management in the fashion industry. She specializes in residential and office organizing and especially enjoys working with photographs and photo projects. She received her undergraduate degree from The George Washington University and her MBA from Fordham University.