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Yemi Oluwole

Yemi Oluwole is a Portfolio General Auditor – Vice President, in the American Express Company’s Internal Audit Department

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts joined Weitz & Luxenberg more than a quarter-century ago. A few years after starting with the firm, he became a member of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy – a nonprofit organization at the forefront of showing up-and coming attorneys how to be highly effective legal advocates. NITA soon afterward began utilizing Mr. Roberts to teach law students the winning ways of trying cases.

Apart from law practice, Mr. Roberts is actively involved with the Children’s Medical Foundation, United Jewish Appeal, Working Organization for Retarded Children and Adults, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Hoops 4 Hope. He also volunteers as a coach of community soccer, basketball and baseball teams. Among Mr. Roberts’ personal pursuits are travel, golf and long-distance running – to date, he has participated in four New York City marathons.

Laura Salerno-Evans

Vice President

Laura Salerno-Evans became involved with Friends of Karen as a teenager after attending the organization’s annual gala. She later joined the New York City Advisory Board in 2011 and soon after, helped establish the Next Generation Leadership Group to bring awareness of Friends of Karen among other young professionals.

Evan Schreiber

Evan Schreiber joined the board in March 2021. He wanted to get involved with a charitable organization and immediately became passionate about supporting the critical mission of Friends of Karen.

Evan works in finance for a healthcare technology company in New York.

Paul Smadbeck

Immediate Past President

Paul joined the Friends of Karen Board in April 1996. He attended Ithaca College, receiving both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music, and is a published composer.