Bill Rauch and Jenna Chrisphonte present the new venue and artistic plans of the new performing arts center located near the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The Symposium concluded with special performances from artists from Grammy Award winner Ty Defoe, followed by an operatic duet sung by Yi Li and Karen Vuong, accompanied by Stephen Buck.

Jenna Chrisphonte – Director of Civic Alliances, PAC

Bill Rauch – Artistic Director, PAC

 

 

 

The Anniversary is a time for reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future with hope. The conversation highlights the work of Alice Greenwald and Dr. Barbara Sampson, who dedicated their careers in their respective fields to serving the 9/11 community. Looking ahead we introduce Dr. Graham, the newly appointed Chief Medical Examiner.

Elizabeth Hillman – Incoming President & CEO, 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Alice Greenwald – President & CEO, 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Barbara Sampson – Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City

Jason Graham – Chief Medical Examiner of New York City

Mary Fetchet – Founding Director, VOICES

 

 

 

The legal counsel representing 9/11 families provide an update on the progress of the September 11 litigation, including the Saudi and Iran lawsuits, and the catch up payment on the US Victim of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. 9/11 family member, Terry Strada, discussed her advocacy efforts.

Robert Haefele – Senior Counsel, Motley Rice

Jim Kreindler – Partner, Kreindler & Kreindler

John M. Eubanks – Member Attorney, Motley Rice

Terry Strada – National Chair, 9/11 Families United

 

 

 

Representatives from the CDC/World Trade Center Health Program provide information about the WTC Health Program’s mission, eligibility criteria, enrollment process, the new Health Effects of 9/11 online exhibition, and updates on the Nationwide Provider Network (NPN) and Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) transitions. VOICES staff will share insights into the challenges responders and survivors are experiencing.

Stephanie Landau (Moderator) – Voices Center for Resilience

Elio Megaro – WTC Health Program

Anthony Gardner – Public Affairs Specialist, WTC Health Program

Dr. Jacqueline Moline – Clinical Director, Northwell WTC

 

 

 

The panel began with an introduction to the newly appointed interim Special Master, August Flentje. Stefanie Langsam provided an update on the VCF case status, followed by a panel discussion by the dedicated attorneys addressing client needs.

Matt McCauley (Moderator) – Partner, Turken, Heath & McCauley

August Flentje – Special Master, September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Michael Barasch – Partner, Barasch, McGarry, Salzman & Penson

Joseph Cavalcante – NYS Workers’ Compensation Board

John Dearie – Managing Attorney, The Dearie Law Firm

John Feal – Founder, The FealGood Foundation

Noah Kushlefsky – Managing Partner, Kreindler & Kreindler

Stefanie Langsam – VCF Deputy Special Master

 

 

 

The panel of experienced clinicians discusses mental health considerations – including loss and grief, the experience of trauma, PTSD, and suicide ideation- addressing stigma related to mental health conditions and establishing effective coping skills.

Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama (Moderator) – Voices Center for Resilience

Jane Webber – Doctoral Program Committee Chair, Kean University

Richard Beck – President, IAGP

Leo Leiderman – Seasoned Clinical Psychologist

 

 

 

Victims’ family members, responders, and survivors share their stories – demonstrate the challenges they have faced and the strength and resilience that led to personal growth.

Deborah Garcia - 9/11 Family Member

Philippe Vansteenkiste - Director, V-Europe Association

Evelyn Tesoriero - FDNY Family Assistance

Anne-Marie Principe - 9/11 Survivor