Christine Grant

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February 26, 2018

Christine Grant, JD, MBA, is Chairperson of the SERV Achievement Centers Board of Directors and sits on the SERV Behavioral Health System Board of Directors. 

Ms. Grant is a former New Jersey Cabinet member and Commissioner of Health and Senior Services.  She was Vice President of Government and Policy at the former Aventis Pasteur Vaccine Company, and Senior Director of Policy and State Government at Merck. She is a member of the American Bar Association and former Chair of its Science and Technology Section.

She has served on a variety of State and National Advisory and Organizational Boards, including the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity, and continues as National Advisory Chair of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's New Jersey Health Initiatives. She co-hosts “Open Source,” a weekly interview show on Princeton Community TV, among other television appearances.

Ms. Grant earned her juris doctor degree from Rutgers Law School where she was a member of the Law Review and its business manager, an MBA from Wharton and bachelor’s degree in zoology from Swarthmore College. She has written numerous articles on public health law, healthcare and pharmaceutical law and finance.

Robert N. Cottone Jr.

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February 20, 2018

Robert N. Cottone Jr. is a member of the SERV Achievement Centers Board of Directors.

Mr. Cottone is Assistant Vice President at Rue Insurance, where he manages the Medical Malpractice /Healthcare Industry practice and the Nonprofit Social Service clientele.

He has 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, including roles in commercial underwriting with insurance carriers, as an independent consultant, and as an agent with private and public brokers. He holds the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation and is licensed in multiple states.  

Mr. Cottone has a degree in economics from Bucknell University.  

Outside of work, he has volunteer and coaching experience in a variety of youth sports programs in Mercer County and is active in civic and social service organizations in Hightstown, Trenton, and the Greater Mercer County area. 

Shahnam Sharareh

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February 20, 2018

Shahnam Sharareh, PharmD, RAC, is a member of the SERV Foundation Board of Directors. 

Mr. Sharareh is an attorney and partner with Fox Rothschild, LLP, in Lawrenceville.  He has experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications in a wide range of technologies, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, biotechnology, medical diagnostic and cosmetic products and nanotechnology. He has handled many appeals before the U.S. Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. His practice also includes counseling clients; preparing patentability, validity and infringement opinions; patent reissue and reexamination practice; and drafting intellectual property agreements.

He is a Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC) professional and advises clients on FDA regulatory matters, marketing and advertising strategies for drug, food and dietary supplement products.

Mr. Sharareh is a licensed pharmacist in Maryland and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the U.S. Patent Bar Association.  In 2013, he was named a New Jersey "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers (2013).

Peter A. Pogany, R.P.

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February 20, 2018

Peter A. Pogany, R.P., is a member of the SERV Foundation Board of Directors.

Mr. Pogany is owner of Rapps Pharmacy in Plainfield and a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

Mr. Pogany is on the Board of Directors of the Hebrew Free Loan Society.

He is the recipient of the 2017 Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services’ Distinguished Volunteer Award, as well as numerous awards from health organizations, including The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, The Diabetes Center of New Jersey, and the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation.