2026/27 Grant Cycle Executive Board

The Executive Board is the senior leadership team of Impact100 Westchester, responsible for setting overall policy and for overseeing all activities of the organization.

Noelle Ifshin, Co-President

Noelle grew up spending time between Manhattan and Westchester, and presently resides in Elmsford. She earned a BA in Economics and History from Connecticut College and then followed her passion to study at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Over more than 25 years in the hospitality industry, Noelle planned, launched, and led kitchens in a number of successful and noted restaurants spanning from Manhattan to the East End of Long Island; ran the NYC food and beverage operations for Entertainment Cruises (now City Cruises); and created 4Q Consulting, advising established and fledgling restaurants, food service and hospitality businesses. Noelle has transitioned her career to commercial Real Estate with a national development company and is currently licensed as a Broker in 8 states. Noelle has volunteered at the Westchester Food Bank and is a member of her synagogue’s Social Action Committee, addressing underserved areas around Southern Westchester.

Carol Pouchie, Co-President

Carol joined Impact100 Westchester in 2019 and has served as a Grant Committee member, as well as a member of the Finance Committee. Carol has a long history of service in the nonprofit sector. She is currently the Board Chair of the Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck NY, and she has served as a board member of several other local nonprofits.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Carol attended Cornell University as an undergraduate and she obtained her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Carol and her husband are residents of Harrison and their 3 children live in Manhattan, Washington DC, and Richmond Virginia. In her spare time, Carol enjoys doing Zumba, boxing, traveling, and reading.

Rachel Dugoff, Nonprofit Relations

Becky Silverstein, Nonprofit Relations

Becky has been a member of Impact100 Westchester since 2020 and has held varied positions including Grant Review Chair, Nonprofit Advisor and Grant Committee Review Coordinator.  A 2024 graduate of Leadership Westchester, she values purposeful connection and leadership rooted in community.  Currently she is a college prep coach for LUCA (Latino University College Access) helping first generation students navigate the college process and sits on the Teen Boutique Steering Committee for The Sharing Shelf; having learned about both nonprofits through her involvement in Impact100 Westchester.  Additionally, Becky serves on the Development Committee, as Chair of the Grants Committee for LIFE Cape Cod, a nonprofit that empowers people to thrive independently in a supportive community.

As a second career, Becky taught reading and writing for over 14 years at Westchester Community College, working with non-native speakers and students with learning disabilities. While at WCC she also co-created a “boot camp,” for incoming students on the Autism Spectrum to help them navigate the academic and social aspects of college.

She holds a BA from American University and an MA from Sarah Lawrence College.  Becky and her husband Ken reside in Rye Brook, and is the mother of two daughters, two sons-in-law, and a proud Babka to her grandson. 

Michelle Fishman, Membership

Abbey Kalina Straus, Membership

Abbey joined Impact100 Westchester in 2024 and has served as a member of a Grant Committee, as well as the Technology Committee. She has been on various boards in her community in the Larchmont/Mamaroneck area for many years.

Born and raised on a family farm in the Hudson Valley, she continues the legacy by running the farm with her sister to this day.

Abbey holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University. She worked as a software consultant at a major computer manufacturer for 17 years before retiring and becoming involved in various volunteer efforts. Currently, she volunteers at her local food pantry on a weekly basis and has been doing so for more than 12 years.

Abbey and her husband Steve have resided in Larchmont since 1993. Their daughter and son-in-law also live in Larchmont and are expecting their first child. Their son and daughter-in-law live in Manhattan.

Abbey’s recreational interests include playing tennis, pickleball and golf, as well as reading, gardening and traveling.

LeShanna Green-Relph, Secretary

LeShanna joined Impact100 Westchester in 2024-25 and quickly became an engaged member, serving on both the Grant Review and Finance Committees reflecting her passion to help others and the social responsibility she feels to aid in the progression of one’s community.

Raised in the Bronx, LeShanna holds a BBA from Howard University School of Business and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. A New York State Notary and aspiring financial advisor, she brings over 20 years of financial services experience in client services and project management, including assignments abroad.

She is the Founder of LPG Business Services & Consulting LLC, supporting businesses and entrepreneurs through strategic planning, operational efficiency, and professional development. In 2014, she co-founded and currently leads FOF Investment Club, an educational initiative focused on personal finance and investment literacy to achieve financial empowerment.

Her love language is “Acts of Service,” a value she lives out through volunteerism and mentorship—always driven by a deep belief in giving back through time, resources, and knowledge. LeShanna actively serves at her church (C.O.G.I.C), Women.NYC, Braven and several nonprofit organizations. She has also chaired numerous diversity and inclusion initiatives across her professional network.

LeShanna and her husband reside in Fleetwood. She enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and writing.

Diane Hirschberg, Treasurer

Diane was a career commercial and investment banker most recently with BMO Capital Markets, specializing in delivering foreign exchange & capital markets products to corporations and institutional investors. Diane retired in 2015 and embarked on a second career as an insurance broker and an enthusiastic and engaged nonprofit volunteer.  In 2017, Diane completed a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership at Fordham University. Since. In 2018 Diane became a licensed NY State health and life insurance agent, helping individuals under 65, and small businesses and nonprofits navigate the complex and frustrating health insurance market. Diane’s nonprofit volunteer activities underscore her passion and commitment to support the nonprofit sector. Diane is on the Executive Board of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Westchester/Fairfield Chapter. Diane also is a member of the Women’s Bond Club in NYC, and a past co-chair the Charitable Giving Committee. Diane lives in Westchester County with her husband Razy, and has two children who live in NYC.   

Roberta Shapiro, Technology

Roberta is a real estate professional and a CPA.  She manages information technology to support real estate appraisals and generate market reports on sales trends in the nation’s most desirable zip codes.  A long-time Edgemont community volunteer, she has served on the Edgemont School Foundation and PTA, and led the Fort Hill Civic Association.  Roberta earned a BS in Finance from The Wharton School at Penn and graduate degrees from Columbia and Fordham Universities.  She and her husband Mark live in White Plains and have three grown children..