Yair left the big city lights of NYC and moved with his wife and 3 children to Short Hills in 2014. The goal was to move to a place with a strong community and build roots along side those who want the best for everyone.

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Yair's wife Katherine grew up in Short Hills attending Millburn High School where her two younger siblings attended as well.. Her mother founded and still to this day runs the after school care program (SAM). Their 3 children currently attend Millburn Middle and High Schools and are active members of the TBJ synagogue.

In his limited spare time, Yair enjoys coaching his son's youth baseball team, coaching his daughter in soccer and playing a round of golf with his oldest.

Yair's hope in being part of Down The Block is to not only give back to the community, but to ensure everyone knows they are truly part of and supported by their community family.

My family and I moved to Millburn / Short Hills in 2003 from NYC and we have raised threechildren who all have graduated from MHS.I have been a volunteer for many charity groups in our town over the past 20years and have coached and chain managed the Millburn SH little league as well as for football, soccer & basketball.Professionally, I have been working as an actor, producer & director for 30years, while also teaching and mentoring local young actors in their careers. Having traveled around the world extensively and experiencing many different countries, I know how special our community is when it comes to helping one another and our neighbors. I am honored to be a board member with Down the Block.

My wife and I have been residents for the past 8 year and are proud to call Short Hills our home. Our two children, a rising sophomore in high school and a rising 4th grader, attend the Millburn Schools and have participated in school athletics and various town Recreation League sports through the years. Professionally, I am is an executive at United Health Group with over 20 years of experience in the Real World Evidence space leading multiple consulting teams focused on helping Life Sciences companies demonstrate the value of their products to patients, providers, and payers. I hold a Bachelors and Masters degrees in Industrial Engineering as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Post Covid has been a time of reflection for many, and I had a strong desire to give back to my community and make a meaningful impact in Short Hills and Millburn.  Serving on the board of Down the Block gives me a personal sense of fulfillment through helping our neighbors in need, while also setting an example of servitude for my children.

Marlene May moved to the United States in 2003 with her husband Michael. Born and raised in Ireland, she lived in Springfield NJ, before settling in Millburn in 2007.

She has two college-aged daughters, and one daughter who is a rising senior at Millburn High School. Before becoming a long-term domestic engineer, she worked in various marketing roles in Dublin and NJ. As an immigrant, she is aware of the challenges of not having family nearby in times of crisis.

She joined Down the Block in 2022 as a way to give back to the community that welcomed her with open arms. Soon to be an empty-nester, she completed an MFA in Creative Writing and is now embarking on a career as a writer. Her debut novel is a work in progress. 

Carolyn has been a township resident since 2008. She and her husband Cliff have two children at Millburn High School, and they have held volunteer positions in various PTO and athletic programs. With a Ph.D. in social psychology, Carolyn is VP of Social Science Research at SHIFT HR Compliance Training, and she has volunteered as a crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line.

Nicole has dedicated over two decades to championing the well-being of the vulnerable. With a focus on safeguarding children and families, she serves as a beacon of support for anyone in need. Her role on the board of "Down the Block" is a testament to and an extension of her impactful work.

We moved to Short Hills in 2012 and we are proud to call this our home. Our two children started their Pre-K at HGECC and then moved into the Millburn township schools. Over the years my husband and I have volunteered at school and at corporate events. I've especially enjoyed hosting and running employee support group events in the corporate world, building many partnerships that extend beyond the office. 

Hurricane Ida and the devastation it left behind, shook us. My husband and I both joined food drives to help the most affected. Down the Block appeals to me the most because it fosters support for neighbourhoods. I'm proud to be associated with this esteemed organisation.

Grant and his family relocated to Millburn in 2018 after stints in Manhattan, Hoboken and Los Angeles. As parents of two elementary aged children, Millburn’s warm community, proximity to Manhattan, and world-class school system attracted his family to the area that they are now proud to call home. 

Grant has over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy and management consulting and is the founder of his own consulting firm, focused on helping clients achieve their growth and profitability goals. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. 

Outside of work, Grant and his family can be found at one of the local restaurants or at Gero Park, coaching and cheering on the Blue Jays chain. As a Down the Block board member, Grant values the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community by helping neighbors in their time of need.

Fiona brings a global perspective to local service. Born in the UK, she lived in Brooklyn before settling in Millburn in 2015. She’s a proud parent of two children who came through the Millburn school system—her oldest now in college and her youngest in high school.

A passionate volunteer, Fiona serves as Advancement Chair of Scouts BSA Troop 19, helping young people grow in leadership, service, and character, and proudly holds the title of Eagle Scout mum. She leads communications for Adopt One Village, a nonprofit supporting sustainable development in rural Ghana, and participates in church-led outreach efforts that serve the local community. Professionally, she is a seasoned communications executive.

As a self-described global citizen, Fiona is passionate about connecting across cultures, building bridges, and giving back—both at home and around the world. Her heart for service is rooted in her belief that “we have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it.”