This week on Your New Jersey, Lisa Marie Falbo spotlights individuals who are helping others navigate life’s challenges through advocacy, support, and meaningful community connections. Elisa D’Amelio and Sabrina Cosentino discuss the creation of The Wellness Gala, an event designed to foster conversations around mental health, wellness, and community while supporting organizations making a difference.
And Mike Smilo, Founder of the Smilo Foundation, shares his personal journey from a stage 4 metastatic melanoma diagnosis to becoming an advocate for patients and caregivers. He discusses how his experience navigating complex medical information inspired the foundation’s mission to help others access critical resources and become stronger advocates for their own care.
About the Author
Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.