Milestones For Emily Hirsch, Kamilah Dowling and Ellen Greenberg

Emily Hirsch, former owner of Scarsdale's Candy 'N Cards will turn 100 on Friday, June 16. Since she closed the store, earlier this year at the age of 99–- she's enjoying her retirement and spends time catching up on old movies, having lunch with friends and spending quality time with her family.

Kamilah Dowling

Scarsdale resident Kamilah Dowling will be honored by The Business Council of Westchester as one if its 2017 "40 under 40" Rising Stars, during the June 15 reception at the council's headquarters in Rye Brook. Kamilah, who is the dedicated Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Montefiore Health System, was selected for this award because of her exemplary leadership, creativity, innovation, dedication and professionalism.

Kamilah, who has called Westchester her home for five years, provides and coordinates care for children with complex neurosurgical needs, including brain tumors, craniofacial disorders, and craniopagus conjoined twins. Kamilah was instrumental in the care of Jadon and Anias McDonald who were successfully separated at Montefiore last year. Kamilah managed every aspect of their various needs, both medical and social, and remains a dedicated and consistent presence for this family. On June 23rd CNN will release a documentary about how the boys are progressing, in which Kamilah will appear.

Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center

Mamaroneck resident and life coach Ellen Bachner Greenberg has been named to the Board of Directors of the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, a not-for-profit organization serving Westchester County and beyond.

Ellen holds an MBA from New York University and is a certified Life Coach. She enjoys guiding her clients towards achieving goals, overcoming obstacles, and making changes in their lives.

A daughter of two Holocaust survivors, Ellen has been active with the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center through their GenerationsForward speakers group.

Ellen tells of her father's incredible will to survive and the optimism, perseverance, and positive attitude that exemplified how he lived his life post war. Ellen discusses what it was like for her growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors and speaks honestly and openly about the impact it has had on her.

Ellen and her husband Carl are the proud parents of two children who live and work in Manhattan.

Millie Jasper, Executive Director, says, "Ellen brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to the Board. We're thrilled to have her join us."

The mission of the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center is to enhance the teaching and learning of the lessons of the Holocaust to support the right of people to be treated with dignity and respect.

For more information please contact Millie Jasper, Executive Director, at (914) 696-0738 or [email protected].