Our Board of Directors.
Distinguished leaders in medicine, law, philanthropy, finance, and the arts — guiding the institute’s mission and stewardship.
Ronald P. Karlsberg, MD
CEO & President
Founder of niCVRI. Clinical Professor at UCLA. Architect of niCVRI’s national research and philanthropy strategy.
Eli S. Gang, MD
VP · Secretary & Treasurer
Internationally recognized cardiac electrophysiologist. Oversees financial governance and EP program strategy.
Gary Hampar, Esq.
Chairman & CEO · East Coast
Los Angeles attorney; oversees financial operations and legal compliance for niCVRI’s 501(c)(3) structure.
Daniel Karlsberg, MD
Chairman & CEO · East Coast
Board-certified cardiologist anchoring niCVRI’s New York academic relationships and bi-coastal clinical trial network.
Constance Towers Gavin
Director
Award-winning actress and celebrated humanitarian. Active in Children’s Bureau of California, National Health Foundation.
Jon James Jashni
Director
Former President & CCO, Legendary Entertainment. Founder, Raintree Ventures. AFI Trustee.
Teresa Freeborn
Director
Community and philanthropic leader with long-standing ties to healthcare advocacy and nonprofit development.
D. Gregory Scott
Director
Private equity investor with portfolio spanning healthcare, technology, and manufacturing.
Daniel H. Stern
Director
Experienced legal and business professional with ties to Southern California’s healthcare and philanthropic communities.
Imad Kandela
Director
Business leader and philanthropist with ties to Southern California’s healthcare, academic, and philanthropic communities.
Mahboubi-Fardi Daryoush
Director
Business leader and philanthropist committed to advancing niCVRI’s mission across greater Los Angeles.
Max Factor
Director
Member of Beverly Hills’ most distinguished families; philanthropy and civic leadership informing niCVRI’s donor development.
Michael Weinper, DPT, MPH
Director
Co-founder & former CEO of PTPN, the nation’s largest independent PT network (800+ locations). APTA Dicus Award (2000).