

Patricia Silverstein
Patricia is the founder and president of the Silverstein Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge medical research for the Diabetes Research Institute and promoting early detection programs for prediabetes, type 1, and type 2 diabetes. She is passionate about holistic approaches, incorporating nutrition, diet management, and meditation techniques to improve glucose levels and insulin resistance.
Her efforts have earned her prestigious awards and recognitions, including:
- First female honoree at the Empire Ball Gala (2022), hosted by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, where she received the Leadership Award.
- The Leadership and Visionary Health Award from the Dominican Women Development Center (DWDC) for her Diabetes Prevention Program, aimed at reducing diabetes rates in underrepresented communities.
Patricia also serves on the Board of The Cure Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to funding emergency treatments for pancreatic cancer and diabetes-related complications. Her mission is clear: to find a cure for diabetes and empower individuals to overcome health challenges by leveraging all available resources.