The Jed Foundation

JOHN MACPHEE
Executive Director

John MacPhee brings 20 years of leadership and management experience from the business and not-for-profit settings to The Jed Foundation. He most recently served as president of Strativa Pharmaceuticals overseeing functions such as clinical development, medical affairs, alliance management and business development. Previously, he worked at Forest Laboratories and was heavily involved with treatments for depression and anxiety. Well-versed in the challenges faced by college students, MacPhee serves as a board member for Bottom Line, a non-profit organization that provides guidance counseling to disadvantaged urban youth helping them get into college and graduate.  He earned a BA degree from Columbia College, an MBA from New York University and is currently enrolled in the master’s of public health program at Columbia University.

DR. VICTOR SCHWARTZ
Medical Director

Dr. Schwartz, a psychiatrist who has worked in college mental health for over 20 years, was medical director of NYU's Counseling Service, established a counseling center at Yeshiva University and was most recently University Dean of Students there. He was an original member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Presidential Task Force on College Mental Health and co-chair of the APA working group on legal issues in college mental health. Dr. Schwartz is a member of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Committee on the College Student and has served as an advisor to the Jed Foundation and Active Minds on Campus and Gun Free Kids. He is co-editor with Dr. Jerald Kay, of Mental Health Care in the College Community (Wiley, 2010). His work has focused on crisis management, legal issues and the community/public health model in college mental health.

BRIAN McGINLEY
Director of Development

Brian McGinley comes to The Jed Foundation with 17 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit management. He most recently served as a Director of Partnership Development for Global Impact, focusing on employee giving and corporate partnerships in the international giving sector. He has extensive experience with local, regional and international non-profits; including clean air and tobacco control initiatives with the National Office of the American Lung Association® and the Irish peace and reconciliation, as Executive Director of Co-operation Ireland. He serves as a board member for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) and is an avid golfer, soccer enthusiast and lives in the NY suburbs with his wife and two children. He earned a BA degree from Manhattan College and a Fundraising and Non-Profit Management Certification from Columbia University.


STEPHANIE HARCROW
Senior Program Manager

Stephanie brings to The Jed Foundation a combination of business, media, and psychology experience. Upon graduating magna cum laude with a degree in finance from Boston College, she worked as an investment banking analyst in the Media & Telecom sector in New York City. Once equipped with a foundation in both project management and strategic thinking, she soon transitioned her skillset to the nonprofit world. Now, with The Jed Foundation, Stephanie is excited to be managing and developing programs that promote the success of college students across the country. She is also currently studying at New York University toward a Masters in Psychology.

DAYNA GROSS
Online Program Manager

Dayna comes to the Jed Foundation with a background in web development and a clear and detailed understanding of all varieties of media.  After receiving a BFA from New York University,  she spent the beginning of her career working in various aspects of the entertainment industry - working in marketing, PR, film development and radio production.  For five years, she served as a web producer for Lifetime Television, combining her knowledge of entertainment with much experience in the realms of internet development, writing, marketing and utilizing social media.  Dayna is thrilled to work with The Jed Foundation to find new ways to reach out to and help students via the latest in technological developments.

 LYNN TOTH
Operations Manager

With a BFA in Art Education from Syracuse University and a MA in Art from NYU, Lynn Toth finds creative and practical solutions for keeping the running of the Foundation on track while focusing on future endeavors envisioned by all those involved in following its mission. Former Director of Ricco/Maresca Gallery, which specializes in representing Outsider artists, the majority of whom have suffered from mental illness without resources for functioning well in the world, Lynn developed a growing interest in psychology. She is particularly interested in helping to maintain the integrity of those afflicted and affected by mental illness and is glad to be a part of the Foundation's efforts to eradicate stigma through education.

AUGUSTA FOSHAY-ROTHFELD
Program Coordinator

Augusta "Gussie" Foshay-Rothfeld became dedicated to The Jed Foundation’s mission while serving as a research and program intern in 2010.  She graduated from Columbia College in 2008 with a BA in Art History and History.  In addition to her work with The Jed Foundation, Gussie spent time in Colorado working as a ski instructor.  During this time, Gussie worked with people with cognitive disabilities and is excited to continue work in the public health field.

DONNA SATOW
Co-Founder

Donna and her husband, Phil, started The Jed Foundation in 2000 after the tragic loss of their youngest son, Jed, to suicide during his sophomore year of college. Prior to devoting herself full-time to The Jed Foundation, Donna was the publisher of the Columbia College alumni magazine, Columbia College Today. Donna was also a member of Community Board #8 in New York City and a member of the board of Family Dynamics. Donna received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a Masters of Business from Boston University. Donna currently resides in New York City with her husband.

PHIL SATOW
Co-Founder and Board President

Phillip M. Satow has spent 35 years in the pharmaceutical industry. He spent 14 years at Pfizer, Inc. where his last position was vice president, Pfizer Europe. In 1985 he joined Forest Laboratories and was responsible for founding the marketing and sales organization.  He served as executive vice president, president of Forest Laboratories, and a member of the board of directors, in addition to the Forest Laboratories Board which he served on from 1999 to 2005. Mr. Satow was formerly a member of the board of directors of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Satow is currently a member of the Board of Curcell Inc, a Dutch publicly traded bio-tech company.  After retirement from Forest Laboratories, Mr. Satow and his son founded JDS Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a privately held company that was purchased in 2007 by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. Satow and his family founded The Jed Foundation in 2000 after the loss of their youngest son to suicide. He currently serves as President of the Board.

COURTNEY KNOWLES
Consultant

Courtney Knowles brings over a decade of experience managing both nonprofit organizations and national communication efforts to his work with The Jed Foundation. He has led awareness and social responsibility campaigns in corporate, nonprofit and agency environments for a diverse list of organizations including Outward Bound, General Electric, March of Dimes, Anheuser-Busch and The Equality in Marriage Institute. Knowles joined The Jed Foundation as Communications Director in late 2006 and managed a variety of programs for the organization including the Peabody Award-winning Half of Us campaign with mtvU. Knowles holds a BS in Communications from Florida State University.