About Us
The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group (HCMSG) was founded by two Hepatitis C patients. The founders joined forces in 2010 to ensure that Hepatitis C patients have access to information and support services
that will help them manage and overcome Hepatitis C with strength, dignity and fellowship.
Ronni Marks, Founder and Executive Director
Ronni was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1997. After successful careers in fashion design and executive recruiting, Ronni has dedicated herself to ensuring
that Hepatitis C patients have information and support not available to her at the time of her diagnosis. Ronni is the organizer and facilitator of one of
the longest-running and most successful Hepatitis C support groups in New York City. She also serves on the New York State and City Hepatitis C task
forces and leadership groups, and contributes to a variety of advocacy groups and programs. In 2011, Ronni was asked to join the CDC's Steering
Committee for the Hepatitis C National Education Campaign. Ronni served as a member of the Board of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Liver
Foundation, and Chair of its Manhattan Community Council, from 2000-2006.
Board Members
Carl Deddens, Secretary of the Board
Carl Deddens, Partner, Loftus Group. Management and financial consultants specializing in performance enhancement and growth strategies.
From 2000-2006 Mr. Deddens served as president of the Board of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating, advocating and promoting education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease
Dr.Wendy Monkcom, Board Member
Dr. Monkcom was born and raised in England. She graduated medical school at the University of London , interned with Professor Sheila Sherlock, an international authority in the study of liver disease. Dr. Monkcom came to New York to study anesthesia at Columbia Presbyterian. After her residency and fellowship she was an attending at St. Vincent's Hospital and then at Doctor's Hospital that subsequently became Beth Israel Singer Division, where she was Director of Anesthesia. She is still active in the practice of anesthesia. Dr. Monkcom is married to Dr. Hillel Tobias ,a world renowned liver specialist and the Medical Director of the Transplant Service at New York University Medical Center.
Our Mission
Ronni Marks, Founder and Executive Director
Ronni was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1997. After successful careers in fashion design and executive recruiting, Ronni has dedicated herself to ensuring
that Hepatitis C patients have information and support not available to her at the time of her diagnosis. Ronni is the organizer and facilitator of one of
the longest-running and most successful Hepatitis C support groups in New York City. She also serves on the New York State and City Hepatitis C task
forces and leadership groups, and contributes to a variety of advocacy groups and programs. In 2011, Ronni was asked to join the CDC's Steering
Committee for the Hepatitis C National Education Campaign. Ronni served as a member of the Board of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Liver
Foundation, and Chair of its Manhattan Community Council, from 2000-2006.
Board Members
Carl Deddens, Secretary of the Board
Carl Deddens, Partner, Loftus Group. Management and financial consultants specializing in performance enhancement and growth strategies.
From 2000-2006 Mr. Deddens served as president of the Board of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating, advocating and promoting education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease
Dr.Wendy Monkcom, Board Member
Dr. Monkcom was born and raised in England. She graduated medical school at the University of London , interned with Professor Sheila Sherlock, an international authority in the study of liver disease. Dr. Monkcom came to New York to study anesthesia at Columbia Presbyterian. After her residency and fellowship she was an attending at St. Vincent's Hospital and then at Doctor's Hospital that subsequently became Beth Israel Singer Division, where she was Director of Anesthesia. She is still active in the practice of anesthesia. Dr. Monkcom is married to Dr. Hillel Tobias ,a world renowned liver specialist and the Medical Director of the Transplant Service at New York University Medical Center.
Our Mission
