Our Board of Directors
Nada Cory, Founder and President
Nada Cory, is a native-born Croatian from Zagreb. Since 1986, she has lived in the USA, and in 2000 made South Florida her full-time residence. From as early on as she could remember, Nada’s life involved planting, tending, and harvesting herbs, vegetables, and fruit trees.Those lessons learned have remained, and her journey has beckoned her to lead a holistic lifestyle. After the passing of her husband Joe in 2015, Nada founded the Joseph P Cory Foundation in his memory, to educate and make an impact on the lives of others; mind, body and spirit. Her passion and calling to teach prevention through engaging programs,rings clear in her work,as her organization educates people and communities to achieve wellness and wellbeing through expertise, education and guidance.
Nada Cory is a licensed medical assistant, certified in Healing Dhan Hag Yoga, Reiki, Essential Oils/Raindrop Therapy, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and a Dream Builder/Life Mastery Coach™.
Dr. Anahitta Jafari - Vice-President
Since her teens, Dr. Anahitta Jafari has lived, researched, studied, and practiced the ancient and traditional Persian medicine of Avicenna. She is renowned for her knowledge of medicinal herbs, treats people worldwide, and has been invited to speak internationally. Other degrees and accreditations include acupuncture, homeopathy, hypnotherapy and more.
Dr. Jafari has worked passionately to help people obtain ideal health and well-being and has made a difference in countless lives. She is known for her charity, remarkable stamina and unwavering faith in humanity.
In the spirit of a noble and true healer, Dr. Anahitta says, “I have been blessed and privileged to continue this path, to share my knowledge with others, to discover and create new ways to achieve better health and serve humanity for optimal mental, spiritual, and physical health.”
Cathy Shea - Secretary
Cathy is a community and beyond beacon of healing and health, and to the Joseph P Cory Foundation, an Ambassador who forwards on the organization’s mission, vision and programs for health and wellness. “It is exciting for me to join forces with the global grid of international health educators I collaborate with, I am confident many of my connections will bring the Foundation’s work into the spotlight. It is an honor to be part of the impact that will be made for children and communities.”
In 1992 Cathy earned her Florida License for Massage and Colon Hydrotherapy. Today she is known as a Gut Restoration Expert and teaches naturopathic principles of cleansing all over the globe. Cathy’s network of therapists include health care professionals in 32 countries and she always holds the intention to end world suffering.
Ilona Fotek, DDS - Board Member
Dr. Ilona Fotek has completed her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from Jagiellonian University School of Dentistry in Poland in 2002 and acquired additional training in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Dr. Fotek is a devoted mother to her daughter and son and a loving wife to her husband with whom she shares common interests in biological dentistry.
Patrick Cory - Board Member
To honor the life of his father, Joe Cory, Patrick has wholeheartedly supported the inception of the Joseph P Cory foundation, in his name. Prior to its acquisition, Patrick served as CEO at Cory 1st Home Delivery for over 20 years and brings his experience and expertise.
Mr. Cory is an active executive board member and leader for many industry concerns, and is involved with numerous charitable organizations, recognized and awarded aptly for his work and contributions. Mr. Cory is a graduate of Admiral Farragut Naval Academy, Florida Atlantic University and St. Peter’s College.
Ginger Webb - Board Member
Ginger is a Virgina licensed Real Estate Broker & Investor. She is a single parent of a beautiful, smart, talented 21 year old, A Certified Life Mastery Coach, sister, daughter, aunt, friend. A world traveler and a continual student of life.