History of NASPAG: Presidents, Board, and Executive Directors

Since 1986 there have been 35 Presidents, outstanding physicians and educators in their  fields: NASPAG Board of Directors History through 2025

Executive Directors

Dr. Alvin Goldfarb, REI, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Phila., became the first Executive Director, from 1986 to 2003. Also, a Past President- from 1986 to 1990. In 1992, Carol Hangacsi became administrative coordinator with Dr. Goldfarb.

Dr. Marc Laufer became the Acting Executive Director from 2003-2004 as Naspag explored hiring a non-physician management company and/or a new physician Executive Director. 

Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo became the third Executive Director, from 2004-2016. Senta Goldman became administrative coordinator in 2005. Cassandra Larkins was the NASPAG Administrative Director in 2009.

In 2010-2011, NASPAG moved to a professional management group during Dr. Strickland’s presidency, and away from self-management.  Dr. Sanfillippo remained the Executive Director until 2016-2017, assisted by the management company. Our first Administrative Assistant/Program Manager at Talley was Andrea Taylor.  

In 2017, the Executive Director became a non-physician through the Talley Management Group. 

Talley Executive Directors- Donna Colavita followed by several temporary executive directors. Brent Schwartz of Talley served as Executive Director from 2021 through 2024.

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