Beth Insabella Walsh, IIDA, ASID  

Beth is Principal at INSABELLADESIGN, which she founded in 1993. An ASID Gold Award of Excellence Winner with over 25 years of experience, Beth has developed her expertise in commercial, health care, corporate, education and residential spaces, with a commitment to design excellence. Her Red Bank, New Jersey based firm provides highly creative and costeffective professional space planning and interior design services to high profile businesses, including several Fortune 500 companies. Beth’s passion for design and intuition for turning client visions into a reality has nurtured several decade-long relationships, including a 20 year partnership with Pfizer, Inc. (the world’s largest research-based pharmaceutical company). Pro bono work includes Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center and The Salaway Hospice Suite at Monmouth Medical Center, which was designed in conjunction with ASID, NJ Chapter. Ms. Walsh was previously employed for 12 years as Director of Interior Design and Senior Associate at a large Architectural/Interiors Firm in New Jersey. A graduate of Drexel University in PA, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. Currently, Beth resides in Monmouth Beach with her husband, three sons and three dogs.

Dr. Ellen Katz

Ellen realized early in life that her passion for medicine and artistic talent would be fundamentals to her career in Dentistry. Striving to be at the top of the dental profession , she attended one of the most respected schools in the nation, New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduating she completed a residency program in trauma 1 center , Jamaica Hospital.

Since graduating, Dr. Katz has continued to expand her knowledge in dentistry by completing 100th of hours of continuing education and advanced training courses.

Her passion is Aesthetic Enhancement, where just in two or three visits she could give her patients a smile of their dream, a confidence.

Staying current with the latest technologies and advances in dentistry, Dr. Katz is committed to understanding the needs and desires of each patient that walks into her practice, she takes a great pride in providing the best dentistry has to offer in creating every personalized smile.

Dr. Katz strives to improve the health and well being of all patients through relationship-based, complete and comprehensive care. She is very honored to have such wonderful partners, Dr. Barenbaum and Dr. Krasnyansky, as well as her wonderful staff, Heather, Ann, and Michelle. Dr. Katz is proud to live in a Manalapan, where her practice is located, along with her husband , Joseph, daughter Anna, and son, Benjamin.

Judy Mazzeo Zocchi

Born in Jersey City and raised in Port Monmouth, Judy resides in Manasquan. She is the CEO of dingles & company, a New Jersey-based multimedia children’s “edutainment” company. She has published over 100 children’s books distributed in schools and libraries worldwide, some under the pen name Molly Dingles. Judy is also a professional lyricist and an alumni of the prestigious BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theater Workshop. Other notable accomplishments include writing lyrics for two international rock songs, hosting a PBS show and writing the TV pilot for Golden Book’s children’s classic Pat the Bunny. 

Judy is known as a prominent advocate for the brain tumor community and was the driving force behind the opening of the David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center, a leading treatment center in New Jersey. The Center was named in memory of her late husband David. 

She has her BA from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., an MA from New York University, and she is a graduate of the UCLA Professional Screenwriting Program. 

Judy is on numerous Boards including the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, the Monmouth County Arts Council, and the Advisory Board of Health South Rehabilitation.

Janet Dolan

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dolan lives in Middletown with her husband Brian and pet Bichon, Bailey. They love spending time with their four grown children and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first grandchildren this fall and early winter. Janet has spent her professional career of over thirty years as a Catholic school educator. Holding two Masters Degrees, she has taught all levels of elementary school and is presently the principal of St. James Elementary School in Red Bank. She is a member of NCEA, ASCD, noted in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 2000, and recognized as an Outstanding Catholic School Teacher in 2002.

A gifted writer and effective speaker, when asked about her philosophy of education, Janet responded, “All education begins at home. The child’s parents are the primary educators. Our role as educators is to aid parents in preparing children to become contributing, responsible, and informed citizens of the future. The challenge that educators must acknowledge is the responsibility to provide an environment whereby all aspects of the individual child’s growth potential is addressed. A quality education strives to develop the whole child in which academic excellence, emotional stability, athletic challenge, and social interaction is woven with a spiritual thread of core values and mutual respect”. She enjoys the beach, being at home, reading, gardening, and decorating.


Denise VanTassell

Denise, originally from Staten Island, NY, currently lives in Toms River with her husband and youngest daughter. A second daughter, son and two grandsons complete her wonderful family. 

She is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Administrator. She is currently pursuing her MBA. Denise is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner for Alcoeur Gardens, a unique community that provides care for people with dementia. 

While working in the hospital setting, she fell in love with the senior population. Her passion for working with seniors brought her into the Long Term Care setting. After managing several nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities, both, as Director of Nursing and Administrator, she knew this would be her life work. Hence, Alcoeur Gardens was born. 

Her proudest moment will be at the graduation pinning for both her daughters as they both graduate from nursing school this fall. 

In her spare time, Denise can be found at women’s networking events with her many friends or seen hugging her much-loved grandsons! 

Denise can be reached at Alcoeur Gardens by calling (732) 290-CARE 2273. Visit the website at www.alcoeur-gardens.net

Pat Mayer

Originally from Bayonne, Pat found her way to the Jersey Shore 25 years ago. She is employed at Diane Turton Realtors. Prior to entering the residential real estate profession, Pat was Vice President of a successful marketing and training company and 20 years experience with AT&T and Lucent Technologies management team as Director of Human Resources, Marketing, and Project Management. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her Corporate background with her into the world of real estate. She has a keen sense of her client’s needs and implements a robust marketing program that brings outstanding results. Pat’s awards include Most Enthusiastic Agent 2007 and Top Salesperson-Wall, 2008.

 She volunteers her time in the community as a career advisor for children and adults alike, actively involved in fundraising for American Heart Association, and Breast Cancer Awareness. She is involved in Mary’s Place by The Sea, Operation Shoebox, Make A Wish, Susan Komen Foundation, Just Us Girls and ALS. She also enjoys golfing and traveling. Pat provides first-class service to all of her clients involving their real estate investments. If you want a Top Salesperson to bring results, call her today for a complimentary marketing analysis and updates on your local real estate conditions. She can be reached at 908-309-9374 or email her at pat@patmayer.com. Visit her for all of your real estate needs at www.dianeturton.com/patriciamayer. 

Patricia Bitzer

Patricia was born in Staten Island, New York and graduated from The City University of New York, then a division of NYU, where she received her BA in History and Elementary Education. After obtaining her NY and NJ license to teach, she relocated to Monmouth County and was employed by the Neptune Township Board of Education, where she taught first through fifth grades in Green Grove, Ocean Grove and Summerfield schools for sixteen years. Patricia raised two children, Jennifer and Jason, and assisted her husband James with his Theatrical Marketing Services business for over ten years. During that time, Patricia ventured out on her own and started her own marketing career, doing placemat advertising along with another venture of owning and operating PJ Beans, a portable Espresso Café, where she booked her business into many area seasonal festivals and events. More recently, Patricia has two ongoing roles: owner of Pristine Productions that sells wedding invitations at discounted prices online at www.pristineproductionsonline.com , and Marketing Manager for Vena md where her work involves media advertising as well as website development and Google ad word marketing. Patricia thoroughly enjoys being involved in sales and marketing because of the many contacts she makes in the process and being a part of making her own and other businesses grow. Patricia can be contacted for either business at 866-578-2461. 


Kathy Kirk

Kathy is a native of New Jersey. She was born in Irvington and raised in Hazlet. She worked in Customer Service for 12 years in Somerset before meeting Jim. They built their home in Farmingdale where they reside next to their family business, Kirk Florist. Kathy thanks her Lord everyday for the circumstances in her life which make it possible for her to be a stay-at-home mom to Melanie now 17 and Ian, 14. This gives her the freedom to pursue her passion of volunteering and being available to her church family at Ardena Baptist. Kathy also now serves as Asst. Class Administrator of Bible Study Fellowship which meets on Wednesday’s at Lincroft Bible Church. She is also a “Straight Talk” speaker for Solutions Pregnancy & Health Center located in Shrewsbury, which brings an abstinence message to Monmouth County Jr. & High School students.

A challenge with breast cancer in 2003 led her and friend, Donna MacGorman, to create a Christian cancer support system for women. They lead a support group meeting the first Wednesday of each month as well as raise funds to send women to a Spa Day. Kathy makes herself available whenever anyone needs encouragement. “I’ve been so blessed that I want to give back as much as I can