Rebecca Gray Grossman - Chair

Rebecca Gray Grossman has worked extensively in the health and cosmetic medicine field for over a decade as a researcher, journalist and marketing executive.

She owned and operated a medical marketing business, Medi-Marketing and Associates, and later founded Advanced Laser Specialist, Inc.. In 1997 the company merged with Physiologic Reps, Inc. in Glendale, California where she was appointed Director of Marketing and focused on marketing strategies and corporate profile development. After marrying respected, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr.Peter Grossman of The Grossman Burn Center she realized a need for the public to have access to the latest medical research and treatments, in turn, centering on her career as a journalist. She is Co-Publisher of Westlake Magazine, founded in 1992. Additionally, Rebecca was a guest host with news anchor Ellen Leyva on a weekly morning news segment entitled, “Stop The Clock” for ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles. In 2002, Rebecca and Peter became the legal guardians for a young girl named Zubaida Hasan who was a burn patient from Afghanistan. Zubaida became like a daughter to the Grossman's and her story was featured on several television shows including The Oprah Show and a book was published about the young girl and her journey to recovery with the Grossman family entitled "Tiny Dancer" published by St. Martins Press. Dr. Peter Grossman performed over thirteen reconstructive surgeries while Zubaida lived with he and Rebecca. After learning of the trials and tribulations of loving a young burn survivor, the Grossman's formed The Grossman Burn Foundation.

Rebecca took on the position as Chair of The Grossman Burn Foundation (GBF) in 2006. GBF is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and signature projects include helping to open the first highly specialized reconstructive surgery and burn center in Kabul, Afghanistan, publishing a Humanitarian Assistance manual for worldwide distribution, developing a Triage Training Program for physicians in developing countries and Project Faith, an ongoing program to support the needs of burn victims. Faith Wanjugo was one of the patients GBF brought here from Kenya, Africa for reconstructive surgery after suffering a severe burn injury while working in an Aids orphanage.

For more information on the foundation you can visit: www.grossmanburnfoundation.org

She and her husband have two children (three and six years old) and reside in Hidden Hills, California. They are both involved with a number of charitable organizations. They received the 2003 Baha'i Human Rights Award and in 2007 Rebecca was honored by The American Heart Association as their Woman Of The Year.

Rebecca and Peter are both active members of the U.S. Afghan Women's Council in Washington D.C..