Dorothy A. Faller, ACSW, LISW
Board Chairperson

President of Faller International Training, Dorothy has extensive experience in social work, education, executive management, governance, and consultation in Cleveland and international arenas from Ethiopia to Romania, including 21 years as director of the Cleveland International Program and the Council of International Programs USA, adjunct faculty at Case Western Reserve University, and active participant in the National Association of Social Workers. Dorothy brings grant and major donor development experience as well as high ethical standards for sound governance, management transparency, and fiscal accountability to her position as chairperson of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland board.

Ronald L. Moss, PhD
Director

Ron is an education professional with over forty years experience and strong record of accomplishments in academic and student affairs. Past positions in educational administration have included assistant provost, then dean of student development at Cuyahoga Community College, director of the school/business partnership program with Cleveland Initiative for Education, and consultant and specialist-manager for the Ohio Department of Education and Cleveland Metropolitan School District. He brings this wealth of experience in managing educational excellence and effectiveness to his service on the board of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.

Frances S. Baker, PhD, RN
Director

Frances is a registered nurse, clinical psychologist, and ordained minister who specializes in helping individuals and couples develop satisfying lifestyles and applying multidimensional healing to address serious illnesses in her private practice in Shaker Heights. Having served in both faculty and leadership positions at the Institute since 1970--teaching the art and practice of psychotherapy for individuals and groups and developing in postgraduate students a balance of artistry and pragmatism in therapy--Frances brings invaluable historical depth and sensitivity to the board. While she has elected emeritus status, Frances occasionally makes a cameo appearance, besides serving on the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland board.

Lawrence Bell, Esq.
Board Treasurer

As partner with the corporate and securities practice group in the Benesch business law firm, Larry focuses on mergers and acquisitions, public and private debt and equity financing, and contract law. Adjunct professor of contracts law at Case and Cleveland-Marshall with extensive expertise with issues of legal ethics, Larry is an officer or active trustee on the boards of several foundations, nonprofit, and community organizations in addition to his service on the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland board of directors. He brings a sense of humor, can-do attitude, and legal and business acumen to this position.