Zeena Ashraf     

About Me:

Dr Zeena Ashraf  is a retired cosmetic dermatologist.  She ran her own medical practice efficiently for 14 years in Boston.  She attended medical school at Trivandrum Medical College, India and residency at Tufts University School of Medicine, MA.  Zeena was PTO chair at her daughters school in Boston where she revamped the sports stadium and gym to state of the art ; her non-profit board experiences include being the co-founder of compassionate hearts network, where she raise annually around $30k -50k to support the less privileged in India ( building houses, educational support, medical expenses  etc ) . Zeena is also an executive member of AKMG  - (All Kerala Medical Graduates ) which conducts Continued Medical Education  and other non profit events for all doctors from the state of Kerala, India all around the world. Zeena is part of Oruma at Riverstone, a local non profit based off Riverstone . 

Zeena’s biggest asset right now is ‘Having the Time’ since she took an early retirement.  She has the skillset and drive to improve the operations of Riverstone HOA.  Zeena’s focus at Riverstone HOA will be Disaster Preparedness, Community Safety, efficient budget allocation and execution.

Zeena is happily married to Sayid for 24 years and has one daughter Neha who is currently a 3rd year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine.  Her hobbies include dance, workout and travel.

What is your profession?

Cosmetic dermatologist (Retired)

Are you currently a volunteer with Riverstone?

Yes

If so, in what capacity?

HOA Landscape Committee Member

Have you previously Volunteered with Riverstone?

No

If so, in what capacity did you serve?

N/A

Please list what other volunteer activities and positions, if any, are you currently involved in, or on what other Boards or service entities have you served within the last five years?

• Compassionate Hearts Network (CHN), Board Member, 2014-Present: Organized annual fundraisers to give financial aid to students, build homes, and provide financial & medical support to the under-privileged in India. She closely worked with Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) to help legal asylum seekers integrate to the community by providing housing, food, transport and getting them acculturated. 
• All Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG), 2024-2025 - Executive Committee Member
• ORUMA (Our Riverstone United Malayalee Association), 2024-2025 - Executive Committee Member
• American Medical Association (AMA), 2006-Present - Member
• Ashland Middle School PTO - former Co-chair: Revamped the entire sports stadium and gymnasium under her leadership