The Board
Board members
The Noia Project is guided by a board of leaders who carry both wisdom and conviction. Each member brings unique professional experience, emotional depth, and a shared belief in the power of heart transformation.
Together, they steward the vision with Noia’s most important values: integrity and intentionality. They ensure that every gathering, every session, and every girl we serve is supported with excellence and care. With strategic oversight and steady guidance, this team stands behind the mission not just in title, but in heart.
They are not simply advisors. They are advocates for the next generation.
Stephen DelliBovi
Director of Finance/ TreasurerStephen serves as Treasurer and a founding board member of The Noia Project. A lifelong Port Washington resident, he is passionate about strengthening the community where he and his family live and raise their daughters.
Professionally, Stephen is a Senior Managing Director with Forest Hills Financial Group, where he focuses on building strong relationships and mentoring others to grow both personally and professionally. Earlier in his career, he worked in the fitness industry, where he discovered a passion for helping people improve their health, confidence, and overall quality of life.
Outside of work, Stephen brings that same energy into his community, coaching girls youth sports and investing in the next generation both on and off the field. As a father of daughters, he cares deeply about creating spaces where girls feel supported, confident, and free to grow into who they are meant to be.
Zani Denton
Secretary, Creative DirectorZani a visual artist with a background in fashion design, currently working as a stylist and photographer. With seven years of experience teaching art and design, she is passionate about creativity, mentorship, and helping young people find their voice through the arts. Zani believes in the power of community and creative expression to build confidence and connection. As a mother of two teenage daughters, the mission of The Noia Project is deeply personal to her, and she is passionate about creating spaces where young girls feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow.
Lisa Shlofmitz/ Hayim
Visionary DirectorLisa is a Registered Dietitian, yoga teacher, and wellness entrepreneur committed to helping people live with greater clarity, intention, and connection. As the founder of Fork the Noise (mindful eating courses) and the METREAT (an international retreat she hosts) she combines nutrition science, mindfulness practices, and community experiences to help find inner freedoom by guiding them back to their INNATE deep knowing around food, self, and life.
Lisa strongly believes in the power of education, community, and compassionate leadership. Through her work, she seeks to create spaces where people feel empowered to care for themselves and one another.
She lives in New York with her husband and two children and is honored to support organizations dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Irene Candela
Strategy and Development DirectorIrene is a marketing and partnerships executive with extensive experience across leading media and technology companies. Throughout her career, she has specialized in brand partnerships, business development, and building strategic collaborations that drive awareness and growth.
In recent years, Irene has shifted her focus toward community-centered work, applying her professional experience to support mission-driven organizations and small businesses. She is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered—values that deeply align with the mission of The Noia Project.
A mother of two, Irene lives on Long Island and is committed to helping build communities where girls and families feel connected, encouraged, and valued.