Dr. Goldstein has been particularly interested in cross-cultural issues and the impact of diversity on organizations, groups and family life. She has lent her expertise to executives and organizations in effecting high performance by leveraging the talents and energy inherent in truly diverse teams.

Integrating her expertise as psychologist with that of organizational consultant, Dr. Goldstein has worked with senior executives on stress management to minimize the detrimental effects of chronic excessive stress on high performance, sound decisions, and effective leadership. She has worked with multidimensional intervention systems to optimize intellectual, emotional and physical performance of executives utilizing a variety of approaches, including hypnosis.

Dr. Goldstein has utilized experiential workshops, training seminars and individual coaching to develop leadership talent in women and minorities in the workplace. She has also coached executive women in balancing the many demands of career and family life. Her multi-cultural work/ life /study experience has been a powerful resource in working effectively with diversity and gender issues in organizations.

In 1967 Tamara earned her M.A. in International Studies with specialization in Translating and Conference Interpreting from Warsaw University, Poland. She also took courses at Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany and Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. She earned her Masters Degree in Psychology from New York University in 1981and her Doctorate in Psychology in 1990 from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Goldstein is licensed as independent practitioner of psychology in New Jersey.

Elyse joined Basil Rouskas Associates Inc. in 1991. In her capacity as Director, Elyse designs, and delivers full implementation of group training and customized individualized coaching programs. Some of the training topics include Career Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills/Time Management, Management Skills, Effective Team Skills and Conflict Management. 

In addition, she has participated in the design and delivery of programs to develop and retain the “knowledge worker” in industries where intellectual property and rapid product development were crucial. She is certified in Quality and Process Improvement methodology and has served in the evaluation of training and other processes of Basil Rouskas Associates, Inc.

Furthermore, she has designed computer based training (CBT) and coauthored the design of distance education programs with a major university.

Elyse’s work experience, prior to joining Basil Rouskas Associates, Inc. includes Training and Development as well as Human Resources Management for the Corporate Trust Division of a major New York bank. There she was in charge of developing train the trainer programs and implementing motivational and incentive processes.

She received her undergraduate degree in French from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, with a minor in Business Administration. She has also completed graduate course work at Rutgers University in counseling psychology, educational program planning & development and distance education.

Michelle DeBlasi, Resources & Technology Consultant

Michelle has been with Basil Rouskas Associates since 1992.  She is the designer of the company’s four websites, maintains the sites, and participates in the development of their content.  She is responsible for the production of multimedia programs, including audio, video, web-based training and computer-based training (CBT).  She is also a valuable contributor to the company management team, participating in regular meetings and managing projects.  Her areas of expertise also include marketing communications, presentation development, and DTP.  Michelle received her Bachelors degree in Communications from Marist College.

Lisa Fontanes, Office Manager

Lisa has been with Basil Rouskas Associates Inc. since 2003. In her capacity as Office Manager, Lisa oversees all administrative functions for the office, staff members, associates and clients of Basil Rouskas Associates, Inc.  She updates and maintains all databases, manages the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, maintains the corporate calendar, and functions as the major communications link among all associates.  She is also involved in the company’s marketing functions and interfaces with the web designer of the firm.   Lisa ensures the accuracy of all coaching and training materials and arranges all the necessary administrative support for training and coaching events.

She exercises her project management skills by tracking a variety of unique activities to ensure a smooth running office environment.  She facilitates team related project discussions at the business meetings and sees through to implementation several business and client related initiatives.

Her in depth knowledge of a variety of software programs enables her to run effectively the office of the organization responding to needs of associates and external customers and vendors