It can be difficult to know what questions to ask or where to go next with your recorded conversation. Thanks to our friendly and professionally trained facilitators, you will have an expert and compassionate guide as you experience the positive benefits of storytelling and listening.
Paul Spitale II, PhD
Paul Spitale, PhD
Life Recorded Program Coordinator
Your story can be someone else’s motivation, support, and survival guide.

As an educator, counselor, researcher, and filmmaker, Paul is a strong asset to the Life Recorded program. He drives much-needed energy into the program, especially during the COVID-19 global pandemic when he created Life Recorded: Multimodal Conversations. This allowed the project to thrive despite limited access to patients. Paul takes a cross-departmental, diversity-based, holistic approach to support patients, families, & care team members. He considers himself fortunate to work with the talented team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.


As human beings, we love stories. Our own story is no less important than any other.
Carol Borom
Life Recorded Facilitator

Carol is a Life Recorded “pioneer,” having supported the program since it was founded. Her efforts have helped form the foundation of the work we do. She is as hard-working and resilient as she is intuitive and empathetic. Carol lives in Buffalo’s Southtowns with her partner and their beloved dogs, all of whom enjoy RV camping in the summer. What sets Carol apart is her drive to do things well and to be immensely considerate to those she works with on the team and to those she guides as a Life Recorded facilitator. We are lucky to have Carol as one of the bedrocks of the program.


A Story, meaningful and true. Life Recorded, let's include You!
Marina Fery
Life Recorded Facilitator

Marina is an exceptionally valued volunteer staff member of Roswell Park’s Spiritual Care department. She has supported Life Recorded since the program’s first recordings that were completed in 2015. Marina’s gentle personality offers storytellers a tranquil experience as they share their stories. She is known for her kindness and selflessness. She commutes to volunteer at Roswell from her home outside of Rochester, which she shares with her husband who founded “Bread Time Stories.” Traveling to Roswell Park each week is just one example of Marina’s devotion to her ministry as a Life Recorded facilitator.


Everyone has a unique story to tell. I would love to hear yours.
Life Recorded volunteer Bonnie Cohen headshot
Bonnie Cohen
Life Recorded Facilitator

Bonnie is a licensed clinical social worker. Her career primarily focused on aging, hospice, and bereavement counseling. In addition to Roswell, she volunteers in the Disaster Mental Health (DMH) and Services to Armed Forces (SAF) programs for the American Red Cross. She always enjoyed Story Corps on NPR and when a friend recommended Life Recorded at Roswell Park, she wanted to be a part of the program. Bonnie lives locally with her husband and when she is not volunteering, her children and grandchildren keep them both on the move.


Your story can be heard and an inspiration for others. Life Recorded would like to hear your story.
Life Recorded volunteer Joseph Tripodi headshot
Joseph Tripodi
Life Recorded Facilitator

Joe is a sixteen year cancer survivor, thanks to Roswell Park. He chose be a volunteer here to help others and express his appreciation to Roswell Park for all it did for him. Joe has 5 children - 3 boys and 2 girls - and 11 grandchildren.


Everyone deserves a listener. There's nothing better than helping someone tell their life in their own words.
Zach Connerton
Zach Connerton
Life Recorded Facilitator

Zach joined Life Recorded in 2019. His natural curiosity and conversational style fit incredibly well with the program. He is currently a student at the University at Buffalo, which in part shows his dedication to Life Recorded as he confidently balances school, family, and life. We are incredibly fortunate to have Zach on board as an integral team member.