CURE is more than our name. It's our mission.
We have dedicated our lives to helping people. Now, we are taking that commitment further. We believe homelessness should never define a person's future, and that the right opportunity can change the course of a life.
Through North Star, we are creating more than a path out of homelessness. We are creating a path toward independence, dignity, and a future filled with possibility.
Everyone Deserves a Home
Built on Experience. Driven by Opportunity.
The CURE North Star Initiative brings together the experience, resources, and leadership of the Center for Ultrasound Research & Education (CURE) in New York and Academy of Diagnostic & Osteopathic Medicine (ADOM Academy) in Connecticut. Our history in specialized healthcare education began in 1999. Today, we are using that experience to create a pathway from homelessness to meaningful careers.
Education. Housing. Careers.
A Brighter Future.
We believe homelessness and workforce shortages are two challenges that can be addressed together.
North Star connects housing, food, transportation, childcare, education, clinical training, professional credentialing, and employment into one coordinated pathway, creating lasting financial independence and stronger communities.
STABILITY TODAY
EDUCATION TOMORROW
CAREERS FOR LIFE
OUR LEADERSHIP
A Team Committed to Lasting Change.
Kae
Nussbaumer
Founder, CURE & ADOM Academy
is an ultrasound educator, researcher, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in diagnostic medical sonography. She founded the nation's first specialized ultrasound school in 1999 and later established the Center for Ultrasound Research & Education (CURE) and ADOM Academy. A Harvard Medical School Global Healthcare Leader, Kae has dedicated her career to advancing ultrasound education and creating opportunities for others. As founder of the North Star Initiative, she is bringing together her professional experience and personal journey to help people experiencing homelessness find safety, independence, and a pathway to a meaningful career.
Lisa
Kempa
Co-Founder & CFO, CURE & ADOM
brings extensive experience in corporate finance, business operations, and strategic leadership. Her professional background includes Deloitte in San Francisco and executive leadership roles at Converse and Cole Haan, including involvement in the sale of Cole Haan. As Co-Founder of ADOM Academy and a leader in the North Star Initiative, Lisa combines her financial expertise and operational experience with a commitment to creating sustainable opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness through education, career development, and financial independence.
Marlin Fokusorgbor
Campus President, CURE
brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education, institutional leadership, and regulatory compliance. His expertise includes academic administration, accreditation, institutional operations, and educational quality assurance. As President of the Center for Ultrasound Research & Education (CURE) and a leader in the North Star Initiative, Marlin is dedicated to expanding access to career-focused education and helping individuals achieve long-term stability, professional success, and financial independence.
