Patricia Silverstein is a dedicated advocate in the fight against diabetes and the founder and president of the Silverstein Dream Foundation, a nonprofit committed to funding cutting-edge diabetes research and driving early-detection efforts. Anchored by a deeply personal mission—her younger sister was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes—Silverstein has mobilized resources, awareness, and community programs to address both prevention and treatment gaps. Her work spans grantmaking for clinical trials, public speaking, and outreach in underserved regions to improve health equity and access.

She is recognized as a changemaker committed to translating laboratory breakthroughs into real-world impact for individuals and communities affected by diabetes.