College Community

UCNJ Board of Trustees

Victor M. Richel, Chair

Rafael J. Betancourt, Esq.​, Vice Chair

Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin, President

George A. Castro, II
Daniel J. Connolly, CPA
Miguel A. Figueredo
Jeffrey H. Katz, Esq.
Anjali Mehrotra
Miguel A. Merino
Daryl Palmieri
Kamran Tasharofi, M.D.
Mary M. Zimmermann (UCNJ ‘01)

Secretary of the Board - Jaime M. Segal, Esq.
Legal Counsel - Michael M. Horn, Esq.
Student Representative - Krystal Villalobos (UCNJ ‘23)
Treasurer - Dr. Lori A. Wilkin

UCNJ Board of Governors

Mary M. Zimmermann (UCNJ ‘01), Chair

Lawrence D. Bashe, Vice Chair

Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin, President

Melinda Ayala (UCNJ ‘11)
Nancy J. Benz (UCNJ ‘73)
Rafael J. Betancourt, Esq.
Brian Campbell (UCNJ ‘95)
F. Jim Della Sala
Deborah Enix-Ross
Ryan J. Greco (UCNJ ‘97)
Stephen F. Hehl, Esq. (UCNJ ‘75)
Donna M. Herran (UCNJ ‘85)
Edward J. Hobbie, Esq.
Gary S. Horan
Jeffrey H. Katz, Esq.
Richard J. Malcolm
J. Anthony Manger, Esq.
Carl J. Napor
Paul T. O’Neill (UCNJ ‘84)
Sandra Rice
John Richel
Victor M. Richel
James Rountree III
John M. Toriello
Allan L. Weisberg
Hugh C. Welsh

Secretary of the Board - Jaime M. Segal, Esq.
Legal Counsel - Michael M. Horn, Esq.
Treasurer - Dr. Lori A. Wilkin

Union County Board of County Commissioners

Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded
Chairwoman

Lourdes M. Leon
Vice Chairwoman

James E. Baker, Jr.

Joseph C. Bodek

Michèle S. Delisfort

Sergio Granados

Bette Jane Kowalski

Alexander Mirabella

Rebecca L. Williams

UCNJ Board of Governors EMERITI

Virginia Apelian (UCNJ, ‘73)

Frank H. Blatz, Jr., Esq.

Anton J. Campanella

Eugene Carmody

Joan K. Corbet

Dr. Sondra B. Fishinger

Mary S. Gladden

Dr. Gerald J. Glasser

Jerome Krueger

John F. Laezza

Chester Lobrow

Harry W. Wilde (UCNJ,’71)

Union County College Foundation Board of Trustees

Officers of the Foundation

Maksim Sheyn, Citizens Bank
Chair

Deborah Enix-Ross, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Vice Chair

F. Jim Della Sala, Wilmington Trust
Treasurer

Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin, Union College of Union County, NJ, President
Secretary

Douglas E. Rouse, Executive Director, Union County College Foundation
Assistant Secretary

Dr. Lori Wilkin, Vice President, Union College of Union County, NJ
Assistant Treasurer

Lawrence D. Bashe, Community Volunteer
Immediate Past Chair

Board of Trustees

Dr. Mandana Ahsani, Union College of Union County, NJ

Melinda Ayala, Alumni Association President

Adam Bell, Rouba Extruders

Rev. Dr. Selina Carter, Community Volunteer

Azariah Clifton, Infineum USA

George Cook III, FedEx

Suzanne S. Covine, Community Volunteer

Tina Earley, First Energy

Stephanie Forest, South Jersey Industries

Jeanette Goodson, Community Volunteer

Susan Hairston, Community Volunteer

Shahrzad Heidary, Union College of Union County, NJ

Rev. Dr. Francis Hubbard, Community Volunteer

Gene Jannotti, Westfield Chamber of Commerce

Jeffrey H. Katz, Esq., PSEG

J. Anthony Manager, Law Office of J. Anthony Manger

Ken Orchard, Community Volunteer

Sandra D. Rice, Coqual

John Richel, Richel Commercial Brokerage, LLC

Carmen Rivera, Spencer Savings Bank

Barry Rossen, Hansome Energy Systems

Thomas J. Sharkey, Jr., Meeker Sharkey and Hurley, LLC

Michael E. Smith, Hearst Corporation

Darielle Walsh, Community Volunteer

Mary M. Zimmermann, Community Volunteer

Advisory Board Members

Norman Lichtman

Margaret Neafsey

Union County College Foundation Board of Trustees EMERITI

Phyllis Buchsbaum

Barbara Bunting

William E. Collins

Carol A. Hertling

John D. Jacobson

Marylyn L. Masia

UCNJ Executive Staff

Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin, President, B.S., Temple University, M.S., University of Scranton Ed.D., Lehigh University

Dr. Demond T. Hargrove, Vice President, Student Development, B.S., Jersey City State College, M.S., New Jersey City University, Ph.D., Seton Hall University 

Dr. Sara N. Lacagnino, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs & Interim Dean of Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences, B.S., Seton Hall University, M.A., Seton Hall University, Ph.D., Seton Hall University

Vincent J. Lotano, Associate Vice President, Operations, B.S., Rutgers University

Dr. Maris Lown, Vice President, Academic Affairs, B.S., Boston College, M.S., Boston University, Ed.D., Rowan University

Dr. Bernard A. Polnariev, Vice President, Administrative Services, B.A., College of Staten Island, M.A., Columbia University, Ph.D., CUNY

Douglas E. Rouse, Executive Director of College Foundation, B.A., Alfred University

Dr. Melissa R. Sande, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs & Dean of Humanities, B.A., Purchase College, M.A., Brooklyn College, Ph.D., Binghamton University

Dr. Jaime M. Segal, Executive Director of College Relations & Secretary of the Boards, B.S., Penn State University, J.D., Rutgers University

Marlene M. Sousa, Assistant Vice President, Finance, B.S., Rutgers, M.B.A., University of South Carolina 

Dr. Lori A. Wilkin, Vice President of Finance and Operations, B.S., Saint Joseph’s University, M.B.A., Georgian Court University, Ed.D., University of New England

Administrators & Staff

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Sophia Adderley, Student Services Generalist, Student Success Initiatives, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Rowan University

Hadieh Afshani, Academic Specialist, Graphic Arts, Academic Affairs, B.F.A., Alzahra Tehran, M.A., Griffith University, M.V.A., Griffith University

John Agar, Academic Specialist, Computer Science, Academic Affairs, B.S., Univesity of Phoenix, M.I.S., University of Phoenix

Shuchi Agrawal, Assistant Dean of STEM, Academic Affairs, Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ingrid Ahlgren, Director of Union Honors, Academic Affairs, M.F.A., University of Virginia

Torrance Akinsanya, Academic Specialist/Program Director, Health Information Technology, Academic Affairs, M.P.A., Long Island University Post

Nahla Al Hamad, Academic Specialist, Cyber Security, Academic Affairs, M.A., Kean University

Victor J. Alvelaez, Recruiter, Office of Admissions, B.A., Universidad Santa Maria

Nicole Alzate, Student Services Specialist/Social Worker, Dean of Students, M.S.W., Monmouth University

Mark Anderson, Director of Purchasing, B.S. Morgan State University

Alejandro Arcos, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.A., Kean University

OlgaLucia Ardila, Payroll Accountant, Finance and Operations, B.S., Universidad Externado de Columbia

Nathalia Arocha, College Life and Athletics Information Coordinator, College Life, B.S., Rutgers University

Olubisi Ashiru, Academic Specialist, Biology, Academic Affairs, Ph.D., University of KwaZulu-Natal

Hunter Ayala, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.S., Montclair State University

Elylisa Baldwin, Student Services Specialist, Advising, Career, and Transfer, A.S., Essex County College, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Nick J. Basso, Associate Director, Public Safety, B.S., St John’s University

Maritza Batista, Assistant Director, CEWD Grant Programs, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University

Sonia S. Bebenova, Educational Support Coordinator, Academic Learning Center, B.S., Sofia University, M.S., Sofia University

Gregory Benedict, Jr., Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, B.A., Kean University, M.P.A., Kean University

James Benes, Graphic Designer, College Relations, B.A., Montclair State University

Yuri Bisono, Student Services Specialist, Student Success Initiatives, M.A., Thomas Edison State University

Agnieszka Blazon, Academic Specialist/Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care, Academic Affairs, A.A.S., Bergen Community College, B.S., Thomas Edison University

Saralia Bontempo, Creative Services Manager, College Relations, B.F.A., University of Hartford

Lester Bosea, Registrar, Registrar’s Office, B.A. Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Alexis Bouza-Simon, Academic Specialist, Engineering, Academic Affairs, M.S.C.E., Bolivar University

Kandice Bowles, Student Services Generalist, Financial Aid, B.A., William Paterson University

Monique Brathwaite, Program Director, Allied Health Program, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.S., Nyack College

Tamiko Carman, Laboratory Coordinator, Academic Affairs, A.A.S., Middlesex County College, B.A., Rutgers University

Samuel Casimir, Director of EOF, Educational Opportunity Fund, B.A., New Jersey City University, M.A., Montclair State University

Gloria Castro, Student Services Generalist, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.A., Jose Tadeo Lozano University

Michael Catalano, Business Analyst, Information Technology, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Bloomfield College

Dayne Chance, Executive Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid, B.S., Rutgers University

Ikenna Chineme, Helpdesk Specialist, Finance and Operations, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Kean University

Rosebriar Chelot, Student Services Generalist, Financial Aid, B.S., Kean University

Karen Cimorelli, Director of Disability Support Services and Veteran Affairs, Disability Services, B.A., Thomas Edison State College, M.S., Rutgers University

Nicole Cippoletti, Dean of the Scotch Plains Campus and Virtual Campus, Administrative Services, B.A., SUNY Binghamton, M.A.E., Saint Peter’s University, Ed.D., Saint Peter’s University

Cristina Cipriano, Student Accounts Analyst, Student Accounts, A.A.S., Berkeley College

Kathleen Clarke-Anderson, Coordinator of Center for Adult Transitions, Disability Services, M.A., Ramapo College of New Jersey

Donnell Clement, One-Stop Manager, One Stop Operations, B.A., Delaware State University, M.Ed., Abilene Christian University

Dianna Constable, Assistant Director of Athletics, College Life, M.B.A., Rider University

Andreia Couto, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, B.A., Kean University

Paul Crowley, Jr., Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid, B.A., Iona College, M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology, M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University 

Sarah Cunha, Project Director, Title V ExCEL, Academic Affairs, B.A., Rutgers University, M.A., Kean University

Skye Davis, Student Services Generalist, College Life, B.A., Kean University

Michael DePaul, Academic Specialist, Fine Arts, Academic Affairs, M.M., Boston Conservatory

Robert Devarona, Associate Director of Advising, Career and Transfer, Advising, Career, and Transfer, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University

Robert Dochnahl, Academic Specialist, Respiratory Care, Academic Affairs, B.A., Kean University

Tiffany Douglas, Coordinator of Social Work Services, Dean of Students, B.S.W., Monmouth University, M.S.W., Monmouth University

Agnieszka Drupka, Senior Analyst of Institutional Research, Assessment, Planning, and Research, B.S., Rutgers University

Lina Du, Senior Grant Accountant, Finance and Operations, B.S., Rutgers University

Mercedes Duffie, Student Services Generalist, Center for Economic Workforce and Development, B.A., Benedict College

William E. Dunscombe, Dean of STEM, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Delaware Valley College, M.S., Rutgers University

Dennys Espinoza, Assistant Dean of Humanities, Academic Affairs, B.A., New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.A., Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary

Criselis Estrella-Regalado, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.A., Rutgers University

Stephanie Fehlberg, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, A.A.S., Katharine Gibbs School

Maria Fernandez, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid, A.A., Hudson County Community College, B.S., Saint Peter’s University, M.S., Saint Peter’s University

Amy Fisher, Student Services Specialist, Educational Opportunity Fund, B.A., Brandeis University, M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University, M.Ed., Teachers College, Columbia University, Ph.D., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Zachary Fitzgerald, Junior Accountant, Finance and Operations, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Kean University

Erika Fuentes, Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Montclair State University

Kelsey Gallagher, Assistant Director of Library, Academic Affairs, B.F.A., School of Visual Arts, M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute

Patrick F. Gallagher, Director, Media Services, B.A., William Paterson College

Sandra Garcia, Student Services Generalist, Center for Economic Workforce and Development, B.A.L, World Education Services

Mary A. Greco, Director of Academic Learning Center, Academic Learning Center, B.B.A., Hofstra University, M.S., Ramapo College

Edward Griffin, Instructional Support Specialist, Learning Resources, Academic Affairs, B.A., Rutgers University

Christopher Guillen, Student Services Associate, Advising, Career, and Transfer Services, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ

Melissa Guillen, Human Resources Generalist, Recruiting, Human Resources, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ

Lacy Guzman, Student Services Specialist, Advising, Career, and Transfer Services, M.A., New York University

Noel Guzman, Senior Buyer, Purchasing, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Kean University

Eric Hafen, Academic Specialist, Theater Arts, Academic Affairs, B.A., Boston College, M.A., University of South Dakota

Sarah Harris, EMT Skill Lab Coordinator, Academic Affairs, B.S., Rider University

Amjed Hedhli, Academic Specialist, Computer Science, Academic Affairs, B.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Joseph Hines, Executive Director of Public Safety, Public Safety, B.S., Texas Christian University, M.A., Seton Hall University

Lisa Hiscano, Executive Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Administrative Services, B.S., Northeastern University, M.B.A., Rutgers, State University, Ed.D., Rowan University

Jennifer Hyslop, Media Coordinator, Media Services, A.S., Valencia College, B.S., Thomas Edison State University

Charnette Hockaday, Dean of Students, Student Development, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, J.D., Rutgers University

Katrina James-Pellam, Assistant Program Director - Employer Engagement, Industry-Business Institute, B.S., Rutgers University

Krishna Janakiraman, Academic Specialist, Computer Science, Academic Affairs, M.C.A., Bharathidasan University

Jacqueline Jarosz, Director of Financial Operations, Finance and Operations, B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University

Zaynah Jawwaad, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology and Design, Learning Resources, Academic Affairs, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University

Yu Jiang, Director of the Libraries, Academic Affairs, M.L.S., Rutgers University

Jasmine Jilus, Director of Career Services, Career Services, B.A., New Jersey City University, M.A., Montclair State University

Sunjin, Jo, Academic Specialist, Chemistry, Ph.D., Florida State University

Keith Jones, Student Services Generalist, B.A., Kean University

 Nabil Kabakibi, Academic Specialist, Engineering, Academic Affairs, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Jane Kane, Director of Financial Reporting and Grant Accounting, Finance and Operations, B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University

Melissa Karim, Payroll Analyst, Finance and Operations, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ

Noel Katalbas, Director of Student Accounts, Student Accounts, B.S., Far Eastern University

Heather Keith, Dean of Student Success, Student Development, B.A., State University of NY, M.S., Monmouth University, Ed.D., Rowan University

Amanda Kelly, Title V ExCEL Grant Coordinator, Academic Affairs, B.A., Caldwell University

Bridgett Kelly, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Yohan Kim, Academic Specialist, Biology, Academic Affairs, D.O.P., University of Iowa

Denisa Klinkova-Bacek, Admission and Enrollment Generalist, Office of Admissions, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., William Paterson University

May Kortbaoui, Student Services Specialist, Educational Opportunity Fund, B.A., St Joseph University, M.B.A., St Joseph University

Joanna Kubas, Student Services Associate-ARR, Registrar’s Office, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ

Joanne Kula, Director of Continuing Education and Industry-Business Institute, B.B.A., Pace University, M.S., Thomas Edison State University

Julia Kulesa, Academic Specialist/Program Director, Paramedic Program, Academic Affairs, A.A.S., Camden County College, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Kristin Kulick, Project Director, CCOG, B.A., St. Lawrence University, M.Ed., Rutgers University

 Armand Lamberti, Academic Specialist, Education, Academic Affairs, B.A., William Paterson College, M.Ed., William Paterson College, Ed.D., Seton Hall University

Cynthia D. Lampon, Student Services Specialist, Advising, Career, and Transfer, B.A., Gordon College, M.A., Montclair State University

Madeline LaTempa, Student Services Associate, Student Development, B.S. Kean University

Farah Laurent, Director of Nursing, Academic Affairs, M.S., Norwich University

Lana Liddy-LaPadura, Senior Instructional Support Specialist, Learning Resources, Academic Affairs, B.A., Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

Rene Lloyd, Billing Coordinator, Student Accounts, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ

Laurinda Lobo-Miller, Contract Administration Specialist, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Rutgers, State University

Jorge Loff, Systems Analyst (Grant and Contract Programs), Center for Economic and Workforce Development, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Kean University

Marlene M. Loff, Director of Center for Economic and Workforce Development, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.S., Kean College of New Jersey, M.A., Kean College of New Jersey

Genevieve Lubas, Student Services Specialist, Registrar’s Office, M.A., Kean University

Michelle Luis, Educational Support Coordinator/Retention Specialist, Academic Learning Center, A.A. Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Brittney Mack, Assistant Director of Union County College Foundation, Foundation, B.S., Rutgers University

Joseph Margiotta, Academic Specialist, History, Academic Affairs, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University, M.A., William Paterson University

Andrea Martinez Moreira, Student Services Generalist, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.S., DeVry University

Andrew Mathews, Educational Support Specialist, Academic Learning Center, A.S. Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Dominique Maynard, Associate Director of One Stop Operations, One Stop Operations, B.S., Townson University, M.A., UNC Greensboro

Jane Mebes, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.S., Long Island University

Shelby Miller, Associate Registrar, Registrar’s Office, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Latoya Mitchell, Billing Coordinator, Student Accounts, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ

Mohamed Mohamed, Director of Student Research and Science Laboratories, Academic Affairs, B.S., Alexandria University, M.S., Alexandria University, Ph.D., Alexandria University

Keren Moncayo, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.A., Rider University

Marbely Montas, Director of Athletics, College Life, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Monmouth University

Rocio Morales, Program Coordinator - Displaced Homemaker, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.S., Kean University

Joyce Morell, Title V ExCEL Student Services Specialist, Academic Affairs, M.S.W., Seton Hall University

Matthew Moroney, Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid, M.A., Alliance University

Beata Mourad, Laboratory Technician, Academic Affairs, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, M.A., Thomas Edison State University

Deanna Muniz, Title V ExCEL Grant Coordinator for Career and Leadership Development, Academic Affairs, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Curran Murphy, Tutoring Center Services Coordinator, Academic Learning Center, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Drew University

 Taylor Nelson, College Life and Athletics Operations Coordinator, College Life, B.A., Dominican College

Thuytien Nguyen, Analyst of Institutional Research, Assessment, Planning, and Research, M.B.A., University of Pennslyvania

Amanda Nielsen, Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, Disability Services, B.A., Bethany College

Melinda Norelli, Dean of Social Sciences, Business, and History, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Drew University, M.A., The Chicago School Professional Psychology, Ph.D., The Chicago School Professional Psychology

Timothy O’Connor, Student Services Generalist, Continuing Education, B.A., Montclair State University

Sanaz Oghlidos, Academic Specialist, Biology, Academic Affairs, B.A., Rutgers University, M.S., Rutgers University

Gabriel Onabote, Academic Specialist, Supply Chain Management, Academic Affairs, MEng., University of Lagos, Ph.D., Walden University

Margaret Ortuso, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, College Relations, B.A., Kean University

Jose L. Paez-Figueroa, Assistant Dean of Learning Resources, Academic Affairs, B.A., Universidad del Norte, M.S., Thomas Edison State College

Alexandrina Pando, Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations, M.S., Kean University

Gabriella Pasquini, Enrollment Communications Coordinator, Office of Admissions, B.A. Rider University

Stacey Kamisha Parson, Student Services Generalist/Life Skills, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, M.H.S., Lincoln University

Francisca Pena, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Finance and Operations

Kobe Penn, Student Services Generalist, Student Success Initiatives, B.A., Montclair State University

Paula Pereira, Supervising Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations, B.S., Kean University, M.S., Kean University

Heather Petracco, Student Services Specialist/Social Worker, Dean of Students, M.S.W., Montclair State University

Denise A. Petrosky, Training Operations Manager, Industry-Business Institute, B.A., Montclair State University

Kevan Pidgeon-Hammock, College Life Athletics Information Coordinator, College Life, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

Alvaro Polar, Educational Support Coordinator, Academic Learning Center, B.C.E., Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Titilola Price, Associate Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, M.P.A., Kean University

Tathiana Puchik, Student Services Generalist, Center for Economic and Workforce Development, B.S., Pontifical Catholic University

Carmen Quesada, Advisor/Systems Analyst, Financial Aid, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Garcilaso de la Vega University

Madhusudhana Reddy Gandlachinthe Raghuramareddy, Academic Specialist, Computer Science, Academic Affairs, M.A., UBDT College of Engineering, M.A., SJS Institute of Technology

Karlene Rambaran, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources, B.A.,The College of New Jersey, M.S., Capella University

Nicholas Ramjattan, Associate Director of Student Accounts, Student Accounts, B.A., Rutgers University, M.B.A., DeVry University

Elizabeth A. Ramos, Dean of the Elizabeth Campus and Institute for Intensive English, Academic Affairs, B.A., College of Saint Elizabeth, M.A., College of Saint Elizabeth, Ed.D., Saint Peter’s University

Hilda Regalon, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.A., Rutgers University

Duane Reid, Assistant Dean of Student Success, Dean of Student Success, B.S., Rutgers University, M.P.A, Rutgers University

Valeriya Reis, Budget Director, Finance and Operations, B.S., Kean University

Richard Remoura, Student Services Specialist Athletics, College Life, M.A., Kean University

Melisa Reyes, Administrator, American Honors, Academic Affairs, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University, M.P.A., Kean University

Isaias Rivera, Center Director, Workforce Innovation Business Center, Industry-Business Institute, B.A., Lafayette College

Andre Rivers, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University

Stephanie Robinson, Student Services Specialist, Educational Opportunity Fund, B.A., New Jersey City University, M.B.A., New Jersey City University

Beatriz Rodriguez, Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of Students, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.S., Saint Peter’s College, M.S., Thomas A. Edison State

Cynthia M. Roman, Student Services Specialist, Advising, Career, and Transfer, A.A., Brookdale Community College, B.A., College of St. Elizabeth, M.A., College of St Elizabeth

James Russo, Assistant Dean of Social Sciences, Business, and History, B.A., Thomas Edison State College, M.A., Seton Hall University, Ed.D., Seton Hall University

Karen Ryan, Laboratory Technician, Academic Affairs, B.A., Rutgers University

William C. Salus, Manager, Print Shop, B.S., La Roche College

Lily Sanchez-Ruiz, Recruiter, Office of Admissions, B.A., Kean University

Laura Sanzari, Student Services Specialist, Distance Education, Academic Affiars, B.A., New Jersey City University, M.A. New Jersey City University

Christopher Sapara-Grant, Director of Facilities, Finance and Operations, B.A., University of Science & Technology, M.Arch., Syracuse University

Frances Saulino, Student Services Specialist, Center of Adult Transition, Disability Services, B.A., Rowan University, M.A., Rowan University

Elizabeth Schade, Director of the Institute for Intensive English, Academic Affairs, M.S. Columbia University

Jodie Schoch, Academic Specialist/Program Director, Respiratory Care, Academic Affairs, B.S., Independence University

Susana Sequeira, Academic Specialist, Architecture, Academic Affairs, B.S., Kean University, M.Arch., New Jersey Institute of Technology 

Cheryl Shiber, Director of Grants, Finance and Operations, B.A., William Smith College, M.P.A., Seton Hall University

Fahad Siddique, Lab Technician, Academic Affairs, B.S., New Jersey City University

Faraz Siddique, Associate Dean of STEM, Academic Affairs, B.S., New Jersey City University, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, Ed.D., New Jersey City University

Donovan Smalls, Director of the Business Center, Academic Affairs, B.S., Kean University, M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ed.D., Morgan State University

Raenisha Smith, Title V ExCEL Student Services Specialist, Academic Affairs, B.S., Rutgers University, M.A. Rutgers University

Kweli Snowden, Director of Learning Resources, Academic Affairs, B.S., Lincoln University, M.S., Pace University

Katelyn Snyder, Assistant Director of Academic Learning Center, Academic Learning Center, M.A., Monmouth University

Marlene Sousa, Assistant Vice President, Finance and Operations, B.S., Rutgers, State University

Fadjy St. Fleur, Admissions and Enrollment Generalist, Office of Admissions, B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst

Devon Stanberry, Coordinator of Fitness Center, Intramurals, and Equipment, College Life, B.S., Goldey-Beacom College

Jennifer Stevens, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, B.A., Kean University

Morgan Stiles, Communication Center Coordinator, Communication Center, B.A., Rutgers University

Tevin Stokes, Student Services Generalist, Educational Opportunity Fund, B.A., Montclair State University

Gillyam Suazo, Assistant Director of EOF, Educational Opportunity Fund, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University

Anne Suriano, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources, B.S., SUNY, M.S., Cornell University

Bethann Sutherland, Manager of Help Desk Services, Information Technology, A.A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ

Lauren P. Swierc Falkowski, Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, Academic Affairs, B.A., Drew University, M.A., Seton Hall University, Ed.D., Johns Hopkins University

Shahrzad Taghdissi, Academic Specialist, Chemistry, M.S., Rutgers University

Morgan Thompson, Student Services Specialist, Student Success Initiatives, B.A., Caldwell University, M.A., Caldwell University

Samantha Thompson, Director of College Life, College Life, M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Shelly Threatt, Student Services Generalist, Educational Opportunity Fund, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., New Jersey City University

Nicole M. Torella, Communication Center Generalist, Communications Center, B.A., Rutgers, State University, M.A., Seton Hall University

Jozlyn Townsend, Student Services Associate, One Stop Operations, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ

Aldai Toussaint, Center Generalist, Workforce Innovation Business Center, Industry-Business Institute, B.S., Caldwell University 

Patricia Traynor, Student Services Associate, One Stop Operations, A.A.S., Union County Technical Institute

Jean Valencia, Student Services Generalist, One Stop Operations, A.A. Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A. Kean University

Joanna Vasquez, Associate Registrar, Registrar’s Office, Union College of Union College, NJ, M.I.S., Rutgers University

Kaitlyn Veliz, Coordinator of Stewardship & Donor Relations, Foundation, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Drew University

Johanna Vera, Program Coordinator, Continuing Education, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University

Christopher Villalta, Student Services Generalist, Student Success Initiatives, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Rutgers University

Katherine Vivanco, Student Services Generalist, Financial Aid, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Rutgers University

Tawn D. Walker-Cohen, Coordinator of High School Initiatives, Office of Admissions, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.Div., Virginia Union University Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology

Cate Wananda, Student Services Associate, One Stop Operations, M.A., Rutgers University, M.L.S., Rutgers University

Marlene White, Associate General Counsel/Executive Director of Procurement, Finance and Operations, B.A., Barnard College of Columbia University, J.D., Brooklyn Law School

Lavon A. Williams, Associate Director of Student Success Initiatives, Student Success Initiatives, A.A.S., State University of NY, B.A., Plattsburgh State University, M.S., State University of NY, Ed.D., Rowan University

Jacqueline Zdziarski, Student Services Generalist, Continuing Education, B.A., Rutgers University

Andrew S. Ziner, Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment, Planning, and Research, B.A., University of South Florida, M.A., University of South Florida, Ph.D., University of North Texas

Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Patricia L. Adams, Associate Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, A.A.S., Union College, B.A., Montclair State University, M.S., Thomas Edison State

Mandana Ahsani, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.S., National University of Iran, M.Ed., University of Illinois, M.A., Rutgers University, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Lenard C. Anyanwu, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., University of Texas, M.A., University of Texas, Ph.D., University of Texas

John Arezzi, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, A.A., County College of Morris, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Seton Hall University

Marjorie Barnes, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Richard Stockton College, M.A., Temple University

Wendy Barnes-Thomassen, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Louisiana State University, M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts, Ph.D., Drew University

Carol L. Biederstadt, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Rutgers University M.Ed., Temple University, D.Litt., Drew University

Amy L. Boyd, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Georgian Court College, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tosha Houston, Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing and Allied Health, M.S.N, Capella University

Anna Brophy, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Rutgers University, M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Fatima Broxton-Robinson, Assistant Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Smith College, M.A., Naropa University

Elsa Bruguier, Librarian, Learning Resources Division, B.A., East Stroudsburg University, M.L.S., Rutgers University, M.A., Georgian Court University

Katy J. Cedano, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago, M.Ed., Seton Hall University

Susannah M. Chewning, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Warren Wilson College, M.A., University of Bristol, M.Phil., Drew University, Ph.D., Drew University

Stanley Cohen, Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, A.B., Harvard College, M.S., University of Pennsylvania, M.S., Montclair State University

Robert Comeau, Professor, Humanities Division, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Seton Hall University, M.A., Drew University, M.Phil., Drew University

Virginia Crisonino, Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Jersey City State College, M.A., Jersey City State College

Carl E. Cuttita, Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., CUNY, M.A., CUNY

Mahua De, Senior Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., Jadavpur University, M.A., Kean University, M.A., Jadavpur University, Ed.D., Rutgers University

Andre De Sandies, Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., Rutgers University, M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson

Marie Maudeline Dessaint, Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing and Allied Health, M.A., College of Saint Elizabeth

Caroline Doty, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Michigan State University, M.S., Seton Hall University

Yanzheng Duan, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Zhengzhou University, M.S., Harbin Institute of Technology, Ph.D., The University of Iowa

Jennifer A. Ebert, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.A., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tracy M. Felton, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division B.S., Howard University, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Elliot Fisher, Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., CUNY, M.S., CUNY

Roberto Garcia,Assistant Professor, Humanities Division, A.S., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Kean University, M.F.A., Drew University

Joanne Gouveia, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, A.A.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, M.F.A., Marywood University

Patricia Green-Douglas, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.S., Northern Caribbean University, M.B.A., LaSierra University, M.A.E., East Stroudsburg, DBA, Capella University

 Sohal Hallur, Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant, B.S., Misericorida University, M.S. Misericordia, Sc.D., Texas Tech University

Sherry Heidary, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S. Polytechnic University, M.S. Penn State University

Carol Hellams, Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing and Allied Health, B.A., Kean University, M.A., Kean University

George C. Hildrew, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.F.A. Philadelphia College, M.F.A., Indiana University

Xuemei Hu, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Zhejiang University, M.A., University of Hawaii, Ph.D., University of Hawaii

Valerae M. Hurley, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Monmouth College, M.A., Monmouth University, M. Phil, Drew University, Ph.D., Drew University

Gina A. Kabak, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B,S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.S.M., Thomas Edison College, DBA, Capella University

Deborah Kemp-Jackson, Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., Rutgers University, M.Ed., Rutgers University, M.A., Educational Technology, New Jersey City University

Joanne P. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., CUNY, M.A., Columbia University, M.Ed., Rutgers University

Mushtaq Khan, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Osmania University, M.S., Aligarh Muslim University, Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim University

Larry Kwon, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Vaughn College Aeronautics Technology, M.A., Columbia University

Tarik Lagnaoui, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., University of Alaska, M.S., College of Charleston

Zhen Li, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Shanghai University, M.A., New Jersey City University

Rama Lohani-Chase, AssociateProfessor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Tribhuvan University, M.A., Tribhuvan University, M.A., Drew University, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Marci L. MacGregor, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., East Carolina University, M.A., Rutgers University

Katherine Mastrantonio, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, A.A., County College of Morris, B.A., Hofstra University,. M.A., Montclair State College

Joyce A. Maxwell, Associate Professor, Humanities Division, B.S., University of Maryland, M.A., Temple University, Ed.D., Columbia University

Marie-Helene McAndrew, Assistant Professor, Allied Sciences Division, B.S., Kean University, D.P.T., The College of Saint Scholastica

Derek S. McConnell, Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., University of Richmond, M.A.T., Quinnipiac University, M.A., SUNY

Joan P. McGowan, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, A.A., Union College of Union County, NJ, B.A., Syracuse University, M.A., Syracuse University, Ed.D., Argosy University

Mary F. Meeks, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Brooklyn College, M.Phil., Drew University, Ph.D., Drew University

Linda Milteer, Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Richard Stockton College, M.A., University of California, Berkeley

Sophia Mitra, Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Bidhannagar College, M.A., Calcutta University, M.S., University of New Haven, Ed.D., Rowan University

Marie Montes-Matias, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Massoumeh Nahvi, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Teheran University, Ph.D., UMDNJ

Anthony L. Nicoli, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.F.A., University of Massachusetts, M.F.A., Rutgers University

Christiana C. Nwachukwu, Associate Professor, Allied Sciences Division, A.S., Anambra State University of Technology, B.S., Anambra State University of Technology, M.S.N., UMDNJ/Ramapo College NJ, D.N.P., Sacred Heart University

Thomas M. Ombrello, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Herbert Lehman College, M.S., Rutgers University, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Phillip Papas, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Hunter College, M.A., Hunter College, M.Phil. CUNY, Ph.D., CUNY

Howard Pomann, Associate Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., SUNY, M.A., New York University

Marc Postiglione, Associate Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Long Island University, M.A., Saint Joseph Seminary & College

Vikul B. Rajpara, Associate Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.C., South Gujarat University, M.A., University of South Dakota, M.C., South Gujarat University, Ph.D., University of South Dakota

Saif U. Rao, Professor, Science/Technology/ Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Bahauddin Zakrya University, M.S., University of The Punjab M.App.Sc., University of New South Wales

David A. Rivera, Associate Professor, Allied Sciences Division, B.A., Gallaudet University, M.S., McDaniel College

Cynthia A. Roemer, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/ Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson, M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson, Ed.D., Columbia University

Michele Rotunda, Associate Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Rutgers University, M.A., Rutgers University, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Jeff W. Shalan, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Drew University, M.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Laurie Sheldon, Professor, Allied Sciences Division, B.A., Rutgers University, M.P.A., M.P.H., American Military University

Rachel Sliker, Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing and Allied Health, M.S.M., William Paterson University

Wallace E. Smith, Senior Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, A.S., State University of New York at Canton, B.A., Daemen College, M.S., Buffalo State College, M.Ed, Columbia University, Ed.D., Columbia University

Donna M. Sonsiadek, Associate Professor, Allied Sciences Division, A.A.S., Middlesex County College, B.S.N., Kean College of NJ, M.S.N., Gwynedd-Mercy College

Nan Statton, Associate Professor, Social Sciences/Business/History Division, B.A., Skidmore College M.A., Syracuse University, M.L.S., Rutgers University

Ellen J. Stavitsky, Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., SUNY, M.Ed., Rutgers University, M.Ed., Rutgers University

Carrie B. Steenburgh, Professor, Institute for Intensive English, B.A., Vassar College, M.A., University of Massachusetts

Alexandra Tegethoff, Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing and Allied Health, M.S.N., Ramapo College of New Jersey

Emma Trevena, Librarian I, Learning Resources Division, M.S., State University of New York at Albany

Karen Venturella, Librarian, Learning Resources Division, B.S., St. Joseph’s University, M.A., Columbia University, M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Casey Williams, Librarian I, Learning Resources Division, M.I., Rutgers University

James J. Xu, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Zheng Zhou Institute, M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Andres Zavaleta, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.S., Montclair State University, Ph.D., University of Nevada

Wenyao Zhang, Senior Professor, Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Division, B.A., Anshan Iron & Steel, M.S., East China Normal University, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Karen J. Zielony, Senior Professor, Humanities Division, B.A., Queen’s College, M.A., New York University, Ph.D., New York University

Faculty Emeriti

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Varoujean Abdo, Associate Professor, Mathematics

Bert Atsma, Professor, Biology

Jean Bodman, Associate Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Todd Daley, Senior Professor, Math

Harold Damerow, Senior Professor, Government/History

Shanta David, Professor, Institute for Intensive English

John Farrell, Jr., Senior Professor, Business

John Flynn, Professor, Physics/Engineering

Nicholas Gilbert, Associate Professor, Psychology/Sociology

Carol Greco, Associate Professor, Psychology/Sociology

Andrea Green, Senior Professor, English

Arlene Marcus, Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Josefina Mark, Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Maria Mattaliano, Associate Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Elizabeth Neblett, Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Donald Palmer, Professor, Criminal Justice

Maria Palmeri-Martinez, Associate Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Irwin Phillips, Associate Professor, Business

June Pomann, Associate Professor, Institute for Intensive English

Arlene Rogoff, Associate Professor, Math

Josaine Royster, Associate Librarian, Library

Ivan Strom, Senior Professor, Physics/Engineering

Dori Vicente, Associate Professor, Physics/Engineering

Cynthia Williams, Assistant Professor, Psychology/Sociology

Huaxin Xu, Senior Professor, Institute for Intensive English
 

JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging

Administration & Faculty

Administration

Coleen Kumar, PhD, RN, CNE
Dean, Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging
AAS, Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing, BSN, The College of Staten Island, MSN, The College of Staten Island, PhD, Seton Hall University

Nee Barnor, MS, RDMS
Program Director, Sonography
Radiography, Diploma, Altoona Hospital of Radiography, BS, Mount Aloysius College, MS, Bloomsburg University 

Judith DeLucia, MA, RN
Associate Dean, Nursing
BSN., Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing, MA, New York University

Agatha Yang, DNP, RN
Associate Dean, Nursing
BSN., California State University, MSN., Thomas Edison University, DNP., Chamberlain University

Donna Murray, MSN, RN,APN, WNP-BC
Director of Student Engagement
Nursing Diploma, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Bloomfield College, MSN, Rutgers University 

Sean Richardson, EdD, RT (R, CT)
Program Director, Faculty, School of Radiography
Diploma, University of Guyana, BTech, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, MSc, Charles Sturt University, Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Education, Charles Sturt University, Doctor of Education, University of Liverpool
 

FACULTY

Haydee Alvarez, MSN, RN
School of Nursing
BSN, St. Francis College, MSN, Walden University

Thangamani Aravindan, MSN, RN, CCRN, BSN
School of Nursing
BSN, Tamilnadu MGR Medical University, MSN, Tamilnadu MGR Medical University, DNP Chamberlain University

Emily Arowosaye, MSN-Ed, RN
School of Nursing
BSN, Bloomfield College, MSN, West Coast University

Bolade Ajiboro, MSN/MPH, RN
School of Nursing
BSN, College of Staten Island, MSN/MPH Grand Canyon University

Irene Bellew MSN, RN, OCN, CEN
School of Nursing 
Lead Faculty, NURM 221
Nursing, Diploma, Saint Peter’s Medical Center, BSN, Thomas Edison State College, MSN, Thomas Edison State University

Pooja Bhandari, BAMS, RDMS
Clinical Coordinator/Instructor School of Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BAMS, Dayan and Ayervedic Medical College, India

Huifang Cheng, MSN, RN, APN, NP-C, CCRN, CWOCN
School of Nursing
Nursing, BS Anhui Bengbu Medical University, China, MSN, Monmouth University

Gabrielle Cheskowich, MSN, RN CPEN
School of Nursing
AAS, Excelsior College, BSN, Excelsior College, MSN, Chamberlain University

Melissa Dobler, Ph.D(c), MHA, RN, CCRN
School of Nursing
Simulation Laboratory Coordinator
Diploma in Nursing, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, University of Phoenix, MSN/MHA, University of Phoenix, PhD(c), University of Phoenix 

Maria Farber, MSN, RN, BC
School of Nursing
Nursing, AAS, Middlesex County College, BSN, Kean University, MSN, Kean University

Kathleen Fredericks, ADN, RN
School of Nursing and Medical Imaging
Student Health Nurse
Diploma in Nursing, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ

Maxine Hylton, MSN-Ed, RN
School of Nursing
Nursing AAS, Medgar Evans College, BSN, University of Phoenix, MSN-Ed, University of Phoenix

Mohammed D Islam, BS, RT(R), ARRT
School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiography
Clinical Coordinator Instructor
Radiography, Diploma, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, AAS,Passaic County Community College, BS, New Jersey City University, BS, Thomas Edison State University

Evelyn Janusz, MPA, BA, RT, (CT)(MRI)(M)
School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Clinical Preceptor
Radiography, Elizabeth General Radiography School, Union College of Union County, NJ, BA, Kean University, MPA, Kean University

Susan Karcher, MSN, RN
School of Nursing 
Lead Teacher, Generic Nursing Track NURM 222
Nursing, Diploma, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Kean University, MSN, Kean University

Margaret Keller, DNP, MS, RN, APN
School of Nursing
Nursing, AAS, Middlesex County College, BSN, Kean University, DNP, Rutgers University

Amy King MSN, RN, APN
School of Nursing 
Nursing Diploma, JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BA, Douglas College, MSN, Rutgers University

Jennifer S. Knox, MSN, RN, CPEN
Lead Teacher, Generic Nursing Track NURM 122
AS, Middlesex County College and UMDNJ, BSN, Monmouth University, MSN, Regis University

Ellen Lake, MSN, RN
School of Nursing 
Faculty, Generic Nursing Track NURM 119
Nursing Diploma, Muhlenberg Regional Medical School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Bloomfield College, MSN, New Jersey City University

Mary Beth Maffey, MSN, RN
School of Nursing 
Diploma in Nursing, Trinitas School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, College of Saint Elizabeth, MSN, College of Saint Elizabeth

Kathleen Mastice, PhD, RN, OCN, CNE
School of Nursing 
Faculty, Accelerated Nursing Track 
Diploma, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Wagner College, MS, Wagner College, PhD, Capella University

Folasade Oyebode, MSN/MPH, RN
School of Nursing
AAS, OAUTHC School of Nursing, BSN, Grand Canyon University, MSN/MPH, Grand Canyon University

Michelle Roth, MSN, RN, CNE
School of Nursing 
Faculty, Generic Nursing Track, NURM 121
BSN, Adelphi University, MSN, Monmouth University

Gregory Schaller, RT (R)
Clinical Preceptor School of Medical Imaging - Radiography
AAS, County College of Morris  

Nasima Bina Siddiqi, MS, RN
School of Nursing
AS, Suffolk Community College, RN to MSN, University of Phoenix

Traci Steinberg, MSN, RN, CPAN
School of Nursing
AS, Beth Israel School of Nursing, BSN, Hunter College, MSN, Grand Canyon University

Marie Taylor, MSN, RN, CCM
School of Nursing
BS, Rutgers University, MSN, Walden University

Marla L. Waithe, AAS, RT (R) (ARRT)
Clinical Preceptor School of Medical Imaging - Radiography
Diploma, New York City Technical College, AAS Military Police Diploma, Acting E-5, United States Army Veteran

John Paul Whigan, MSN, RN, OCN
School of Nursing
BSN, Centro Escolar University, MSN, Columbia University
 

Trinitas School of Nursing/RWJ Barnabas Health

Administration & Faculty

School Administration

Roseminda Santee, DNP, MA, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, ANEF
Dean, School of Nursing
Diploma, Zamboanga General Hospital School of Nursing, BSN, Concordia College, Philippines, MA, Jersey City State College, MA, New York University, DNP, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Constance Kozachek, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN
Associate Dean 
AS, Middlesex County College, NJ, BSN, MSN, Kean University, NJ, PhD, Rutgers University

Faculty

Maryse Annulysse, MSN, RN, CCRN, Diploma, Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, NJ,  AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, NJ, BA, St. Lawrence University,  BSN, MSN, College of St. Elizabeth, NJ

Teresa Bowers, MS, RN, BC, CNE, CCRN, CCNS, Diploma, Christ Hospital School of Nursing, NJ, BSN, Jersey City State College, NJ, MS, Rutgers University, NJ

Yolanda Delgado, MSN, RN, CNML, BSN, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY, MSN, Kean University

Illya DeVera-Bonilla, DNP, MSN, RN, Diploma, Trinitas School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, College of St. Elizabeth, NJ, MSN, College of St. Elizabeth, NJ, DNP, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Lisa DiGiovanni, EdD, MSN, RN-BC, CHSE,  AAS, Middlesex County College, NJ, BSN, Kean University, NJ, MSN, University of Phoenix, AZ, EdD, Walden University, MN

Christiana Enworom, MSN-NE, RN, CDP,CMDP,LNHA, Diploma, Muhlenberg School of Nursing, NJ, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Kean University, NJ, MSN, Chamberlain University, IL

Janine Graf-Kirk, DNP, RN, BC, CNE, Diploma, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, School of Nursing, NY, BSN, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ, MA, New York University, NY, DNP, Walden University, MN

Ana Paula Grillo-Dias, DNP, MSN, RN, Diploma, Trinitas School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, NJ, BSN, College of St. Elizabeth, NJ, MSN, College of St. Elizabeth, NJ, DNP, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Gabriela Kaplan, MSN, RN, AOCN, AAS, Kingsborough Community College, NY, BSN, Excelsior College, NY, MSN, Hunter College, NY, DMH (c), Drew University, NJ

Katherine Mojica, MSN, RN-BC, Diploma, Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN, Kean University, MSN, Kean University, NJ

Marie O’Donnell, DNP, MSN, RN, Diploma, Trinitas School of Nursing, AS, Union College of Union County, NJ, BSN/MSN, Thomas Edison University, NJ, DNP, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Kevin O’Neill, DNP, MSN, RN, Director of Learning & Simulation Center, AAS, Long Island Hospital School of Nursing, BS Health Care Management, St. Francis Col, NY, MSN, Seton Hall University, NJ, DNP, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ

Gabriella Segovia, MSN, RN, BSN, Rutgers University, NJ, MSN, St. Elizabeth University, NJ

Aizel-Arvee Valdes, MSN, RN, Diploma, Trinitas School of Nursing, AS, Union County College, MSN, Walden University, MN

Mary Anne Wright, MSN, RN, Diploma, Clara Maas School of Nursing, BSN, Chamberlain University, IL, MSN Ed., Chamberlain University, IL

Dawn Zimmerman, DNP, RN, BC, CNE, BSN/MSN, University of Pennsylvania, PA, DNP, Rutgers University, NJ

Advisory Boards and Committees

Accounting/Business Management Advisory Committee

Muhammad Ali Khan, Principal Examiner, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 

Mr. George Malgeri, Certified Public Accountant, George H Malgeri CPA LLC

Dr. Michael Suen, Accounting Program Coordinator, Kean University

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program Advisory Committee

Erica DaSilva, Alumna UCNJ, NJ, ASL-English Interpreting A.A.S., Certified Community Interpreter

Deborah Fleetwood, Advocate for New Jersey Deaf Housing Organization

Kathy Kady-Hopkins, President, American Sign Language Interpreter Referral Services, Inc.

Paolina Ramirez, President, National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf

Tatyana Sanchez, UCNJ Alumna, Interpreter

Darlene Sarnouski, Vice President, New Jersey Association of the Deaf

Architecture Advisory Committee

Matt Bilow, AIA- Licensed Architect, the Bilow Group

Sam Fajardo, UCNJ alumnus & current NJIT student

Franciso Grimaldi, AIA- Adjunct Faculty (Kean University), & Licensed Architect, FG Architecture Studio LLC

Kristina Junkroft, Adjunct Faculty (UCNJ) & Licensed Architect

Craig Konyk, AIA Chair-Elect & Associate Professor of Architecture School of Public Architecture- Michael Graves College, Kean University

Melany Rivera, UCNJ alumnus & current Kean University student

Natasha Suzansky, AIA, LEED AP- Licensed Architect, NLS Architect

Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOMAC, LEED AP BD+C, 2023 VP AIA New Jersey- Passaic County- County Architect

Automotive Technology Advisory Committee

Gregory D. Deieso, CEO, Automotive Franchise Development

Christopher Farrell, Shop Forman, World Class GM-Cadillac Technician, Crown Cadillac

Howard Kendrick, Training and Development Specialist, PSE&G Edison Training & Development Center

Joseph Milanese, Automotive Tech Instructor, Adult Program, Union County Vocational-Technical School

David Raffaele, SLE Coordinator, Union County Vocational-Technical School

Ira Stern, Coordinator, YTTW & Auto/Diesel Tech Apprenticeship Program, IAM CREST 

Business Marketing/Business Fundamentals Advisory Committee

Andrew B. Hurdle, Sr. Marketing Manager, Ansell Healthcare

Rory J. Wilson, Executive Relationship Manager, Discover

Criminal Justice Advisory Committee 

Will Caicedo, Lieutenant, Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office

Michael Kenny, Domestic Preparedness Planner, Hudson County of Emergency Management

Elizabeth Romano, Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations- Newark Office

Cybersecurity Advisory Committee

Oluwaseunfunmi Ashiru, Software Engineer, IBM

Hossein Bagheri, Intermediate Software Engineer, Fitch Ratings

Noura Hedhli, Full Stack Developer, UPS

Vahid Heidary, Senior Director, CollegeBoard

Noel Ramos, Network Administrator, NYC Citywide Administrative Services

Ricardo Reis, Field Service Engineer III, Rutgers University

Rahim Salih, Computer Scientist, US Army Research and Development Center

Emergency Medical Studies Advisory Board

Mark Bober, MICP, MICU Clinical Coordinator, Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Medical Center

Joe Borer, EMT, Director of Operations EMT, On-Time Ambulance, Transport and EMS, Inc.

Sara Chmura, EMT, Lieutenant, Union County Emergency Services

Kathy Curran, MPH, MICP, Health and Education Instructor, Kean University

Matthew Letizia, D.O., Medical Director, Union College of Union County, NJ EMT Program, RWJBH, Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Brandon Lewis, MICP, Clinical Supervisor of the EMS Department, Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Medical Center

John Napolitano, RN, Nurse Manager Emergency Department, Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Medical Center

Nicholas Palmieri, MICP, DC, MPH, Director of the College of Saint Elizabeth Simulation Center

Kari Phair, EMT, EMS Liaison Atlantic Healthcare System, Overlook Hospital

Marlene Relvas, Talent & Acquisition Specialist, On-Time Ambulance

Daniel Sullivan, NJ State First Aid Council, 2nd District

Michael Tomich, Union County Fire and EMS Academy, Director of Training

Engineering and Technology Advisory Committee

Yacine Abada, Chief Technology Officer, Paterson Public Schools

Youcef Bouzid, Asssitant Project Manager, EC Electric

Badrou Chehili, PE, Aftermarket General Manager & ERD Engineering Manager KINKISHARYO International, L.L.C.

Cherif Chibane, Chief Research Scientist, Aures Tech Inc.

Dr. Gusteau Duclos, Senior Professor & ABET Evaluator, DeVry University

Mohammed Feknous, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Program New Jersey Institute of Technology

Nasir Memon, Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon Robotics

Belkacem Mouffok, Senior Project Manager, T-Mobile

Habeeb Siddique, Senior Controls Engineer, Albanese Solutions

Dr. Natalie Sommer, Professor, EET Department, DeVry University

Fire Science Technology Advisory Committee

Michael Daley, Fire Lieutenant, EMT, Monroe Township Fire Department, Fire Academy Instructor, Adjunct Instructor

Antonio C. Gary, Fire Chief, City of Irvington, Adjunct Instructor

Graphic Design Advisory Committee

Gulmira Aliyeva, Graphic Design certificate student

Nikki Trusa, Senior Graphic Designer, BrandFirst Creative Agency

Jackie Swierc, Account Manager, Copywriter, and Proofreader, BrandFirst Creative Agency

Health Information Technology Advisory Committee

Valdery Campos, RHIA | HIM Director/Privacy Officer, Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Jennifer Clinedinst, MSJ, RHIA, CCS, Director, Health Information Management Department Saint Peter’s Healthcare System

Ellen Karl, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, Retired Program Director, Health Information Management Programs at CUNY School of Professional Studies

Memory Ndanga, Ph.D., RHIA, Academic Director, Health Information Management and Health Services Administration Programs CUNY School of Professional Studies

Dasantila Sherifi, PhD, MBA, RHIA, Assistant Professor and HIM Program Director Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Department of Health Informatics 

Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Advisory Committee

Vinnie Cicerale, Director of Sales, Sonesta Princeton

Bryan Curtis, Executive Recruiter & Franchise Owner, Patricia & Associates Recruiting  

Christian Farfan, UCNJ alumus, Area Director of Housekeeping, Bridge Hotel Group NYC

Lori Hyman, Director of Sales & Marketing, Holiday Inn Clark

Donald Hoover, Associate Director of Enrollment, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Dr. Li-Chun Lin, Chairperson, Department of Management Hospitality and Tourism, Montclair State University

Tom Martucci, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn

Darient Moreno, Director of Human Resources, Embassy Suites Berkeley Heights

Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee

James W. Glassen, Paralegal Studies Coordinator, Adjunct Professor

Erin Cook, Esq., Union County Public Defender’s Office

Ben Igoe, Union County Public Defender’s Office

Joyce Cohen, Paralegal, Riker Danzig, Scherer & Hyland

April Bauknight, Esq., the Office of April C. Bauknight, Esq.

Paramedic Program Advisory Board

Mark Bober, MICP, MICU Clinical Coordinator, Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Medical Center

Ray Dwyer III, BS, MICP, Clinical Educator, Atlantic Ambulance

Keith Elmer, MICP, Clinical Coordinator, Capital Health System Mobile Intensive Care

Howard Felderman, MD, Paramedic Science Degree Program Physician Medical Director

Candace Gardner, MICP Education Chief, Office of Emergency Medical Services, New Jersey State Department of Health

Stephen Kovalcik, Student, Union College of Union County, NJ

Brandon Lewis, MICP, Clinical Supervisor, Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Medical Center Emergency Medical Services

Andrew Moran, BS, MICP, Director, Union County Department of Public Safety Union County

Gerald Muench, MSN, MPA, BA, MICP, RWJBH, Trinitas Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services

William O’Brien, MICP, Clinical Educator, University Hospital Emergency Medical Services

Deborah Paglianite, BS, MICP, Director of Clinical Educator, St. Clare’s Health System Mobile Intensive Care

Christopher Ryan, MICP, Director, Hunterdon Medical Center Mobile Intensive Care

Neil Thorn, BS, RN, MICP, Clinical Manager, Mobile Health, RWJ Barnabas Health

Physical Therapist Assistant Advisory Board

Dr. Victoria Belkewitch, PT, DPT, First Children School, Fanwood, NJ

Caroline Caltavuturo, PTA, Clifton Physical Therapy, Union College of Union County, NJ Alumna

Dave De Lafuente, PT, Cornerstone Physical Therapy, Clark, NJ

Thomas Donofrio, PT, Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Essex County College

Kevin Lawless, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Essex County College

Hannah Markey, PTA, NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi, Union College of Union County, NJ Alumna

April Schmidt, PTA, Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine, Union College of Union County, NJ Alumna

Christine Stutz Doyle, DPT, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Coordinator, Essex County College

Tracy Witter, PTA

Practical Nursing Advisory Committee

Linda Frey, RN, MA, NE-BC, Manager, Performance Improvements, Community Visiting Nurse Association

William Gottshall, MA, RN, NEA-BC, Director of Nursing/Program Administrator, Lincoln Technical Institute

Sunil Gudhka, President/Chief Executive Officer, Uniform States of America

Paulette Johnson, LPN, BSN, Alumna, Union College of Union County, NJ Practical Nursing Program

Constance Kozachek, PhD, MSN, RN-BC. CCRN, Associate Dean, Trinitas School of Nursing

Donna Murray, MSN, RN, APN, WHNP-BC, Director of Student Engagement at Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging

Joanne Perez, RN, Director Nursing, Clark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nadia Sarach, Human Resource Manager, Star Pediatrics Home Care Agency

Angelica Velazquez, LPN, Public Health Nurse/Communicable Disease Investigator, Union County Health Department 

Respiratory Care Advisory Committee

John Chacko, MS, RRT, Director, Respiratory & Neurodiagnostic Services, RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center 

Iheako Charles Ike, Ph D, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, Director, Respiratory Care, EEG & Sleep Disorders, RWJBH, Newark Beth Israel

Maria Dimi, MBA, RRT-NPS, Regional Administrative Director, Respiratory & Neurodiagnostic Services, RWJBH Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Jose Mujia, BS, RRT, Director, Respiratory Care & Sleep Center, RWJBH, Somerset Medical

William Nemeth, RRT, RPFT, NPS, Director, Respiratory Care, HMH JFK Medical Center 

Jose Olivera, RRT-NPS, Director, Respiratory Care Services, University Hospital

Killol Patel, MD, Pulmonary & Critical Care, RWJBH, Medical Director, Respiratory Care Program, Union College of Union County, NJ

Hantz Ricot, MPH, RRT, Director, Respiratory Care, Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Randi Rubin, RRT, System Director of Respiratory for Atlantic Health System

Robert Sigler, MS, RRT, Director, Respiratory Care, RWJBH Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 

Jennifer Wescoe, MEd, NCC, Director, Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis, community committee member

Sport Management Program Advisory Committee

Amanda Aguirre, Senior Director, Member Services, Westfield Area YMCA

Jebreel Bubtana, Zone 2 Director, Boys, STA Soccer

Tyler Christie, Director of Healthy Living and Youth Programs, The Gateway Family YMCA

Lena Fagan-Nelson, Events Coordinator, Westfield Area YMCA 

Chris Flegar, General Manager, Kemper Sports, Union County Properties

Jen Glander, Director, Sports & Fine Arts, Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA 

Derek Harrison, General Manager, USA Sports Group

Greg Hatzisavvas, Senior Director Member Wellness & Engagement, Westfield Area YMCA 

Krystal Montalvo, Senior Merchandiser, Adidas Corporation Visual Merchandising Division 

Jessica Samolewicz, Associate Branch Executive, The Gateway Family YMCA

Daniel Severn, European Football Coaching 

Stuart Sharples, Lead Coach, UK Elite Soccer

Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee

Sean McCormick, Business Development Manager, H & M International Warehousing

David Kay, COO Red Trucking

Lisa Hiscano, Executive Director Continuing Education and Workforce Development