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Executive Office/HR
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Dr. Timothy Purnell
Executive Director/CEO 609-278-5212 -
Dr. Nicholas Diaz
Deputy Director 609-278-5234 -
Lani Perruso
Acting Associate Director, Human Resources 609-278-5284
General Counsel/Legal, Labor, and Policy
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Carl Tanksley, Jr., Esq.
General Counsel 609-278-5245 -
Cynthia (Harrison) Aloi
Senior Legal Assistant 609-278-5254 -
Kathleen Asher, Esq.
Director, Legal & Labor Relations 609-278-5222 -
Kathryn A. Whalen, Esq.
Legal Counsel/HR 609-278-5293 -
Caitlin Pletcher, Esq.
Legal Counsel 609-278-5268 -
Kurt Rebovich, Jr.
Associate Director, Labor Relations and Services 609-278-5233 -
Sandy Raup
Business Data Analyst 609-278-5224 -
Annette Goddard
Business Data Analyst 609-278-5240 -
Kimberly Gatti
Director, Policy 609-278-5265 -
Peter E. Castellano
Senior Manager, Policy 609-278-5230 -
Gina Cuciti
Manager, Policy 609-278-5219 -
Lauren Liu
Administrative Assistant 609-278-5250
Legal, Labor and Policy Department Ethos: Over a century of resource-based guidance to promote effective boards governance.
Finance, Operations and Logistics Support Services
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John Faford
Director, Finance & Operations 609-278-5204 -
Michael Melando
Manager, General Operations & Logistics 609-278-5274 -
Flora Huelmo
Accounting Manager 609-278-5252 -
Karla Serpico
Accounts Receivable Specialist 609-278-5216 -
Jessi Avalos
Accounts Payable Coordinator 609-278-5257 -
William Cobb
Manager, Facilities & Support Services 609-278-5259 -
Chris English
Maintenance Coordinator 609-278-5278 -
James Holt
Mailroom/Maintenance/Event Assistant 609-278-5231 -
Felicie Sagbo
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist 609-695-7600
Finance, Operations and Logistics Department Ethos: Safeguard and manage Association assets on a consistent basis. Logistically support other departments within the Association to advance effective public education in New Jersey.
Public Affairs & Communications
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Janet Bamford
Chief Public Affairs Officer 609-278-5247 -
Thomas Parmalee
Manager, Communications & Publications 609-278-5251 -
Ann Marie Smith
Assistant Editor & Program Specialist 609-278-5209 -
Robin Kampf
Digital Media Producer 609-278-5273
Communications Department Ethos: The Communications Department is committed to acting with integrity, providing timely, accurate and comprehensive information to help NJSBA staff, Board members, administrators, the public, media and education stakeholders advance the achievement of all students.
Advocacy
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Jonathan Pushman
Senior Director of Advocacy 609-278-5248 -
John Burns, Esq.
Senior Legislative Counsel 609-278-5275 -
Anette Airey
Administrative Assistant, Governmental Relations 609-278-5213 -
Harrison Silver
Legislative Advocate 609-278-5285 -
Charles Muller
Business Administrator in Residence 609-278-5237 -
Ray Pinney
Chief Membership Engagement Officer 609-278-5244 -
Robert Acerra
County Activities Coordinator (Northern Counties) 609-255-9367 -
Karen Callahan
County Activities Coordinator (Central Counties) 609-278-5253 -
Najah Haskins
County Activities Coordinator (Southern Counties) 609-278-5249
Advocacy Department Ethos: Advance the mission of the NJSBA through state and federal advocacy and relationship building.
Content
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Gwen Thornton
Senior Director of Content 609-218-2190 -
Vincent DeLucia
Director of Special Projects 609-278-5236 -
Mary Ann Friedman
Senior Field Service Representative 609-273-3637 -
Theresa Lewis
Senior Field Service Representative 609-462-3253 -
Charlene Peterson
Senior Field Service Representative 609-218-2186 -
Dr. Laurie Bandlow
Field Service Representative 609-278-5225 -
Jeanne Cleary
Field Service Representative 609-278-5269 -
Michelle Kennedy
Field Service Representative 609-690-1457 -
Matt Lee
Field Service Representative 609-498-5122 -
Kelly Mitchell
Field Service Representative 609-278-5267 -
Patricia Rees
Field Service Representative 609-278-5297 -
Dr. Timothy Teehan
Field Service Representative 609-278-5239 -
Marie Marcantonio
Coordinator, Field Services 609-278-5210 -
Jennifer Siehl
Senior Manager, STEAM Tank 609-278-5232 -
Lucia Gershman
Senior Coordinator, Professional Learning 609-278-5217 -
Amy Burke
Event Planning Coordinator 609-278-5223
Content Department Ethos: We serve to inspire, empower and provide our members and partners with education, engagement and exceptional support.
Connection
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Lauren Cuervo
Senior Director of Connection 609-278-5242 -
Samantha Matias
Special Projects Assistant 609-278-5264 -
Joseph Hsieh
Associate Director, Information and Technology 609-278-5220 -
Chengping Chang
Business Systems Analyst 609-278-5228 -
Brian Green
Network Administrator 609-278-5207 -
Stacy Moorhead
Associate Director, Graphics and Web Development 609-278-5246 -
Alain Anteola
Graphic Design Specialist 609-278-5243 -
Michael Kvidahl
Associate Director, Marketing 609-278-5299 -
Deryn Younger
Marketing Specialist 609-278-5288 -
Lou Schimenti
Associate Director, Exhibitions and Cooperatives 609-278-5271 -
Kristen Krulikowski
Manager, Exhibits 609-278-5218 -
Taylor Salton
Member Service and Technical Data Coordinator 609-278-5296 -
Lon Freeman
Member Support Coordinator 609-278-5283
Connection Department Ethos: The Connection Department aligns partnerships, technology, culture, and emerging trends to meet the growing needs of NJSBA’s membership and mission.