John Hinds: 20+ year nonprofit leader who most recently retired from the board of Crossroads Theatre Company after helping the organization retire a $2,000,000 debt. In recognition of his service, he was designated Trustee Emeritus and life-time board member. John also served on the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center Board at the Cancer Institute of NJ for 4 years.
Kevin Silvestrini- Cordero serves on the Newark Workforce Development Board, The Institute for Health and the Social Equity, and Greater Newark Holiday Fund Board.
Robin Dougherty is a 30-year nonprofit leader who was formerly the Executive Director for Greater Newark Conservancy for 22 years.
Robin oversaw a staff of 20+ full-time and 30+ part-time employees, college and high school interns, along with fundraising and financial management for a $2 million annual budget. She was responsible for Capital Campaign fundraising efforts and construction and design oversight for $15 million Urban Environmental and Ecological Center.
Libby Bajgerova is a 20 veteran in the banking industry. Libby currently serves as a Vice President - Market Manager at Columbia Bank
Her areas of expertise include: business development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, program management, and strategic operations.
Margaret Woods is nonprofit leader who recently retired as the President & CEO of Independence: A Family of Services Inc. after 34 years of service. Margaret collaborated with board members to execute programs with fiscal integrity and adhere to grant reporting requirements from funders. Margaret also provided direction and leadership for the IFS mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Luz Ramirez is a 10- year veteran in the healthcare industry who currently works at WellCare with expertise in marketing, community outreach and education to senior populations.
Dr. Monique S. Griffith is a licensed psychologist in private practice and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University. She has over 15 years of experience providing specialized services to individuals, families and communities. She is the former Director of Health and Human Services for the Township of Irvington and the City of East Orange where she increased access to health-related services, and more recently spearheaded COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in collaboration with local, state and federal partners. Dr. Griffith is an advocate for health equity, and social and environmental justice, and works with multidisciplinary teams to drive change.