Our board of trustees provides strategic guidance and oversight for the development of New Jersey’s first public health institute.
It’s made up of a dynamic group of individuals from various backgrounds, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to our organization. We believe that a diverse board is more effective in making strategic decisions that benefit all communities. Their collective wisdom and expertise will guide our strategic direction and ensure we remain focused on our mission.
Melissa Fox, MHA, FACMPE, FACHE
Acenda, Inc
Maisha Simmons
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Nicole A. Vaughn, PhD
Rowan University
Victor Murray
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
Cecile Edwards, M.Ed.
NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance
Kifle Mihrete, PhD, MPH
Atlantic City Health Department
Sreelekha Prakash, MD, MPH
Stockton University
Paul Roman NJLBHA
NJ Public Health Council
Lee G. Ruszczyk, LCSW, ACS
Henry J. Austin Health Center
Joel Cantor, ScD
Rutgers Center for State Health Policy
Crystal D. Charley, MBA, CD
Melanin and Maternal Wellness
Jeremy Wampler, CPA
Acenda, Inc.
Raquel Mazon-Jeffers
Community Health Acceleration Partnership
Betsy B. Erbaugh, PhD
Stockton University
Linda Schwimmer, JD
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
Timothy Castano
Community Health Acceleration Partnership
Chris Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM
The Esther Group
Kevin Sumner, MPH
NJ Assoc. of County and City Health Officials
Laura Mickley
Norwescap
Nancy Gerrity, MSN, RN, HO
Public Health Nurse Consultant
Lisa Wolff, ScD
Health Resources in Action