勛圖窪蹋 Establishes Community Advisory Board
Atlantic City, N.J. 勛圖窪蹋 has assembled community stakeholders for a new initiative emphasizing the universitys role as a regional Anchor Institution. The formation of a Community Advisory Board will create stronger partnerships with leaders who can provide strategic input into advancing 勛圖窪蹋s mission and help 勛圖窪蹋 to better engage and serve the community, according to 勛圖窪蹋 President Joe Bertolino.
This diverse group of leaders will serve as a bridge between the university and the region, offering insight and guidance to advance shared goals and keep our finger on the pulse of community needs, Bertolino said.
The board will focus on five primary goals, including:
Establishing this community-based advisory board is one way 勛圖窪蹋 is recommitting to its role as an Anchor Institution.President Joe Bertolino
- Engaging with community stakeholders to help ensure university priorities contribute to the well-being of the community;
- Sharing information to provide an understanding of local issues and opportunities;
- Providing advice and recommendations to the university to support informed decision-making that positively impacts both the university and the region;
- Creating relationships that enhance the educational experience, contribute to the vitality of the community, and support for the local workforce, and;
- Empowering community members through educational opportunities, events and initiatives.
Establishing this community-based advisory board is one way 勛圖窪蹋 is recommitting to its role as an Anchor Institution, Bertolino said.
In April 2016, the State of New Jersey designated 勛圖窪蹋 as an Anchor Institution. The decision recognizes 勛圖窪蹋s impact on Atlantic City and the surrounding region, as well as its potential to contribute to and help stabilize the local economy.
The Presidents Community Advisory Board held its first meeting on Jan. 21 at 勛圖窪蹋 and will meet once a semester.
Members of the Community Advisory Board include:
- Ann Arena, Divisional Vice President, Spencers & Spirit
- Christina Fuentes, Vice President of Community and Business Development, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- Cindy Herdman Ivans, Chief Administration Officer, Center for Family Services
- Brian K. Jackson, Vice President for Community Engagement, 勛圖窪蹋
- Samantha Kiley, Vice President for Community Health and Social Impact, AtlantiCare Health System, and President, Midtown Community Development Corporation
- Bert Lopez, Manager of Public Affairs, Atlantic City Electric, and President, Hispanic Association of Atlantic County
- Perry Mays, Chairperson, Coalition for a Safe Community in Atlantic County
- Lauren H. Moore, President, Atlantic County Economic Alliance
- Dorrie Papademetriou, Founder, MudGirls Studios
- Christian Ragland, Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, AtlantiCare Health System
- Christina Renna, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Southern NJ
- Elizabeth C. Terenik, President, Chelsea Economic Development Corporation
- Mohammed Zahirul Islam, President, Bangladesh Association of South Jersey
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