Mishael Azam
VP, External Affairs
UnitedHealth Group
She coordinates public policy and political engagement for UnitedHealth Group across New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island, a role that draws on her strong legal and policy background but is led by her passion. Azam is respected for her deep knowledge of how the complex health system functions, drawing on her experience as chair of the New Jersey Association of Health Plans, and her previous stop at the Medical Society of N.J.
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Caryn Barnes
Senior Principal / Vice President
Langan
Her deep knowledge of regulations and strong technical skills make her the ideal client representative in all aspects of environmental investigations, feasibility testing, NAPL, soil and groundwater remediation, soil vapor investigations and site closure. Barnes serves as president emeritus of the Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association, where she currently chairs the LSRPA’s PFAS stakeholder group and ecological workgroup with the NJDEP.
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Melissa Barron
Director
LeFrak
She oversees construction, procurement and development operations for one of Jersey City’s leading multifamily housing developers. With a career built entirely in construction management, Barron brings deep expertise in delivering complex residential projects from predevelopment through completion. She is known for her ability to align design goals, budget concerns and field execution to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and at scale.
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Kerri Berson Levine
Principal
The Fidelco Group
She leverages her deep ties in corporate, philanthropic and community circles in both commercial and charitable endeavors. Berson Levine spearheaded the revitalization and repositioning of the historic Fidelco-owned 550 Broad Street building in downtown Newark. She serves on the board of the N.J. Performing Arts Center and is the board chair of Opportunity Project, a nonprofit that aids those with brain injuries.
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Jennifer Borek
Managing Partner
Genova Burns
She recently became the first woman to hold the firm’s top leadership position in its 35-year history for a multitude of reasons. In addition to being a highly accomplished attorney (complex litigation, government contracts, procurement law), she has played key roles in firm leadership, mentoring attorneys, fostering collaboration across practice groups, and contributing to Genova Burns’ long-term strategic initiatives.
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Kelly Brozyna
CEO
NJ Small Business Development Centers
She is a dynamic leader with a proven record of developing and realizing economic development gains, but few release the full extent of the impact Brozyna and the NJSBDC have on the state. Last year, she facilitated more than 350 business starts while assisting in the retention/creation of 6,000 small business jobs – and does so with a special interest in helping veterans.
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Merissa Buczny
Vice President
DEVCO
She has managed numerous innovative redevelopment projects during her three decades with DEVCO, including but far from limited to the coordination of a comprehensive downtown development program for the city’s main commercial corridor, the Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, The Yard on College Avenue, the Gateway Transit Village project and the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (where she serves as executive director).
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Monica Casiello
Vice President
U.S. Title Solutions
She is a seasoned title insurance executive who oversees complex commercial, institutional and industrial real estate transactions nationwide. Let’s take it a step further: By being everywhere and knowing everyone, Casiello drives major closings and business development efforts up and down the state. She gives back too, serving on numerous boards, including ACDevco, the State Chamber, NAIOP NJ and the AC Arts Foundation.
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Ivy Charmatz
SVP, Communications and Content Strategy
Count Basie Center for the Arts
She is an Emmy Award–winning storyteller who uses her decades of journalism and public affairs experience to shape the Basie Center’s institutional messaging and content strategy during its centennial era. Seemingly known by every top executive and nonprofit leader in the state, Charmatz is respected not only for her ability to craft stories but for ensuring the right stories are told the right way.
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Elisa Charters
Advocate, Tech founder
Numerous entities
She is a veteran entrepreneur, innovator and advocate whose depth of work almost is too extensive to describe. Charters leads the Juegos AI Lab and EAC Business International while championing diversity through organizations such as Latina Surge, which she co‑founded, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber. Her extensive board service — including at NJIT, NJII and multiple civic organizations — underscores Charter’s deep impact across education, technology and community advocacy.
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Sarah Clarke
Executive Vice President
DEVCO
She has been a top executive at DEVCO for nearly three decades, playing a central role in guiding major redevelopment initiatives that have real impact in the state. Two quickly come to mind: Clarke oversaw the new Rutgers Cancer Center, which already is proving to be a game-changer for so many. And she plays a big role at ACDevco, where she is helping to transform the city and the region.
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Danielle Corcione
Member, executive committee
CSG Law
She is a seasoned litigator and former federal prosecutor whose work touches on high‑stakes investigations, ESG strategy and complex regulatory matters. Corcione, a member of the firm’s executive committee, also chairs CSG’s Litigation and ESG & Sustainability groups. Her background as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and in‑house counsel makes her a trusted adviser to clients and an active supporter of women‑focused and mission‑driven initiatives.
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Donnalee Corrieri
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
She brings more than two decades of public relations and crisis communications experience to one of the most dynamic health care organizations in the state. Corrieri serves as chief spokesperson while also overseeing the marketing, employee communications and DEI initiatives at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Her community engagement includes board roles with New Jersey Friendship House and YWCA Northern New Jersey.
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Kathleen Coviello
Chief Economic Transformation Officer
NJEDA
She is the ultimate connector of business, investors and government, overseeing statewide efforts to drive long‑term economic competitiveness, helping position New Jersey as an innovation leader. Coviello directs major sector‑focused initiatives — from venture investment tools to clean‑energy and strategic‑innovation programs — and has helped launch cornerstone efforts such as the NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund, angel tax credits and public‑private innovation centers.
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Vivian Cox Fraser
CEO
Urban League of Essex County
She has led the Urban League of Essex County since 2004, steering its evolution from a traditional social‑services agency into a full community development corporation. Cox Fraser draws on prior corporate experience at Prudential, Credit Suisse and CIGNA to expand programs in workforce development, housing and economic empowerment. Her focus on education, equity and neighborhood revitalization has made Fraser a central civic voice in Essex County and beyond.
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Amy Cradic
Senior Vice President
New Jersey Resources
She oversees NJR’s non‑utility businesses, strategy and external affairs, guiding clean‑energy, storage and transportation operations alongside corporate strategy, government affairs and sustainability. Cradic previously served in senior roles in the New Jersey Governor’s Office and the DEP, bringing deep policy and regulatory experience to her work. She also serves on boards including Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Drumthwacket Foundation and Executive Women of New Jersey.
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Sandy Crisafulli
President
Caryl Communications
She is living a dream that so many have – owning the company she spent years working for. Crisafulli became the second owner of one of the state’s longest‑established boutique PR firms in 2022, bringing decades of experience in strategic communications, media relations and storytelling – much of which was developed at the firm, where she rose from writer to chief operating officer.
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Carrie Cristello
Vice President, External Communications
RWJBarnabas Health
She brings more than three decades of health care communications experience to her role shaping RWJBarnabas Health’s media strategy, crisis response and reputational messaging. Cristello, who has risen through the ranks from public relations roles at Barnabas Health to senior leadership at the statewide system, is known for developing tailored communications approaches that support organizational goals and strengthen brand perception.
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Megan Cryan Bell
N.J. State President and EVP of Public Affairs
Moxie Strategies
A seasoned strategist who has worked from coast to coast, she is building a formidable New Jersey team, setting the stage for impact across various sectors, including energy, health care, infrastructure and corporate advocacy. But her role at Moxie goes beyond strategy as she is using her roots in public service and advocacy to actively expand the firm’s fast-growing business.
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Emily D’Alberto
Partner
MAD Global Strategy
She brings more than 25 years of experience in media, politics and public relations to her role – and that includes more than a decade serving as a producer at CNN. D’Alberto is using this combination of storytelling and media smarts to help build MAD Global Strategy’s rapidly growing public affairs practice while leading the firm’s PR operations, advising clients on crisis communications, media relations and thought‑leadership.
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Jennifer D’Angelo
SVP and General Manager
New Jersey Innovation Institute
She oversees NJII’s health care division, leading major statewide technology and interoperability initiatives that support providers, federal and state grant programs and the N.J. Health Information Network. D’Angelo brings more than two decades of health care IT and leadership experience, including CIO roles at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Christian Health. Her portfolio spans cybersecurity, digital transformation and nationwide physician support programs.
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Beth Dohm
Executive Vice President
The Zita Group
She is a veteran lobbyist and public affairs strategist who advises Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and trade associations on health care, telecommunications and corporate policy. It’s in her DNA. Her path to lobbying began in Bergen County, where she grew up in a civically engaged household that valued public service and participation. Early internships and mentorship from influential women in New Jersey politics reinforced the belief that government can be a force for good.
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Tara Dowdell
President
Tara Dowdell Group
She is a nationally respected communications strategist and entrepreneur who leads a values‑driven public relations and marketing agency focused on social‑impact organizations. Dowdell also founded TDG Speakers and appears regularly as a political and business commentator. Her earlier public‑sector career included serving as the youngest Director of Appointments in the governor’s office (McGreevey). Dowdell also serves on boards including WBGO and New Jersey Policy Perspective.
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Susan Dromsky-Reed
Member; President
Brach Eichler; Executive Women of New Jersey
She is a veteran trusts‑and‑estates attorney at Brach Eichler, where she advises families, business owners and nonprofit entities on complex planning, tax and succession matters. Dromsky‑Reed also serves as president of Executive Women of New Jersey, leading the state’s premier organization dedicated to advancing women. Her dual roles reflect both technical expertise and a sustained commitment to elevating women’s representation statewide.
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Janellen Duffy
Executive Vice President
River Crossing Strategy Group
She has worked for more than two decades in policy and politics in senior roles in D.C. and Trenton. Her career is best described as a strategic thinker with a commitment to improving the well-being of children and families. Duffy, who heads the firm’s large education practice was recently promoted to Executive Vice President, a new leadership position created to take advantage of her broad skill set.
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Tammy Eyerman Orlando
Marketing Director
Genova Burns
She leads marketing for Genova Burns with a unique combination of energy and intensity, bringing more than two decades of experience in legal‑industry business development and professional‑services marketing. Known for her ability to partner closely with attorneys, she elevates the firm’s visibility in competitive practice areas with lively pitches and purpose-driven initiatives.
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Christina Farrell
Vice President
New Jersey Utilities Association
She is a seasoned government affairs professional who oversees policy and regulatory strategy for the state’s investor‑owned utilities. Farrell’s role has never been more important as strategizing success in the sector has become a major initiative for elected officials and stakeholders. But it’s not all she does. Farrell also serves on the board of CASA NJ and is active in the Women’s Political Caucus of NJ, underscoring her broader commitment to society.
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Mimi Feliciano
Founder, CEO
FEM Real Estate
She is best known today as a longtime real estate entrepreneur, overseeing projects from award‑winning oceanfront condominiums in Long Branch to commercial holdings nationwide, and for the business school at Montclair State that bears her family name. Feliciano, however, is equally defined by her philanthropic work, particularly her leadership in anti–human trafficking (a true passion of hers) and other community‑focused initiatives.
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Regina Foley
President, Specialty Hospitals and Clinical Services
Hackensack Meridian Health
She recently was elevated to a newly created top leadership position: President of specialty hospitals and clinical services, where she directs strategic performance and clinical quality across HMH’s behavioral health, rehabilitation, long‑term acute care and specialty service lines. It’s the latest of many key leadership roles she has held. A former chief nurse executive, Foley is recognized for strengthening workforce development and advancing high‑standard, patient‑centered care.
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Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich
Co-founder & CEO
ZAGO Manufacturing
She is a standout leader whose impact spans manufacturing and municipal government. As co‑founder and CEO of ZAGO Manufacturing, Rottenstrich has spent more than three decades building a globally respected producer of high‑performance sealing fasteners serving aerospace, EV, medical and defense sectors. Simultaneously, she has shaped Fair Lawn’s future as mayor and councilmember, spearheading business‑district revitalization.
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