New Jersey City University Interim President Andres Acebo unveiled his first community advisory council consisting of 20 members from the education, business, and political sectors.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“We will continue to tether together the university and the local community by fostering collaboration and shared responsibility to build out the reach of our revitalized mission into its second century with meaningful and deliberate engagement,” Acebo said in a statement.
“Through this initiative, NJCU is committed to working closely with community members to contribute to the growth and well-being of both the university mission and the region it serves with values-centered pillars worthy of the remarkable individuals our work touches and is privileged to serve.”
The NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council is committed to enhancing the university’s engagement with the local community through various collaborative initiatives.
By prioritizing transparent communication and shared responsibility, the council will work to build a more connected and supportive community that promotes educational excellence, economic development, and social well-being.
The members are as follows:
• Union City Superintendent of Schools Sylvia Abbato
• Jersey City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norma Fernandez
• Hudson County Schools of Technology Superintendent Amy Lin-Rodriguez
• Bayonne Superintendent of Schools John Niesz
• Hudson County Community College President Dr. Christopher Reber
• Hudson County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Emory Edwards
• Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County CEO Gary Greenberg
• Hudson County Building and Construction Trades Council President Pat Kelleher
• New Jersey Children’s Foundation Executive Director Barbara Martinez
• Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlos Medina
• Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Chairman Luis de la Hoz
• Sneaker Room Jersey City Founder and CEO Suraj Kaufman
• Jersey City Director of City Planning Tanya Marione
• Jersey City Free Public Library Development Officer Tiffany McQueary
• Jersey City Medical Center President and CEO Michael Prilustsky
• Jersey City Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey
• Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association (POBA_
• Assemblyman Gabriel Rodriguez (D-33)
• Former Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro
• Assemblyman John Allen’s Chief of Staff Christine Stoll
