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HEALTHCARE HIGHER EDUCATION
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Deborah Visconi , President and CEO
Since taking the reins in 2017 , Deborah Visconi prioritized community needs and outreach and transformed a struggling community safety-net hospital into a medical center committed to equitable access to healthcare for all . Under her direction , Bergen New Bridge led the way in New Jersey during the pandemic for testing and vaccinations , including launching a mobile testing and vaccination program that reached thousands of community residents — including the Ramapough Lenape Nation . Under her leadership , Bergen New Bridge became a Veterans Community Care Provider . It also opened the first LGBTQ Wellness Center in Northern New Jersey ; was the first hospital in the state to connect to the New Jersey Health Information Network and partnered with Rutgers Medical School to bring providers to BNBMC in various specialties .
New Jersey City University Dr . Sue Henderson , President
In March , Sue Henderson was awarded the International Woman of the Year by West New York , an honor presented by that town ’ s mayor , an alum who graduated seven years before Henderson became NJCU ’ s 12th president . That honor from Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez is a demonstration of how Henderson ’ s impact is appreciated by the NJCU community , past and present . A past vice-chair of the NCAA Board of Governors , Henderson has delivered an influential vision right here in North Jersey . She established the NJCU School of Business and relocated it to a state-of-the-art facility in Jersey City ' s financial district along the Hudson Waterfront . In June , Henderson / NJCU signed a MOU with the NJEDA that will help advance New Jersey ’ s leadership in the online wagering technology , and financial technology ( fintech ) sectors .
Fairleigh Dickinson University Dr . Vicki Cohen , Director , Peter Sammartino School of Education
Dr . Vicki Cohen , along with colleagues , launched FDU ’ s online Ed . D in Higher Education in the Fall of 2020 . The program ’ s enrollment has exceeded enrollment goals and is still growing . Dr . Cohen has a long illustrious history with FDU and has served in several key administrative capacities , including Interim Dean of University College . There is so much more to her story and passion for education , as she has dedicated her career to the training and development of teachers — many of whom are teaching from pre-school and beyond .
HIGHER EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES
INFRASTRUCTURE
Eastwick College Bhavna Tailor , VP of Operations
Bhavna Tailor is a national board member of Career Education Colleges and Universities , New Jersey Sharing Network and the Essex County Workforce Investment Board . She has 25 years of education management experience , assists with many legislative committees and has been recognized with past community awards .
Kaufman , Semeraro & Liebman Deena Rosendahl , Partner
Deena Rosendahl was nominated by a client who has relied on her legal advice for more than 15 years . She practices Employment and Labor Law with Kaufman , Semeraro & Liebman , in Fort Lee . The nominator said she well deserved being promoted to partner at the firm . Deena was described as responsive , personable and impeccably trustworthy . She has the ability to anticipate situations — not just react to them . The nominator wrote : “ Finally , she always goes out of her way to educate us as clients , helping us to see the larger picture and thus avoid future problems . I have referred several colleagues to Deena over the years , and all would echo my sentiments .”
Ridgewood Moving Services Cindy Myer , President
When Cindy Myer ’ s children were young , she lost her husband unexpectedly and had to take over his moving company . Not knowing anything about the moving industry , Cindy went in blind and built a very successful residential and commercial relocation business . There were many hurdles for Cindy to climb but she was resourceful and became one of the most influential women in a male- dominated industry . Cindy was also the first female president of the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association . She is also very generous and active within her community .
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