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Continued From Page 19 she prioritizes and is highly involved in internal mentorship . Diaz earned both her master ’ s degree in health care management and bachelor ’ s degree in economics from Rutgers University . She has been recognized as a 20 Under 40 recipient from South Jersey Biz and a Forty Under 40 recipient from NJBiz .
Delta Dental of New Jersey Carin Hep Small Group and Individual Programs Sales Director
Carin Hep is dedicated to helping countless small businesses navigate Delta Dental of New Jersey ’ s 2-99 plan offerings and select the dental benefits package that uniquely fits their needs . Since joining DDNJ five years ago , Hep has been a major contributor to the success of DDNJ ’ s small business program , including developing and cultivating relationships with brokers , consultants and general agents and arming DDNJ ’ s sales teams with the resources to reach target geographic markets in both states . Carin has spoken with NJBIZ and renowned Emmy award-winning broadcaster Steve Adubato on how COVID-19 has impacted small businesses and the most significant challenges small businesses are facing today , including the importance of financial support from the state and federal governments and the need to attract new employees to businesses .
HIGHER EDUCATION
New Jersey City University Jodi Bailey , Ph . D . Vice President for Student Affairs
Jodi Bailey , the Vice President for Student Affairs at NJCU , is a rising star in higher education . This winter , she led an NJCU division which was recognized with CIANJ ’ s Companies that Care Awards . Her leadership was critical to the response to the pandemic on campus . She helped orchestrate vaccinations on campus . As NJCU returned to in-person instruction during the Fall 2021 semester , an emphasis on student welfare put a spotlight on the efforts of the Division of Student Affairs , led by The Center for Community Engagement ( CCE ) and the NJCU Community Center . Meanwhile , she worked closely with the athletics department in Spring 2021 to allow the Gothic Knights to safely compete when other intercollegiate athletic departments were shuttered – resulting in NJCU winning five conference championships . Additionally , after the 2020 commencement was cancelled due to the pandemic , she spearheaded a double graduation ceremony for the NJCU Classes of 2020 and 2021 in June 2021 .
HUMAN RESOURCES
Bergen Community College Meredith Gatzke Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development
Meredith joined Bergen Community College after working for several years in the K-12 education sector . Within a brief period of time , she has established herself as a future-planner , an organizer , a supporter , and a strategic thinker . She has already begun to revolutionize the technology the college uses for human resources and is working with division heads to re-imagine their organizational chart structures . She inspires her team , takes on thorny challenges with aplomb , and collaborates wonderfully with the larger leadership team at the college .
Crothers Consulting Laura Crothers Osborn CEO and Founder
Laura Crothers Osborn exhibits an exceptional combination of technical and soft skills , including those essential for her roles as a business leader , mentor / coach , human resource expert , and good person . As a human resources consultant , Osborn works with corporate businesses and nonprofits to help them leverage their people most effectively while intentionally creating a nurturing and diverse culture . As a coach , she is the chair of two chapters of the New Jersey Women President ’ s Organization ( WPO ), guiding high performing women to be their best while connecting them to each other . As a businesswoman , she has developed a collaborative approach , adding to her team many other women to broaden her core capabilities and add value for her clients . As such , she is frequently recognized for her positive impact . Best of all , Osborn is a truly good person . Whether caring for elderly family members or helping friends , and colleagues , she is always supportive , providing meaningful advice and thoughtful solutions .
Earle Companies Corinne Collina Human Resources Manager
Corinne Collina has over 20 years of experience as a dedicated professional in human resources . She is an integral part of operations as the Human Resource Manager of Earle ,
a premiere N . J . construction company with over 400 employees . Collina oversees all employee needs as it pertains to healthcare benefits management , operations and health insurances . She exceeds the firms ’ expectations for hard work , dedication , innovation , and efficiency . During Covid-19 health crisis , Collina worked around the clock to ensure corporate operations remained functioning with employee health and safety at the forefront . She improved efficiency by implementing a corporate employee portal to provide 24 / 7 access . Collina is a true leader , taking on additional roles outside of her core responsibilities , such as activities with the firm ’ s Veteran and Second Chance hiring programs , and duties pertaining to the philanthropic arm of the Earle Companies . Earle is proud to have Collina part of its senior management .
INFRASTRUCTURE
Main Street Movers Karen Mantzouranis President
Karen Mantzouranis spent 30 years in diverse management roles in prominent New York City advertising agencies . After that , she started working for her husband Tom at Main Street Movers in account management , client relations , strategic planning , and staff supervision . In 2015 Mantzouranis was awarded the National Association of Professional Women of the Year Award , recognizing her outstanding dedication to her profession . She also won the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association Board Member of the Year Award in 2017 and the Mover of the Year in 2019 . What stands out most about Mantzouranis is her heart ; she commits so much time to her community by donating to local schools , and she also continuously supports many charities , including Kidney Cancer , Research Alliance , Wreaths Across America , Move for Hunger , Closing for a Cause , Girls on the Run and Associated Human Societies .
Atlantic InfraRed , Inc . Marilyn Grabowski President
As the founder of four vastly successful companies over the past 20 years , Grabowski has made great strides to improve New Jersey ’ s infrastructure , displaying unparalleled perseverance and determination . Grabowski is consistently the only woman in the room , often having to work harder than her male peers to not only be heard , but respected . Grabowski has been so impactful that she has been able to secure
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