■ Enterprising Women
■ Enterprising Women
New Jersey Economic Development Authority ( NJEDA ) Elizabeth Limbrick Director of Brownfields and Sustainable Systems
“ Helpful , encouraging , supportive ” and “ passionate public servant who is always bringing people together ” are just a few words that describe Elizabeth , a recognized leader in brownfields redevelopment in NJ . She is responsible for numerous programs and projects at EDA that foster thriving and inclusive urban centers through economic development . Her background includes posts at NJDEP and NJSDA , as well as a private sector environmental consultant . She has conducted brownfield research at NJIT and managed numerous high profile brownfield projects . Elizabeth is a Caren S . Franzini Fellow , a Licensed Site Remediation Professional ( LSRP ) and a Licensed Professional Geologist ( PG ) in the state of NY . She currently serves on Urban Land Institute ’ s Northern New Jersey ( NNJ ) Chapter ’ s Women Leadership Committee . Elizabeth is also a past Co-Chair for the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals . Nominated by Tracy Straka of Creamer Environmental Inc .
FINANCIAL SERVICES
USI Insurance Services Robin G . Kelliher Counsel to Environmental Solutions Group
Robin ’ s professional journey is truly inspiring . After college , Robin embarked on a successful career in insurance , but her dream always was to become an attorney . Midway through her career
she took the plunge and applied to law school . She was accepted and earned her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law while working a demanding full time job and raising her family .
Robin began her insurance career at Willis , a large regional brokerage . After several years in client management , Robin was promoted to producer and worked her way up the ladder to become a Senior Vice President and National Environmental Claims Director . After 25 years at Willis , Robin was recruited by USI , one of the largest insurance firms in the world , for the prestigious role of counsel for their environmental solutions group . As a nationally recognized expert in environmental insurance and a practicing attorney , Robin ’ s achievements stand as a testament to the power of hard work and determination .
HEALTHCARE
New Jersey Innovation Institute Jennifer D ’ Angelo Chief Operating Officer
For the last 4 years , Jennifer has been leading the Healthcare division at NJII as the Senior Vice President and General Manager . Recently , Jennifer was promoted to Chief Operating Officer , and Executive Vice President , Healthcare Division . This expansion of her scope in key leadership will play an important role in shaping the organization and leading strategic growth initiatives . Jennifer ’ s leadership and expertise will continue to direct the Healthcare division on its growth trajectory , and now she will have the opportunity to impact operational alignment across NJII . Under her leadership , the Healthcare division focuses on revolutionizing healthcare through digital transformation and managing the NJ Health Information Network
Paige Dworak of CareWell Health Medical Center has dedicated her career to ensuring that underserved communities have access to quality healthcare .
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( NJHIN ) – the only network built specifically to facilitate the exchange of patient data – on behalf of the NJ Department of Health ( NJDOH ). With Jennifer at the helm , the division has most recently achieved Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and HITRUST Risk-based 2-year certification . Nominated by Victoria McMullen of NJII
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Dr . Karine Airapetian Chair of Psychiatry
Dr . Karine Airapetian has spent her career dedicated to improving behavioral health services in New Jersey . She is the Chair of Psychiatry at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology . She also earned her PhD in neurophysiology with a specific interest in transcranial magnetic stimulation ( TMS ). In her more than two decades in the field , she has been a leader and an innovator in behavioral health . She has been the leading force behind its establishment of a new depression treatment center which will offer TMS , a lifesaving treatment option for those whose depression has not been managed by medications and other interventions . She helped establish an ambulatory electroconvulsive therapy program at the Medical Center . Additionally , she is overseeing the expansion of the Emergency Department ’ s behavioral health area which will be much more welcoming and supportive for those experiencing a mental health crisis . Nominated by Tracy Schoenberg of Bergen New Bridge
CareWell Health Medical Center Paige Dworak , FACHE Owner , President and CEO
Ms . Dworak has dedicated her 20-plus career to ensuring that underserved communities have access to quality healthcare . Despite the trials and tribulations of running a hospital that loses money on 94 % of its business base , she has found creative ways to keep the hospital in existence over the seven years she has been there . Her pride and determination to ensure the communities she serves receive the highest quality care and experience is unmatched . Further , she believes so strongly in defying healthcare disparities , that she has dedicated $ 5M to a renovation that will transform the hospital ’ s inpatient care areas to mimic that of a high-end hotel . Ms . Dworak believes that the population she serves deserves nothing less than the wealthy communities ’ other hospitals reside in . Ms . Dworak sits on numerous boards where she is able to further advance her passion for healthcare by helping fundraise for life saving technology advancements .
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