{"id":5160,"date":"2025-08-28T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/?page_id=5160"},"modified":"2026-01-30T23:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:03:39","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/about\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bg-brand-jersey-blue text-white relative mb-10 overflow-hidden\">\n  <div class=\"container py-10 md:py-36 relative\">\n        <div\n      class=\"uppercase w-full md:w-[42%] font-gotham\">\n              <h2 class=\"text-3xl text-brand-grey\">Our Team<\/h2>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h2 md:text-h1 font-bold mt-6\">\n          Meet the Team        <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"max-md:hidden absolute top-0 h-full w-[50%] right-0\"\n      style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54596824465_f9187e54de_c.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-position: top; background-repeat: no-repeat;\">\n      <!-- w-[26.875rem] -->\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-1261152805.svg\" alt=\"hero-banner-vector\"\n        class=\"object-cover object-left absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full lg:h-full lg:w-auto   without-contrast-wave-image block\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-1261152805-1.svg\" alt=\"hero-banner-vector\"\n        class=\"object-cover object-left absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full lg:h-full lg:w-auto contrast-wave-image hidden\">\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54596824465_f9187e54de_c.jpg\" alt=\"hero-banner-image\"\n      class=\"md:hidden w-full object-contain object-center h-[22rem]\">\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"team-section\">\n  <div class=\"container pb-10\">\n    <div class=\"text-3xl text-brand-black htmlBlock text-center\">\n      United by a shared vision of a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient New Jersey, we strive to create vibrant, sustainable communities for generations to come.    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bg-brand-light-green py-10 mb-10\" id=\"team-search-section\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"w-full flex justify-center items-center flex-col sm:flex-row gap-7 sm:gap-8\">\n        <!-- Search form with clear button and search icon -->\n        <div class=\"bg-white flex w-full max-w-full sm:max-w-[30rem] h-[4.85rem] overflow-hidden rounded relative\">\n          <input type=\"text\" id=\"search-input\"\n            class=\"w-full pl-6 pr-14 py-6 ring-0 outline-0 placeholder:text-brand-slate-grey text-xl\"\n            placeholder=\"Search By Keyword\" \/>\n\n          <button class=\"w-auto h-full absolute right-4 top-1\/2 transform -translate-y-1\/2\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Search.svg\"\n              class=\"w-9 h-9 shrink-0\" alt=\"search-icon\" id=\"search-icon\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Button_-Close.svg\"\n              class=\"w-8 h-8 shrink-0 hidden cursor-pointer\" alt=\"search-icon\" id=\"search-cross-icon\">\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Department filter -->\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-5 justify-center mb-20\">\n              <!-- Default view (no search query and all departments) -->\n        <div id=\"team-members-grid\" class=\"w-full four-grid gap-5 \">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/sara-barreiros\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Sara Barreiros\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Development and Administrative Manager\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Sara works collaboratively with the team to provide &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt; with support for a variety of tasks relating to development, events, and administration. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, she worked for five years as an administrative assistant for a waste management and environmental services company that specializes in wastewater treatment and disposal.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Sara holds a &lt;strong&gt;Bachelor\u2019s degree in International Studies&lt;\/strong&gt; with a concentration on Diplomacy and minor in Spanish from The College of New Jersey, as well as an &lt;strong&gt;M.S. in Global Affairs&lt;\/strong&gt; from Rutgers University-Newark.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"sbarreiros@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Barreiros-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Sara Barreiros\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Sara Barreiros<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Development and Administrative Manager<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/cassie-bolinger\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Cassie Bolinger\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program and Capacity Building Coordinator, Lead-Free NJ\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Cassie provides administrative, operations, and communications support to the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.leadfreenj.org\/&quot;&gt;Lead-Free NJ (LFNJ)&lt;\/a&gt; collaborative. She assists with digital and print materials for program-specific events, campaigns, social media, and websites. Cassie\u2019s work also includes coordinating meetings and events and providing on-site support for LFNJ events. She has prior work experience supporting the public sector through the federal government and a consulting firm. Cassie holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in Planning and Public Policy&lt;\/strong&gt; from Rutgers University.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"cbolinger@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cassie-Headshot-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Cassie Bolinger\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Cassie Bolinger<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program and Capacity Building Coordinator, Lead-Free NJ<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/deandrah-cameron\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Deandrah Cameron\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Policy Manager\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Deandrah develops and advances state policies that affect health, water infrastructure, and redevelopment, with a primary focus on lead in drinking water. Prior to joining &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, Deandrah worked as a&lt;strong&gt; case investigator&lt;\/strong&gt; at the Monmouth County Health Department to prevent the spread of COVID-19.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Deandrah holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in Public Health&lt;\/strong&gt; from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, as well as a &lt;strong&gt;Master of Public Health&lt;\/strong&gt; focused on &lt;strong&gt;Health Systems and Policy&lt;\/strong&gt; with a&lt;strong&gt; Graduate Certificate in Public Health Nutrition&lt;\/strong&gt; from the Rutgers School of Public Health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"dcameron@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deandrah-Cameron-2024-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Deandrah Cameron\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Deandrah Cameron<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Policy Manager<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/lee-clark\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Lee Clark\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program Manager, Funding Navigator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Lee is responsible for managing the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future Funding Navigator program&lt;\/strong&gt;, a statewide effort to help under-resourced localities access funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. His main focuses are engaging with municipal officials and stakeholders and designing solutions for water utilities serving overburdened communities. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Lee worked in the &lt;strong&gt;Green Acres program&lt;\/strong&gt; at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, handling land acquisition and project contracts on behalf of the state of New Jersey.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to entering state government, Lee worked at &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey League of Conservation Voters&lt;\/strong&gt;, managing their environmental justice policy agenda, conducting municipal outreach, and stormwater advocacy. A local elected official, Lee holds a &lt;strong&gt;Bachelor\u2019s degree in Political Science&lt;\/strong&gt;, concentrating in &lt;strong&gt;Political Communication&lt;\/strong&gt;, and a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s degree in Business Communication&lt;\/strong&gt; from Rider University. Lee also holds a &lt;strong&gt;Certificate in Board Leadership &amp; Governance&lt;\/strong&gt; through the &lt;strong&gt;DiverseForce Program&lt;\/strong&gt; from the University of Pennsylvania.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"lclark@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lee-Clark-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Lee Clark\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Lee Clark<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program Manager, Funding Navigator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/ron-dukes\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Ron Dukes\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Director of Finance and Administration\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Ron oversees and implements &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s financial and administrative operations&lt;\/strong&gt;, including accounting, human resources, risk management, information technology, and business planning. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, he worked as the &lt;strong&gt;interim Chief Financial Officer&lt;\/strong&gt; at the Trenton-based organization, Shiloh Community Development Corporation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;For a decade, Ron has worked as a &lt;strong&gt;certified public accountant (CPA)&lt;\/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;certified information systems auditor (CISA)&lt;\/strong&gt; for public accounting firms, including PwC and Verizon. Ron holds an &lt;strong&gt;M.A. in Accountancy and Professional Consultancy&lt;\/strong&gt; from Villanova University as well as a &lt;strong&gt;M.Div&lt;\/strong&gt;. and &lt;strong&gt;M.A. in Christian Education and Formation&lt;\/strong&gt; from Princeton Theological Seminary.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"rdukes@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ron-Dukes-Headshot-scaled.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Ron Dukes\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Ron Dukes<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Director of Finance and Administration<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/tim-evans\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Tim Evans\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\" Director of Research\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Tim is responsible for the original research and data analysis that support &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s policy development&lt;\/strong&gt;. He regularly documents his research results in a variety of products, including full-length research reports and the monthly email newsletter. He also ensures that all of New Jersey Future\u2019s products and media communications are quantitatively accurate and defensible.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Tim frequently provides data and advice to colleague organizations, serving as an informal research consultant to the smart growth community at large. His analysis and commentary have been featured by a wide range of state and national media outlets. Tim holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in mathematics&lt;\/strong&gt; from Ursinus College, an &lt;strong&gt;M.S. in statistics&lt;\/strong&gt; from the University of Virginia, and a &lt;strong&gt;master\u2019s in city and regional planning (M.C.R.P.)&lt;\/strong&gt; from the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Tim worked for six years as a &lt;strong&gt;mathematical statistician&lt;\/strong&gt; for the Bureau of the Census in Washington, D.C.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"timevans@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/staff_njf_tim-unedited.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Tim Evans\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Tim Evans<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\"> Director of Research<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/paula-figueroa-vega\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Paula Figueroa-Vega\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Director, Jersey Water Works Collaborative and Organizational Development\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Paula co-leads New Jersey Future\u2019s Collective Impact program areas with primary responsibility for managing the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.jerseywaterworks.org\/&quot;&gt;Jersey Water Works (JWW)&lt;\/a&gt; collaborative, including new programs and projects, while also advancing organizational development goals of NJF. Paula facilitates JWW\u2019s diverse statewide network of people who are shifting the culture and thinking around one of the state\u2019s leading policy issues: water.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Paula has directed various programs in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, and dedicated close to 10 years working on community engagement initiatives at The College of New Jersey. In 2019, Paula cofounded MAPA Collaborative, a management consulting firm. Paula received a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s Degree in Public Administration&lt;\/strong&gt; from Rutgers University.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"pfigueroa@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paula-Figueroa-Vega-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Paula Figueroa-Vega\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Paula Figueroa-Vega<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Director, Jersey Water Works Collaborative and Organizational Development<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/peter-kasabach\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Peter Kasabach\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Executive Director\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Pete is the &lt;strong&gt;executive directo&lt;\/strong&gt;r of &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, a nonprofit statewide policy and practice organization that advocates for strong, healthy, and resilient communities for everyone. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Pete served as the &lt;strong&gt;chief of policy&lt;\/strong&gt; for the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency&lt;\/strong&gt;, and prior to that led all planning and real estate programs at the Trenton-based community development organization &lt;strong&gt;Isles&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Pete lives and works in Trenton and has been actively engaged in the areas of planning, community redevelopment, finance, and housing for over 30 years. He is a &lt;strong&gt;licensed New Jersey Professional Planner&lt;\/strong&gt; and holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in economics&lt;\/strong&gt; from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"pkasabach@njfuture.org \">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Copy-of-pete-headshot-color.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Peter Kasabach\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Peter Kasabach<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Executive Director<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/helen-kioukis\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Helen Kioukis\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Policy Manager, Housing and Land Use\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Helen works to advance &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s&lt;\/strong&gt; land use and housing policy agenda, including the priorities of the &lt;a href=&quot;\/collaboratives\/great-homes-and-neighborhoods-for-all\/&quot;&gt;Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All&lt;\/a&gt; initiative, and policies that advance age-friendly communities. Helen began her advocacy career as a labor union organizer and served as lead organizer of New Jersey\u2019s redistricting reform campaign, Fair Districts NJ. Helen also worked as a Policy &amp; Planning Specialist in the Commissioner\u2019s Office at the NJ Department of Community Affairs.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Helen holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in Sociology&lt;\/strong&gt; from Boston University and a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s in Public Administration&lt;\/strong&gt; with a focus on community development from Rutgers, where she was also a &lt;strong&gt;Graduate Fellow&lt;\/strong&gt; at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"hkioukis@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kioukis_Resized_1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Helen Kioukis\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Helen Kioukis<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Policy Manager, Housing and Land Use<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/susan-oconnor\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Susan O\u2019Connor\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Director of Development\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Susan manages the team responsible for NJF\u2019s development and marketing activities and events. She manages and implements corporate sponsorship, fundraising, and relationship-building activities and works with the program teams on grant management and the communications team on related projects. Her career experience includes several years leading marketing, membership, and sponsorship activities for the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Center for Nonprofits&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;She is on the advisory board of &lt;strong&gt;Women\u2019s Enterprise Action Loan Fund (WEALF)&lt;\/strong&gt; and holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A.&lt;\/strong&gt; from Monmouth University in &lt;strong&gt;English&lt;\/strong&gt; with a concentration in &lt;strong&gt;Journalism&lt;\/strong&gt;. Susan studied international public relations and event management at New York University and is a &lt;strong&gt;Master Gardener&lt;\/strong&gt; through Rutgers University Cooperative Extension.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"609-393-0008\"\n              data-email=\"soconnor@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Susan-OConnor-headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Susan O\u2019Connor\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Susan O\u2019Connor<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Director of Development<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/sneha-patel\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Sneha Patel\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Social Media and Communications Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Sneha works to implement diverse communication strategies, support teammates in shaping their messages, and assist with project-specific needs at &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;. Before joining New Jersey Future, Sneha worked at an environmental non-profit focused on advocating for sustainability through multiple avenues of environmental policy. She has previous experience in research, writing, as well as participating in and producing academic conferences.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Sneha graduated from Rutgers University in 2023 and holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in Environmental Science&lt;\/strong&gt; with a concentration on &lt;strong&gt;Environmental Health&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"spatel@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sneha-Patel.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Sneha Patel\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Sneha Patel<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Social Media and Communications Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/molly-riley\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Molly Riley\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Project Manager, Climate Adaptation\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Molly works part-time at &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, advancing &lt;strong&gt;Climate Adaptation&lt;\/strong&gt; policy goals, and supporting the New Jersey Future M&lt;strong&gt;ainstreaming Green Infrastructure (MGI) program&lt;\/strong&gt;. Most recently, Molly worked at a nonprofit in Virginia Beach, which orchestrates mass tree plantings and installs GSI projects with the goal of improving local water quality and community resilience, while providing essential habitat.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to her position in Virginia, Molly worked for &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey LCV&lt;\/strong&gt; managing their &lt;strong&gt;Flood Defense NJ campaign&lt;\/strong&gt; and related advocacy efforts. She also spent a year interning in the New Jersey Senate Majority Office and worked on several political campaigns in the Morris County area after graduating from Roanoke College in 2016 with a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in Environmental Science and a minor in Political Science.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"mriley@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MRiley-Photo-resized.jpeg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Molly Riley\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Molly Riley<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Project Manager, Climate Adaptation<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/sabrina-rodriguez-vicenty\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Sabrina Rodriguez-Vicenty\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Sabrina coordinates and manages the organization\u2019s advocacy agenda and implements the government affairs program. She also facilitates community-oriented partnership campaigns that bridge local engagement with state policy change. Prior to joining &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, Sabrina worked as a &lt;strong&gt;legislative aide&lt;\/strong&gt; for the Puerto Rico Senate and as a &lt;strong&gt;nonprofit program manager&lt;\/strong&gt; for startup businesses.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Sabrina holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in political science&lt;\/strong&gt; from the University of Puerto Rico, as well as a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s in Public Policy&lt;\/strong&gt; focused on evidence-based policymaking from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at &lt;strong&gt;Rutgers University.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"srodriguez@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sabrina-Rodriguez-Headshot-November-2025-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Sabrina Rodriguez-Vicenty\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Sabrina Rodriguez-Vicenty<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/andrea-sapal\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Andrea Sapal\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program Manager, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Andrea manages the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.sewagefreestreets.org\/&quot;&gt;Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers campaign&lt;\/a&gt;, a coalition of community and advocacy organizations raising awareness and encouraging solutions to sewer overflows into streets, waterways, and basements. Previously, she supported the operations of the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.jerseywaterworks.org\/&quot;&gt;Jersey Water Works collaborative&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Before joining &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, Andrea served as a &lt;strong&gt;communications and development assistant&lt;\/strong&gt; for Sustainable Jersey City and as a &lt;strong&gt;research intern&lt;\/strong&gt; for The Millennium Project. Andrea is a 2024 graduate of the Environmental Leadership Program and holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in international business&lt;\/strong&gt; from LIM College New York.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"asapal@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AndreaSapal-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Andrea Sapal\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Andrea Sapal<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program Manager, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/diane-schrauth\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Diane Schrauth\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Policy Director\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Diane oversees &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s infrastructure policy&lt;\/strong&gt;. She manages program staff responsible for the &lt;strong&gt;Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure&lt;\/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Funding Navigator&lt;\/strong&gt; programs, as well as &lt;strong&gt;transportation&lt;\/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;water policy&lt;\/strong&gt; initiatives.\u00a0&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Diane has over 20 years of experience in water and sustainability issues. In addition to her work as a consultant for organizations and agencies focused on water resources and sustainable development, she also served as a &lt;strong&gt;program officer&lt;\/strong&gt; at the &lt;strong&gt;William Penn Foundation&lt;\/strong&gt;. She holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in anthropology and geology&lt;\/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;Vanderbilt University&lt;\/strong&gt;, as well as a &lt;strong&gt;Master of Regional Planning&lt;\/strong&gt; with a concentration in land use and environmental planning from the &lt;strong&gt;University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"dschrauth@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Schrauth-2018-photo-e1632164991644.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Diane Schrauth\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Diane Schrauth<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Policy Director<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/jessika-sherman\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Jessika Sherman\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\" Policy and Program Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Jessika manages the day-to-day functions of the &lt;strong&gt;Funding Navigator Program&lt;\/strong&gt;, which aims to help localities access funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. Jessika was a former &lt;strong&gt;research intern&lt;\/strong&gt; for the Brookings Institution and the &lt;strong&gt;Wealth Disparity Taskforce&lt;\/strong&gt; in the NJ Office of the Governor.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Jessika earned a &lt;strong&gt;dual Master\u2019s degree in Public Policy and City and Regional Planning&lt;\/strong&gt; from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and a &lt;strong&gt;Bachelor of Environmental Studies&lt;\/strong&gt; from Ramapo College.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"jsherman@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jessika-Sherman-Headshot-scaled-e1712338877717.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Jessika Sherman\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Jessika Sherman<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\"> Policy and Program Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/chris-sotiro\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Chris Sotiro\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Policy and Program Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Chris coordinates the day-to-day operations of the &lt;strong&gt;Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure (MGI) Program&lt;\/strong&gt;, which fosters community resilience to climate change while promoting economic, environmental, and social benefits.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, Chris served as a &lt;strong&gt;NJ Watershed Ambassador&lt;\/strong&gt; through AmeriCorps and interned with the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Legislature&lt;\/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Raritan Headwaters Association&lt;\/strong&gt;. Chris holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in Political Science&lt;\/strong&gt; from The College of New Jersey.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"csotiro@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chris-Sotiro-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Chris Sotiro\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Chris Sotiro<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Policy and Program Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/heather-gable-storey\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Heather Gable Storey\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program and Community Organizing Manager, Lead-Free NJ\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Heather is the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.leadfreenj.org\/&quot;&gt;Lead-Free NJ&lt;\/a&gt; program manager and oversees its day-to-day operations. &lt;strong&gt;Lead-Free NJ&lt;\/strong&gt; is a new inclusive and equitable collaborative focused on addressing lead hazards and preventing childhood lead poisoning. Heather\u2019s work is centered on facilitating a diverse statewide network that hopes to ultimately ensure the eradication of childhood lead poisoning in New Jersey within 10 years.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;, Heather was the organizer for &lt;strong&gt;Healthy Schools Now&lt;\/strong&gt; with the New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC), a coalition of over 80 organizations representing a diverse set of stakeholders dedicated to ensuring all New Jersey children and school employees learn and work in safe, healthy, modernized school buildings. Heather graduated from &lt;strong&gt;Churchman Business School&lt;\/strong&gt; with a degree in &lt;strong&gt;Accounting Finance.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"hstorey@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HSorge-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Heather Gable Storey\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Heather Gable Storey<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program and Community Organizing Manager, Lead-Free NJ<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/eva-sumano\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Eva Sumano\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Local Campaign Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Eva works to cultivate networks of local campaigns, support land use planning efforts, and support pro-housing groups as part of advancing the statewide &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/collaboratives\/great-homes-and-neighborhoods-for-all\/&quot;&gt;Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All&lt;\/a&gt; initiative.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Previously, Eva served as a Community Strategies Project Manager at New Jersey Community Capital, where she led data-driven research, social impact measurement, and federal Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) reporting. She also served as Education Manager at CASA, a leading immigrant-rights organization in the Mid-Atlantic region, where she managed multi-state education programs and advanced the organization\u2019s education policy work. She holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in Sociology and Spanish&lt;\/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;M.S. in Education&lt;\/strong&gt; from Johns Hopkins University.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"esumano@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eva-Sumano-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Eva Sumano\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Eva Sumano<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Local Campaign Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/reagan-tangney\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Reagan Tangney\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Development Manager, Corporate and Individual Giving\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Reagan is\u00a0the Corporate and Individual Giving Development Manager for &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt;. She works to build and strengthen relationships that bolster the organization\u2019s mission of creating a more sustainable New Jersey through smart planning and development. In this role, she partners with the team to communicate the impact of NJF&#8217;s work to current and prospective donors and grow support for initiatives.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Reagan worked in nonprofit development roles focused on donor engagement and strategic communications. Before transitioning to nonprofit work, she spent 10 years working in finance in New York City. She holds a &lt;strong&gt;BA in Political Science&lt;\/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;The\u00a0College of the Holy Cross&lt;\/strong&gt;\u00a0and an &lt;strong&gt;MBA &lt;\/strong&gt;from&lt;strong&gt;\u00a0Columbia University&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"rtangney@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reagan-Tangney-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Reagan Tangney\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Reagan Tangney<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Development Manager, Corporate and Individual Giving<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/alesha-vega-levy\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Alesha Vega-Levy\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Alesha works to provide &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt; with administrative, operations, and communications support. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, she worked in youth development and marine and coastal sciences at Rutgers University as a &lt;strong&gt;Community Engagement&lt;\/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Education&lt;\/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Outreach Coordinator&lt;\/strong&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Alesha also served as an &lt;strong&gt;assistant director&lt;\/strong&gt; who founded and co-led social and environmental justice campaigns for The Coalition for Peace Action. She holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.S. in Biological Sciences&lt;\/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;Rutgers University&lt;\/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s in Public Policy&lt;\/strong&gt; from Monmouth University.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"avega@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AVega-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Alesha Vega-Levy\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Alesha Vega-Levy<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/jyoti-venketraman\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Jyoti Venketraman\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Director of Collaborations and Organizational Equity\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Jyoti co-leads &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s Collective Impact program areas&lt;\/strong&gt; with primary responsibility for overseeing &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.leadfreenj.org\/&quot;&gt;Lead-Free NJ&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sewagefreenj.org\/&quot;&gt;Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers&lt;\/a&gt;, and the data dashboard &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.njwatercheck.com\/&quot;&gt;Jersey WaterCheck&lt;\/a&gt;. Jyoti also leads the organization\u2019s efforts on equity and health. She has expertise in program evaluation, policy research, and public health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;She is a 2020 graduate of the Environmental Leadership Program and holds a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s degree in Public Administration&lt;\/strong&gt; from New York University\u2019s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, a &lt;strong&gt;postgraduate degree in Health Management&lt;\/strong&gt;, and a &lt;strong&gt;Bachelor\u2019s degree in microbiology&lt;\/strong&gt; from India.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"jvenketraman@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jyoti-Headshot-New-2025.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Jyoti Venketraman\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Jyoti Venketraman<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Director of Collaborations and Organizational Equity<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/zeke-weston\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Zeke Weston\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Policy Coordinator\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Zeke coordinates &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future\u2019s land use policy initiatives&lt;\/strong&gt;. Prior to joining NJF, he held multiple internships within the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Legislature&lt;\/strong&gt;. Most recently, Zeke served as a &lt;strong&gt;research assistant&lt;\/strong&gt; at Rutgers University, where he investigated the nationwide racial wealth gap.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Zeke is a graduate of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at &lt;strong&gt;Rutgers University&lt;\/strong&gt; with a &lt;strong&gt;Master\u2019s of Public Policy&lt;\/strong&gt;. During his studies, he focused on the economic and social barriers faced by marginalized and underserved communities in NJ.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"zweston@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeke-Weston.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Zeke Weston\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Zeke Weston<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Policy Coordinator<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/sunyoung-yang\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Sunyoung Yang\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Program Manager\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Sunyoung oversees the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/collaboratives\/great-homes-and-neighborhoods-for-all\/&quot;&gt;Great Homes and Neighborhood for All&lt;\/a&gt; (GHNA) initiative, &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;including advancing a comprehensive action agenda through coalition building and coordinating the GHNA Steering Committee\u2019s engagement.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;She brings over 20 years of community organizing and advocacy experience working in transit, economic, and environmental justice. &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Her previous roles include serving as the campaign lead for the Los Angeles Bus Riders Union and as the political director leading the international feminist organizing school for Grassroots Global Justice Alliance.&lt;\/span&gt; She holds a &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in Government&lt;\/strong&gt; from Smith College.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"syang@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sunyoung-Yang-Headshot.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Sunyoung Yang\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Sunyoung Yang<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Program Manager<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 justify-center items-end\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"bg-brand-gold border-2 border-white cursor-pointer rounded-full p-2 aspect-square w-10 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/new-jersey-production\/assets\/images\/icons\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"w-3\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/leadership-and-staff\/alyssa-zabinski-abrams\/\"\n              class=\"team-member w-full four-gridBox flex flex-col bg-brand-med-grey group hover:scale-[102%] transition-all duration-300 rounded-lg overflow-hidden \"\n              data-department=\"all\"\n              data-name=\"Alyssa Zabinski-Abrams\"\n              data-member-type=\"Staff\"\n              data-position=\"Communications Manager\"\n              data-department-name=\"\"\n              data-board-title=\"\"\n              data-organization-title=\"\"\n              data-bio=\"&lt;p&gt;Alyssa manages the organization\u2019s digital communications, coordinates marketing strategies, and provides support to the &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Future&lt;\/strong&gt; team. She is responsible for projects including social media strategy, digital and print designs, multimedia content production, website maintenance, email design and execution, and event support.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Alyssa gained experience in communications, campaigns, and events while working with environmental nonprofits focused on conservation and sustainability. She earned her &lt;strong&gt;B.A. in psychology&lt;\/strong&gt; with a minor in biology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-phone=\"\"\n              data-email=\"azabinski@njfuture.org\">\n              <div class=\"relative w-full aspect-[0.84] min-h-min\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njfuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AlyssaZabinskiHeadshot-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover object-top\"\n                  alt=\"Alyssa Zabinski-Abrams\">\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"text-center px-4 py-5 space-y-2 h-full flex flex-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-2xl text-brand-black font-medium\">Alyssa Zabinski-Abrams<\/h2>\n                <h2 class=\"text-xl text-brand-slate-grey\">Communications Manager<\/h2>\n                                <div\n                  class=\"w-full h-full flex mt-5 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 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