UMDNJ Degree: DNP 2008
Other Education: AS in Biology and AS in Nursing, Morris County College; BSN, William Patterson College, MSN, Teacher’s College Columbia University.
scarparj@umdnj.edu

Ray serves as supervisory advanced practice nurse, Department of Surgery, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.

Activities:

• American Nurses Association
• New Jersey State Nurses Association
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
• Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Nurses
• Academy of Doctors of Nursing Practice, Treasurer 2009
• Past Chapter President Oncology Nursing Society
• Pop Warner Football Commissioner

Personal Statement: The Alumni Association has the ability to be a vital resource for students and graduates of the School of Nursing. Under supportive guidance and management the Alumni Association can serve to enhance and sustain fiscal, academic, and professional development of students and graduates. I believe I can contribute to the success of this organization by providing sustained leadership, and management skills that can guide the organization in meeting these challenging responsibilities. My opportunity to contribute to this endeavor will facilitate networking and promote continued professional growth.

UMDNJ Degrees: ASN 2001 (Middlesex County College/UMDNJ)
BSN 2006 (Ramapo College/UMDNJ); MSN Acute Care NP (in progress, Stratford campus)
precoums@umdnj.edu

Melissa is employed as assistant nurse manager and assistant research coordinator at Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Associates in Philadelphia, PA.

Activities: Past president and past government affairs chair of the West Central Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Personal Statement: I am a strong supporter of the UMDNJ-School of Nursing.  I feel that I received a valuable education when I obtained my ASN and therefore decided to pursue my career further at the Ramapo College of New Jersey campus and obtain a BSN.  I am currently enrolled in UMDNJ's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.  This demonstrates my belief in the strong education that UMDNJ provides.  I think it is important to have an Alumni Association for the current students to use as a resource and to have as a support system throughout their academic career.  I would like to contribute to the students and fellow alumni by being their voice and being a resource when it is possible. 

UMDNJ Degree: MSN Family NP 1998 (Stratford campus)
randiflexsalm@yahoo.com

Randi is a faculty member at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She has previously served as an adjunct faculty member for UMDNJ-School of Nursing.

Activities:

• Past president of Hadassah Women's Organization
• Jewish Geriatric Board Member
• Sunshine Foundation previous.committee member
• Josh Kahan Leukemia Foundation, event committee member
• Past program chair of Young leaders Jewish Federation,
• Past member of Vineyards Townhouse Homeowners Association
• Previous CPR instructor, previous adjunct faculty for UMDNJ under graduate, graduate, and accelerated nursing program.

Personal Statement: I enjoy the camaraderie and the maintaining of connections and contacts of people from one’s past and present. I enjoy the sense of belonging to the community of higher education institutions and experiences between fellow students and faculty.  As students we feel a sense of family and connection while attending school and then unfortunately we go our separate ways and lose touch. An Alumni association is a great way to reconnect, stay connected, and strengthen bonds between individuals and the university. I would love being involved or just being a member. I am proud of my degree and I know UMDNJ continues to grow in its endeavors to continue to expand and solidify the nursing program in the state of NJ.

UMDNJ Degree(s): PhD in Urban Systems 2007 (UMDNJ/ NJIT/ Rutgers; Newark campus)
campbed1@umdnj.edu

Other Education:

• MSN - Wagner College, Staten Island, NY 1984
• BSN - Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• RN Diploma - Clara Maass Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Belleville, NJ

Dee is chief operating officer and assistant professor at UMDNJ-School of Nursing.

Activities:
Dee has served as advisory panel member for Global Health Initiatives for AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nursing) and as a member of the Emergency Medical Provider Response Team for Bergen County, NJ, .Depart. of Homeland Security.  Her current memberships include:

• ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Alpha Epsilon Lamda, Sigma Chapter (the honor society of graduate students)
• APHA: American Public Health Association
• AWHONN: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
• CCES: Council of Childbirth Education Specialists
• Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
• Sigma Theta Tau; Epsilon Mu Charter Member (the honor society of nursing)

Personal Statement: I am very optimistic on the development of the Alumni Association for the UMDNJ SN.  An important ingredient to creating a strong organization is the vision to create a climate of sustainability.  I believe that my experience in the business side of health care has provided me with the skills to serve effectively as a treasurer for the organization.  A strong alumni association will play a vital role in highlighting the quality education and professional growth afforded to our students and future alumni. 

UMDNJ Degree(s) MSN Adult Acute Care NP 1995; DNP 2008 (Newark campus)
Additional education:  BSN, Rutgers University
nrosner152@aol.com

Noel serves as infectious disease, internal medicine nurse practitioner at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy and Old Bridge, NJ, and as an instructor at UMDNJ-School of Nursing.

Activities:

• Infectious disease, internal medicine nurse practitioner, caring for many poor and underserved populations for 15 years.
• Faculty member at UMDNJ for 14 years
• Member, Board of Directors of the Academy of Doctors in Nursing Practice
• Volunteer at community health screenings for lower-income individuals
• Member of AIDS education and training consortium at Columbia University
• Contributing author to the Davis Drug Guide for Nurses

Personal Statement: My goal is to promote membership in this association and gain acknowledgement and recognition from the other schools within the university as an active organization with a vested interest in university policies and activities. Fund raising is another interest.  When membership increases, fund raising activities can be planned.  Successful money raising activities may be able to provide a nursing scholarship or plan a "medical mission" to provide health care to the underprivileged. I would also like to see this organization promote nursing as a career with UMDNJ being the portal to an exciting future.  Considering the hundreds of graduates we have, this organization could be very successful and with strategic planning it will flourish. One last idea, a newsletter, should be developed and sent to all members and potential members on a regular basis.

UMDNJ degree: BSN 2009 (Newark campus)
dstewart07111@yahoo.com

Darryl is a registered nurse at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.

Activities:
Student Teaching Assistant, named Distinguished Nursing Student Ambassador at UMDNJ-School of Nursing.

Personal Statement: I would like to serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors because it would allow me to continue to play an active role in continuing the mission, vision and goals of the School of Nursing.  UMDNJ School of Nursing has demonstrated its commitment to clinical practice, scholarship, and advocacy for underserved populations, and the diverse communities it serves. I am a product of this mission and would like to see others follow.  UMDNJ School of Nursing is committed to being a recognized leader in innovative nursing education, evidence-based practice, scholarship, and an active force in promoting the health of the diverse communities it serves. The fact that I am able to obtain my first work experience as a registered nurse at a magnet hospital testifies to the benefit I have receive as a graduate of the school.  Expanding opportunities for education in nursing and in health; working to improve student recruitment and retention; and increasing the diversity of faculty to reflect the demographic composition of the communities served by the school of nursing are goals that I also share.  I cannot think of a better way to help continue, facilitate, and initiate the mission, vision and goals of the UMDNJ School of Nursing than to serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

UMDNJ Degrees: MSN 2003; DNP 2009 (Newark campus)
Additional education: BA Thomas Edison College 1998, Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia 1980
goldencf@umdnj.edu

Clare is the director of the Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program at UMDNJ-School of Nursing.

Activities:

• Twenty years of service as a volunteer on 35 Healing the Children trips to developing countries, administering anesthesia to children with birth defects and burn contractures.
• Member of Healing the Children Northeast Chapter Medical Advisory Board
• Member, past president and board member of the NJ Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• Accreditation reviewer for the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Personal Statement: When approached and asked to consider serving as a member of the board of directors of the UMDNJ-SN Alumni Association, I reflexively responded negatively, claiming to be too busy. But we are all very busy, and having graduated TWICE from UMDNJ with both an MSN and a DNP, I realized that I certainly owe something to the institution. So vote for me and help me satisfy this debt of gratitude!

UMDNJ Degree: BSN 2008 (Newark campus)
neidigjt3@gmail.com

Justin is a staff nurse at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Activities:

• Past Student Senate Member
• Past Student Government - Former President
• Past Student Ambassador
• Past Community Ambassador

Personal Statement: I want to serve on the board because I feel that I can bring new ideas and energy to the alumni association.  As the former student government president, I believe that I can bring the alumni association to the current students of the nursing program as well. 

UMDNJ Degrees: BSN 2005; MSN Adult NP, Geriatric NP 2008 (DNP 2010, anticipated)
jbsugarman@gmail.com

Other Education: BA, French Literature, Cornell University, 1971

Jon is employed as geriatric nurse practitioner (GNP) in the Emergency Department at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.

Activities: Served as President of the Student Government Association and Nursing Student Ambassador at UMDNJ-School of Nursing; served as Alumni Association President for more than six years.

Personal Statement: I have a seven-year relationship with the School of Nursing, have seen it change and grow, and have tried to support it as best I could.  The Alumni Association is poised to take off, now with significant support from the new Dean.  I look forward to energetic new Association leadership and the opportunity to continue to offer my support.