{"id":5,"date":"2013-03-28T09:30:10","date_gmt":"2013-03-28T13:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T08:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:47:13","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12 \"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Public Comment, News, and Meetings<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Public Comment:<\/h3>\n<p>Individuals seeking to address the Board as part of the Public Comment period of a Regular Meeting are encouraged to sign up by contacting the Office of the President at <a href=\"mailto:bwillia1@ramapo.edu\">bwillia1@ramapo.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:trustee@ramapo.edu\">trustee@ramapo.edu<\/a> by noon on the business day preceding the meeting. Commenters shall provide their name, relationship to the College, and the subject of their comment when signing up.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">News:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/bylaws\/\">Meeting Recaps: Ramapo College Board Approves New Programs, Personnel, Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/news\/press-releases\/ramapo-college-expands-board-of-trustees-with-appointment-of-two-young-alumni-leaders\/\">Ramapo College Welcomes Two Alumni to the Board of Trustees<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/news\/press-releases\/cindy-r-jebb-ph-d-named-5th-president-of-ramapo-college-of-new-jersey\/\">Ramapo College Board of Trustees Appoints 5th President (March 2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span><strong>Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees: Schedule, Agenda, Links<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<div>\n<p>Unless otherwise noticed, all meetings will be at 3:30pm (Work Session) and at 6:00pm (Regular Public Session) in the Trustees Pavilion at 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, New Jersey 07430. Unless otherwise noted, it is anticipated that official action will be taken at these meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual meeting details, if required, will be made available at this site: www.ramapo.edu\/board. The public may attend these meetings in person on the College campus or, if available, virtually via Microsoft Teams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, October 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Monday, February 9, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Monday, April 27, 2026\n<ul>\n<li>Work Session at 4PM<\/li>\n<li>Public Session at 6PM,TrusteesPavilion\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/April_2027_2C_202026_20_20Board_20of_20Trustees_20Regular_20Meeting_20Agenda_201_Redacted.pdf\">Meeting Agenda (pdf)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft Teams Link:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%253ameeting_ZWU1NGI3MjUtODFiNi00ZWRlLTlhZGYtNTlmYTJhYWY2MDY2%2540thread.v2\/0?context%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25226f6794c8-78c0-429e-bd54-25839339a05f%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25227f11e727-3c89-40ef-a35d-95327298d420%2522%257d%26launchAgent%3DGSuiteAddOn%26correlationId%3Dca5130f7-2548-466e-9ff4-1bb1f05af912&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777506297784943&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dekWhHphexwzPk42bg0zr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetup-join\/19%25253ameeting_ZWU1NGI3MjUtODFiNi00ZWRlLTlhZGYtNTlmYTJhYWY2MDY2%252540thread.v2\/0?context%253D%25257b%252522Tid%252522%25253a%2525226f6794c8-78c0-429e-bd54-25839339a05f%252522%25252c%252522Oid%252522%25253a%2525227f11e727-3c89-40ef-a35d-95327298d420%252522%25257d%2526launchAgent%253DGSuiteAddOn%2526correlationId%253Dca5130f7-2548-466e-9ff4-1bb1f05af912%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1777506297784943%26usg%3DAOvVaw1dekWhHphexwzPk42bg0zr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777384386662000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eOoLelaEw09bot_omr_cc\">Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (url)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ID: 235036630512960<\/li>\n<li>Passcode: Ed62dg2z<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Budget Hearing; No Official Action)<\/li>\n<li>Monday, June 29, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/bylaws\/\">schedule of Board Committee meetings<\/a> is subject to frequent change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Board of Trustees may be contacted through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brittany Williams-Goldstein, Chief of Staff and Liaison to the Board, via <a href=\"mailto:bwillia1@ramapo.edu\">bwillia1@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:Trustee@ramapo.edu\">Trustee@ramapo.edu<\/a> (messages directed to this address are forwarded, as appropriate, to the individual trustee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Board Member Profiles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Michael Ben-David, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Michael Ben-David, Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_2881\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2881\" class=\"wp-image-2881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/ben-david-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Michael Ben-David\" width=\"150\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/ben-david-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/ben-david.jpg 697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Ben-David<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Michael Ben-David<\/strong>, of Franklin Lakes, is a public school educator with more than 24 years experience in teaching, coaching and administration, Trustee Ben-David currently serves as the Superintendent of the Tenafly Public Schools following eight years in West Morris Regional. Prior to entering education, Trustee Ben-David spent a brief period as an attorney\/clerk in the United States Federal Courts and as a litigation associate at Riker, Danzig in Morristown. Trustee Ben-David is a graduate of Rutgers College (B.A.), Seton Hall Law School (J.D.), and the College of Saint Elizabeth (M.Ed). While in law school, Trustee Ben-David was an Associate Editor of the Seton Hall Law Review, interned with Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., then on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Pro Bono Service Program award for his work teaching Street Law in Jersey City.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>William F. Dator, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>William F. Dator, Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 161px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2019\/06\/Dator-William-5.28.19-01b.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee William Dator\" width=\"151\" height=\"205\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Dator<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>William \u201cBill\u201d Dator<\/strong> was born in India but moved to his father\u2019s home in Mahwah at an early age. He is a third generation real estate broker and is also a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Trustee Dator attended Monmouth University and studied real estate appraisal at the University of Indiana, the University of Connecticut, and the University of San Francisco Law School. He was formerly Chairman of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority, and he is an active member of the Mahwah Office of Emergency Management. Trustee Dator has volunteered his time in several leadership roles including: President of the Mahwah Chamber of Commerce, Battalion Chief with the Mahwah Fire Department, President of the Mahwah Ambulance Corps, and Trustee of the Mahwah Museum. Professionally, he served as Director of Independence Bank and Commerce Bank North. Trustee Dator served as Chair of the Ramapo College Board from 2017 to 2020, is the founding President of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/foundation\/friends\/\">Friends of Ramapo, <\/a>and he has been actively involved with Ramapo College since 1970.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Sarah Glisson '27, Student Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Sarah Glisson &#8217;27, Student Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3031\" style=\"width: 152px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3031\" class=\"wp-image-3031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Sarah Glisson\" width=\"142\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-scaled.jpg 1744w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-768x1127.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-1047x1536.jpg 1047w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/11\/Sarah-Glisson-Headshot-1395x2048.jpg 1395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student Trustee Glisson<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Sarah Glisson \u201827<\/strong> is a sophomore political science major and public policy minor from Cinnaminson, NJ. She is the Student\u00a0Manager of the College&#8217;s Civic and Community Engagement Center and Lead Ambassador for the Andrew Goodman Foundation. She is also involved in Project ARCH (Vice President) and a member of the College Honors Program. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Sarah plans to attend law school and run for local office. She looks forward to bringing the student body perspective to the Board of Trustees and helping the institution grow in its commitment to shaping lifelong learners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Olivia Ha, Alternate Student Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Olivia Ha, Alternate Student Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3159\" style=\"width: 151px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3159\" class=\"wp-image-3159 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Ha\" width=\"141\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Olivia-Ha-rcnj.09-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student Trustee Ha<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Olivia Ha<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u201928 is a Neuroscience major from Old Tappan, NJ, and a member of the College Honors Program. She is an Editorial Research Assistant for Ramapo College\u2019s Jane Addams Papers Project, where she engages in primary document research and historical transcription analysis. She also serves as President of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society and holds leadership roles as Head of Fundraising and Treasurer for Ramapo\u2019s American Cancer Society chapter, as well as Treasurer for the Pre-Med\/Pre-Health Club. Trustee Ha is also a member of NJ&#8217;s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Advisory Council. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After completing her undergraduate degree, Olivia plans to attend medical school with a focus on serving underrepresented communities in clinical practice. She looks forward to amplifying student voices on the Board of Trustees, representing the student perspective and story while strengthening Ramapo College\u2019s mission and community connection. Passionate about healthcare, social justice, and academic development, she is honored to serve as Student Trustee and represent the College\u2019s student body and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span><strong>Marize Helmy, Treasurer<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Marize Helmy, Treasurer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_2948\" style=\"width: 163px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2948\" class=\"wp-image-2948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Marize Helmy\" width=\"153\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-701x1024.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-1052x1536.jpg 1052w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206-1403x2048.jpg 1403w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/01\/Helmy_M-e1705431344206.jpg 1409w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Treasurer Helmy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Marize Helmy,<\/strong> of Franklin Lakes, is a practicing attorney specializing in Elder Law and Estate Planning at The Manna Helmy Law Group, formerly known as Michael A. Manna &amp; Associates. She holds a BA in Visual Arts from Fordham University and a JD from SUNY at Buffalo Law School. During her time in law school, Trustee Helmy was president of the Buffalo Public Interest Law Program and raised funds to support and fund otherwise unpaid internships. She also worked in the career services office and was also involved with student conduct, later serving as the Assistant Chief of the Student Wide Judiciary. Upon graduation, Trustee Helmy received an award from the law school for the greatest contribution to the community. While studying for the bar exam, she volunteered her time translating and filing immigration applications for domestic violence victims and also dedicated her time to rehabilitative and innovative court developments such the Newark Drug Courts and Child Welfare Improvement Project. Trustee Helmy teaches at the local community schools as well as to social workers for their mandatory continuing education credits on topics relating to elder law, guardianships and other ethical issues. She is board member and acting treasurer of her church in Bergen County and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Bergen County Bar Association. Trustee Helmy has been honored by Thomson Reuters as a New Jersey Super Lawyers&#x2122; Rising Star in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Stephan Lally '20, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>Stephan Lally &#8217;20<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3149\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3149\" class=\"wp-image-3149 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Lally\" width=\"140\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Stephan-Lally-rcnj.02-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Lally &#8217;20<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Stephan Lally &#8217;20<\/strong> is a lifelong public servant. Trustee Lally works as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin in the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office, where he helps advance legislation, manage community projects, and deliver results for residents across the state. Trustee Lally also serves as a member of the Woodbridge Township Board of Education. Trustee Lally\u2019s experience spans student government leadership at Ramapo College and service as a voting member of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, shaping a career centered on collaboration, problem-solving, and public service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Chris Lopez, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Chris Lopez, Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_2880\" style=\"width: 155px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2880\" class=\"wp-image-2880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Chris Lopez\" width=\"145\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2023\/04\/lopez-photo-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Lopez<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chris Lopez<\/strong>, of Oakland, is the founder of ProfiTank, a boutique consulting firm specializing in streamlining overhead and operating costs, business process automation, vendor selection, and negotiating supplier contracts.\u00a0 A former United States Marine Officer, Chris has vast experience in advising business clients on a range of matters including but not limited to talent management\/recruiting, data analytics, and vendor management. Trustee Lopez has also tackled Veterans\u2019 unemployment issues through the development of accredited programs and curricula that helped Veterans become gainfully employed upon transition from military service. He holds a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span><strong>Albert C. Nieves, Chair, EOF Liaison<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Albert C. Nieves, Chair, EOF Liaison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3151\" style=\"width: 151px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3151\" class=\"wp-image-3151 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Trustee Albie Nieves\" width=\"141\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Nieves-九色视频-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chair Nieves<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Albie Nieves<\/strong>, of Wood-Ridge, is a Professional Services leader serving industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies, including Mellon HR &amp; Investor Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fiserv, and DocuSign. Trustee Nieves has extensive experience in executing strategic programs, providing fiscal oversight, change leadership, leading organizations and client relations. He served as the Strategy Services Leader at DocuSign, Vice President, Professional Services with Fiserv\/Tegra 118 and currently as a Chief of Staff\/consultant for small start ups. Since 2008, he has served as a member and, for almost a decade as President, of the Wood-Ridge Board of Education, leading the expansion and new build of an intermediate school and infrastructure upgrades throughout the district. Trustee Nieves attended Saint Peter\u2019s University and carries a number of professional and technology certifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Brady O'Connor '16, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<div id=\"attachment_3147\" style=\"width: 152px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3147\" class=\"wp-image-3147 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Brady O'Connor\" width=\"142\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/Brady-OConnor-rcnj.07-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee O\u2019Connor &#8217;16<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Brady O&#8217;Connor &#8217;16<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Brady O\u2019Connor &#8217;16<\/strong> serves as the Chief of External Affairs for the FIFA World Cup &#8217;26 New York New Jersey Host Committee. Trustee O&#8217;Connor\u2019s responsibilities include supporting outreach &amp; stakeholder engagement, intergovernmental affairs coordination, external stakeholder communications, and collaborating with the Commercial Program to reach commercial and fundraising goals, including managing the Host Committee Donor Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>George C. Ruotolo, Jr. CFRE, Board of Governors Liaison<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>George C. Ruotolo, Jr., CFRE, Board of Governors Liaison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1906\" style=\"width: 151px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1906\" class=\"wp-image-1906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Ruotolo-3.6.10-330.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee George C. Ruotolo, Jr. , CFRE\" width=\"141\" height=\"189\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Ruotolo<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>George C. Ruotolo, Jr.<\/strong>, counselor to non-profit organizations and institutions, has been a professional fund raising and public relations executive since 1973. Prior to establishing Ruotolo Associates, he served as vice president of a major public relations fund raising firm and worked in investment banking. Trustee Ruotolo&#8217;s expertise encompasses annual development, capital campaigns, planned giving, marketing and public relations programs for dioceses, churches, colleges, school, hospitals and social service organizations on local, regional, and national levels. During his tenure as Chair of the Ramapo College Board, the Board implemented a comprehensive Board Development Program, established policy on presidential evaluation, completed renovations of the science complex and construction of the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, and advanced the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance. Trustee Ruotolo has also served on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Bergen-Hudson Chapter and is a founding member of the Ridgewood Educational Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span><strong>A.J. Sabath '93, Vice Chair, Alumni Association &amp; NJASCU Liaison<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>A.J. Sabath &#8217;93, Vice Chair, Alumni Association &amp; NJASCU Liaison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 232px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/10\/Sabath-93.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee AJ Sabath '93\" width=\"222\" height=\"148\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vice Chair Sabath &#8217;93<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>A.J. Sabath &#8217;93<\/strong> is the President\/CEO of the Advocacy and Management Group based in Trenton, NJ. He formerly served as chief of staff to Senate President Richard J. Codey and as the commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Prior to joining the Executive Branch, Trustee Sabath held a number of positions in the New Jersey Legislature. He earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree in social work from Ramapo College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>David G. Schlussel, Trustee<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>David G. Schlussel, Trustee<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1902\" style=\"width: 159px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1902\" class=\"wp-image-1902 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Schlussel-David-09-01.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee David G. Schlussel\" width=\"149\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Schlussel<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>David G. Schlussel<\/strong> is one of the founding members of Key Properties LLC, a full service commercial real estate development company dealing with all aspects of industrial, office, hi-tech, retail and residential properties based in Teaneck. Trustee Schlussel has experience in acquisition, development, construction, financing, leasing and management of office, industrial, residential and retail properties. He has served on the Board of Education for Yavneh Academy and is former Chairman of Adult Education for the Jewish Center of Teaneck. He is the founder and Chairman of the Yale Alumni Real Estate Association. He is Chairman Emeritus of NORPAC and has lectured at New York University on real estate development. Trustee Schlussel holds a B.S. from Yale University and an M.S. from the Jewish Theological Seminary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span><strong>Susan A. Vallario, Immediate Past Chair<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong>Susan A. Vallario, Immediate Past Chair\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1987\" style=\"width: 145px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1987\" class=\"wp-image-1987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Vallario-Susan-7.19.16-96-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trustee Susan Vallario\" width=\"135\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Vallario-Susan-7.19.16-96-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Vallario-Susan-7.19.16-96-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Vallario-Susan-7.19.16-96-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2013\/03\/Vallario-Susan-7.19.16-96.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trustee Vallario<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Susan A. Vallario<\/strong> began her professional life as a Land Use Specialist for the State of New Jersey at the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission. After attending law school, she practiced land use, corporate, and commercial real estate law at Beattie Padovano in Montvale. Subsequently, as Vice President and co-owner of Kurt Versen Company, a family held manufacturing firm in Westwood, New Jersey, she was responsible for human resource management, financial management, and regulatory compliance. In addition to her full-time career, Chair Vallario has managed the affairs of several family partnerships and trusts. She earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Pace University School of Law, an M.A. in Social Relations and a B.A. in Government from Lehigh University, and taught as an adjunct faculty member in the Legal Studies Department at Montclair State University. While on the Board of Directors of the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ), Chair Vallario served as the EANJ\u2019s Chair and as a member of its Executive Committee. She served as Chair of the Ramapo College Board from 2020 to 2025. She has been a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the Editorial Board of its magazine, \u201cNew Jersey Lawyer,\u201d as well as the Bergen County Bar Association, the Society for Human Resource Management, the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association, and Valley Hospital&#8217;s Women For Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>*NJSA18A:64-3. The terms of office of appointed members shall be for six years beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified and vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the remainders of the unexpired terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href="https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/home\/joy-yagid-2o1_657_6631\/"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/06\/RamapoBoT2024-178-group-faculty-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"2025 Tenure Recipients\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2988\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2988'>\n\t\t\t\t2025 Tenure Recipients\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href="https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/home\/ramapobot2024-102\/"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/06\/RamapoBoT2024-102-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Trustee Meeting Image\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2995\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2995'>\n\t\t\t\tProvost Middleton\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href="https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/home\/ramapobot2024-253\/"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/06\/RamapoBoT2024-253-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Trustee Meeting Image\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2991\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2991'>\n\t\t\t\tShared Gov. 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src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/06\/RamapoBoT2024-103-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Trustee Meeting Image\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2994\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2994'>\n\t\t\t\tBoard of Trustees meeting \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href="https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/home\/0x6a8440\/"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/board\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2025\/06\/0X6A8440-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Trustee at Commencement\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3062\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3062'>\n\t\t\t\tTrustee Vallario at Commencement \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl 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