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Dennis has worked for The American Littoral Society and the New York/New Jersey Baykeeper since 1993. For five years he ran Baykeeper's first large scale volunteer effort, "The Baykeeper's Citizen Water Quality Monitoring Program" and created the "Baykeeper Boat Auxiliary Program." For the past ten years he has been on the production staff of the Littoral Society's quarterly magazine The Underwater Naturalist and has been the Society's representative on the ESNJ board. Currently he handles communication and technology at both the American Littoral Society and Baykeeper. Before entering the non-profit world he studied art and education at Trenton State College, and worked in retail and commercial photography. Except for one year spent in Florida as a toddler, he has never lived more than 3 miles from the Raritan River or one of its tributaries.
Amy is the Executive Director of the NJ Environmental Federation and Clean Water Fund of NJ. As a founding member of Earth Share of NJ, Amy has been closely involved with the growth and success experienced to date. As a leader in the Environmental community, Amy has been the chair of the Earth Share of NJ Membership and Governance committees. Her commitment and dedication to our environment and Earth Share of NJ make her an excellent edition to the Executive Board.
"I have been privileged to have been able to travel all over the world and see an amazing array of some of the beauty this planet holds for all of us. I'm pleased to be able to make a small contribution to helping protect the environment through the work of Earth Share and the many organizations it supports."
Mark is Vice-President for Technology & Program Support at Isles. Prior to joining Isles, Mark worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers' technology management strategy practice. Mark also spent almost 15 years working for Peace Corps, the US Agency for International Development, the World Bank and the United Nations developing and implementing financial management systems throughout Africa. Mark has an undergraduate degree in International Relations from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
"I work for the environment because the environment works for all of us by providing FREE services such as producing oxygen, cleaning water, making soil etc. and because I believe we need to be stewards of the systems that keep us alive."
Anne has been involved in environmental education in New Jersey for over 30 years. She is a member of the New Jersey Environmental Education Commission, The Pinelands Education Advisory Council, and the Spring Lake Environmental Commission. She is Secretary and member of the Board of Trustees of the Wetlands Institute and its representative to Earth Share of New Jersey. Anne has served as Secretary of the Executive Board in the past and currently serves as Vice President and member of the Executive Committee of Earth Share of New Jersey.
"Earth Share is the best and most cost effective way to support all types of environmental progress. We all get tons of solicitation letters, but a gift to ESNJ means that groups of ALL environmental sorts will receive support. Membership of these groups in ESNJ insures their legitimacy to donors and corporations alike. It's a win/win for all."
Founder and Board member of Earth Share of NJ since its inception. Elected to the national Board of Earth Share in 2006. Former executive director of the NJ Environmental Lobby and the Environmental Education Fund. Served eleven years on the state Board of the League of Women Voter of NJ (LWVNJ) and currently represent them lobbying on environmental issues. A founding member of the Township of Ocean League of Women Voters, Marie continues as a Board member and has served in all offices over her 30 years with this group. She currently hosting the League's television program "Facts & Issues," seen on Cablevision in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Marie is also a founding member, and continues to serve, on the Township's Alliance against drug abuse, and remains a Board member of the Coalition for Affordable Housing and the Environment. Marie and her husband both work with marriage preparation within our church. Together, they have raised four children and enjoy their five grandchildren. Since retirement in 2004, family and Earth Share have become Marie's primary focus.
"I get to wake up every morning, do something that I love, and help make our state a healthier and greener place to live. I see how hard so many amazing people are working and the difference everyone's "two cents" makes. What a powerful combination is made when the talent of our members is matched with the desires and gifts or our donors!"
After spending 16 years with Merrill Lynch, Paula made the leap to non-profit in 2003 as the Executive Director of Earth Share of NJ. Her corporate experience in operations, marketing, web development, human resources, finance and management have all come to good use here at Earth Share of New Jersey. Paula graduated from Point Pleasant Boro High School, earned an associate degree from Ocean County College and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Trenton State College.
Paula had been closely involved in the workplace contribution program of Merrill Lynch so the transition to running an organization that focused on just that was natural. Her other non-profit experiences include Girl Scouting and work with her church where she organized and executed their first $250,000 capital campaign in 2003.
Paula has been a life long resident of New Jersey and has seen the many negative and positive environmental changes the state has gone through over the years. Growing up in Point Pleasant, attending college in Ewing and now living in Jackson with her husband and two children has positioned Paula with a passion for protecting our environment and educating future generations on environmental issues.
"It gives me great pride to know that I'm contributing to such a wonderful organization such as Earth Share of New Jersey. I see first hand how the funds are actually going to the appropriate organizations especially within this State."
In March of 2006, Earth Share of New Jersey hired Marlene as our Finance Director. Marlene comes to us with over 18 years of accounting experience both in non-profit and for-profit organizations. She received an Associate's Degree in Information Systems at Middlesex Community College. She later continued her education in the accounting field at Rider University. Marlene and her husband Joseph are now raising their two children in New Egypt, NJ and still having some time to show their dogs in conformation.
"The tranquility and beauty of nature is something I value for me, my family and the health of all. The work I do here at Earth Share of NJ helps to make sure our natural surroundings are protected, cleaned and saved for my children and future generations. I feel so fortunate to be a part of that."
Before joining Earth Share of New Jersey in December of 2005, Angela was employed in both the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, in the laboratory. She attended college at Indiana State University and Mercer County Community College where she received an Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences. She is coordinator of the recycling programs for Earth Share of New Jersey along with her administrative duties.
A volunteer Girl Scout leader and Cathecist, Angela's work with Earth Share of New Jersey enables her to fulfill the desire to make the world a better place for today and future generations. Her love of gardening and the outdoors has lead Angela and her husband Victor to raise three children in Jackson, NJ where they own protected wetlands.
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