President
Charity Comella
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
Led by New Jersey school human resources professionals
NJ STRIVE's 2026–2027 Executive Board brings together experienced school leaders from across the state.
2026–2027 Executive Board
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
Vice President
Jennifer Sharp, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Freehold Regional High School District
Six member-led committees carry the consortium's work, each guided by school human resources leaders from across the state.
Legislative Affairs
Monitors policy and helps members translate developments into responsible district practice.
About the committee
Legislative Co-Chair
Patrick Duncan
Special Assistant for Labor Relations
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
Legislative Co-Chair
Dennis Copeland, Ed.D.
Director of Human Resources
Hamilton Township School District
Scholarship
Invests in students from underrepresented groups who plan to enter the education profession.
About the committee
Scholarship Co-Chair
Catherine Arminio
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Hamilton Township School District
Recruitment
Coordinates statewide outreach and job fairs that expand access to diverse educator candidates.
About the committee
Marketing & Outreach
Builds awareness of NJ STRIVE and equips districts to communicate the consortium’s mission.
About the committee
Marketing & Outreach Co-Chair
Shannon Farley
Human Resources Manager
South Hunterdon Regional School District
Marketing & Outreach Co-Chair
Jill L. Quaranta
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Eatontown Public Schools
New Membership
Welcomes new districts and helps representatives become active consortium contributors.
About the committee
New Membership Chair
Tana Smith
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Special Projects
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Professional Development & Best Practices
Creates useful learning experiences grounded in the current work of school human resources.
About the committee
PD & Best Practices Co-Chair
Stephanie Zorn
Human Resources Manager
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
PD & Best Practices Co-Chair
Alison Milone
Human Resources Manager
Northern Burlington County Regional School District
