NJAMHAA's office number is 609-838-5488.
Debra L. Wentz, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ext. 292
dwentz "at" njamhaa.org
• Oversees NJAMHAA and the New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI).
• Addresses issues needing executive input and/or direction.
• Handles special requests from Board members and external audiences.
• Addresses all calls from the Governor’s Office, policymakers and legislators who deal with issues other than scheduling.
• Responds to media requests.
• Serves as the official NJAMHAA representative.
Jada Abdullah
Associate Health Policy Analyst
Ext. 226
jabdullah "at" njamhaa.org
Assist the Senior Health Policy Analyst with:
- Research; budget and legislative analysis
- Drafting annual reports, policy positions, testimony, grants, surveys and other communications
- Tracking state and federal legislation and carrying out state and federal advocacy
Mary Abrams
Senior Health Policy Analyst
Ext. 221
mabrams "at" njamhaa.org
• Contributes to the development of policy papers, advocacy materials and grant proposals.
• Synthesizes members’ recommendations on proposed regulations.
• Represents the organization at external and internal meetings.
• Serves as Grant Writer for the New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI); Project Director/Coordinator for NJMHI initiatives.
• Serves as liaison for Practice Groups.
Farrah Fabrigas
IT Production Specialist
Ext. 222
ffabrigas "at" njamhaa.org
• Serves as creative director on all IT and NJAMHAA advocacy, informational, promotional and event materials
Shauna Fuzes
Vice President, Public Affairs and Member Services
Ext. 204
sfuzes "at" njamhaa.org
• Serves as liaison for the Board and its committees, as well as Practice Groups.
• Represents the organization at external and internal meetings.
• Oversees production of NJAMHAA electronic and print publications.
• Provides member services.
Ron Gordon
Director, IT Project
Ext. 215
rgordon "at" njamhaa.org
• Performs on-site systems analyses for agencies to assist them with their technical requirements and planning.
• Develops and writes technology plans and IT policies and procedures for project customers.
• Assists the Vice President of IT, Human Resources and Administrative Services in investigating and implementing new software and other applications as needed for NJAMHAA and NJMHI's business operations.
Rozanne Harkins
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 200
rharkins "at" njamhaa.org
• Handles general inquiries.
• Provides administration assistance to the IT Project and NJAMHAA.
Brian Harris
Communications Specialist
Ext. 222
bharris "at" njamhaa.org
- Creates the tri-weekly newsletter.
- Assists with member and advocacy communications projects.
- Social media
Steve Hirsch
Vice President, IT, HR and Administrative Services
Ext. 202
shirsch "at" njamhaa.org
• Oversees the IT Project and NJAMHAA facilities, security, telecommunications and other operational issues.
• Addresses IT inquiries.
• Serves as liaison to the Technology Council.
Lisa Lawson
Associate Executive Director
Ext. 204
llawson "at" njamhaa.org
- Advance NJAMHAA’s strategic priorities, association operations, and member engagement.
- Support advocacy and policy initiatives.
- Strengthen connections with member agencies.
- Contribute to program and practice group development.
Josh Lestina
IT Help Desk Representative
Ext. 214
jlestina "at" njamhaa.org
• Provides support via telephone and Internet remote desktop, and at agencies.
Arthur Powis
Technical Support Specialist 1
Ext. 212
apowis "at" njamhaa.org
• Provides on-site technical assistance for members.
• Assists with network administration.
Thomas Price
LAN/WAN Network Engineer
Ext. 219
tprice "at" njamhaa.org
• Provides on-site technical assistance for members.
• Assists with network administration.
Julia Schneider
Chief Financial Officer
Ext. 201
jschneider "at" njamhaa.org
• Performs all accounting functions for NJAMHAA and NJMHI.
• Handles invoice and general billing inquiries.
• Manages membership dues.
• Provides technical assistance for Open Systems' Traverse.
• Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manages payroll.
Tara Shiffert
Administrative Events Planner
Ext. 218
tshiffert "at" njamhaa.org
• Oversees all aspects of NJAMHAA and IT conferences and trainings, including sales, marketing and logistics.
• Oversees CEU process and administers certificates to training attendees.
