MEET THE CANDIDATES!
Ellieen graduated from CSE with a Bachelor of Arts in Education with Honors (Pre-School, Elementary, Special Education, and English). She then went on to Rider University, where she received a Master of Arts in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision. She furthered her education at Holy Family University, where she received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Professional Studies. While attending CSE, she was Black Student Union President and involved in the Student New Jersey Education Association (SNJEA), Campus Ministry (Lector), and many other various student committees and activities. She is a recipient of the 2005 Mother Xaiver Award. She is the Director of the Office of Black Apostolate at the Diocese of Trenton. She was also elected Secretary for Ethnic Ministries, making her the first African American woman to be named a part of the administrative cabinet of Bishop John M. Smith. She is a Presenter for the Prison Ministry at the Yardville Correctional Facility on Teaching the Exceptional Child, which guides educators in the Diocese of Trenton on ways to teach students with learning disabilities. She is involved in the following Diocesan Committees: Facilitator for Parish Restructuring Initiatives, Adult Faith Formation, Deacon Formation, Consultant Black Catholic and "Yes!" Radio program. Her professional activities also include: Dean of Students, Professional Development Committee, Vice President Ewing Township Education Association, Program Supervisor for Ewing Alternative High School, and Co-Teacher for English and Special Education Departments. Her professional memberships include: National Education Association, New Jersey Education Association, and National Catholic Education Association. Ellie has served on the Alumnae/i Association Board as a Director-at-Large.
Has been an active member of the Alumnae Association since graduation in 1964. She has worked on numerous committees and Association projects over the years including, "Tea for Three Salute to 1st Ladies", Lenten Retreats, Holiday Boutiques, and various scholarship events over the past few decades. A class agent for 40+ years and a member as well as chairwoman of the reunion committee numerous times to count, Germaine enjoys coming to campus and supporting her class, other graduates, the Association and the University community. She has been active in local politics and serves as a Lector in her parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville. Germaine has served two long terms on Parish Council and has penned portions of the Lady of Perpetual Help's Centennial book, Sacred Heart Chapel 100th Anniversary Book and Bernards High School Centennial Book. No stranger to the arts, she has been heavily involved in community theater in various venues over the years.
Most recently, Germaine is serving on the Bernardsville Library Foundation, a fundraising body, and has been an active member of the Alumnae/i Association Board of Directors since 2018. Veronica (Ronnie) Masterson Sullivan graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth in 1981 with a B.S. in Business Administration. and completed a M.S. in Financial Planning from Seton Hall University in 2000. She earned her license as a Certified Public Accountant while employed by a major international accounting firm. Veronica’s resume includes senior accounting and finance positions within a Fortune 500 company as well as experience as a small business owner, managing a recreational marine facility for fifteen years and maintaining a boutique individual tax preparation business. A licensed Business Education teacher Veronica spent several years teaching an assortment of accounting and business classes at the high school and community college level. Passionate about financial literacy, Veronica strove to empower her students with the basic financial life skills required to succeed in today’s world. Veronica is a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and its Financial Services Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the Marine Society of the City of New York and serves as an elected trustee of The Trustees of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor in the City of New York. She is a member of, and past treasurer of, the Colts Neck Business Association. In her spare time, she enjoys trail riding throughout beautiful Monmouth County and currently serves as the President of the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club.
She also enjoys casual golf and sailing as well as learning to play the bagpipes (a bucket list item!) |
Jennifer graduated cum laude with B.A. degrees in both Art and Elementary Education from CSE. She has been recognized as "Educator of the Year" both in 2001, and in 2021 by the State Dept. of Education for Berkeley Heights School District. In 2007, she was lauded by Governor John Corzine and the State Department of Education's Amistad Commission with an Exemplary Award for Honorable Mention for Teaching Diversity. Jen is a member of the National Association of Women in the Arts, National Art Education Association, Art Educators of New Jersey, NJEA, BHEA and is a certified World Art History Associate through the Smithsonian Institute. Jen has served the CSEU community as director/choreographer/producer of the campus Annual Broadway Revues from 1991-1996 and as a volunteer research assistant to the Director of the Archives -Sister Mary Ellen Gleason- from 1999-2019. Prior to joining the Alumnae/i Association's Board of Directors in 2012, Jen represented classes from the 1990's for the Capital Campaign for Annunciation Center. In 2022 she was the recipient of the Alumnae/i Association's "Distinguished Leadership Award" for her service to the CSE/SEU community and its graduates as Alumnae/i President from 2017-2021.
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Professionally, for the last 37 years, Nancy has worked in real estate and relocation and is presently a Senior Director of Global Client Relations at Cornerstone Relocation Group. She holds a State of New Jersey Real Estate License, the Graduate Realtor Institute Designation and the Certified Relocation Professional Designation. Nancy is a Member of the St. Jude Rosary and Altar Society and has been a Saint Elizabeth University Class Agent for the Class of 1968 for over 50 years!
Michelle earned her M.S. in Management with Honors from SEU and her B.A. in English Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham-Madison. She was inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society for Business graduates in 2018. As an undergraduate, Michelle was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and served as Treasurer for two years. She was also a reporter for the campus newspaper. Michelle's vast professional experience includes more than eight years holding various corporate positions within Learning and Development. She is currently an Associate Manager, Learning Technologies at a major pharmaceutical company based in Summit, N.J. Michelle is also certified in Elementary Education and was a Computer Teacher for five years in both private and public schools. Her early career included positions in public relations, medical communications and HR consulting. This is Michelle's first time holding a position on the Board of Directors.
Sharon graduated from CSE with a B.S. in Biology. Professionally, Sharon is Professor Emeritus of the Biology Department of the Country College of Morris and has served as an instructor in the Biology Department at CSE as well as assisted with the planning and development of laboratory renovations for CSE. Additionally, she developed an affiliation agreement between the Foods & Nutrition Dept. of SEU and the County College of Morris. She has been deeply involved with the Alumnae/i Association in various capacities including: Board Secretary, Director-at-Large, Class of 1965 Agent, VPIA Search Committee Panelist, Mediation Panelist (2019), Liaison Panelist (2018) as well as committee member for Class of 1965 Reunion, North Jersey Chapter Revival, Holiday Boutique, Program Development and Budget.
Kathy graduated from CSE with a B.A. in History. She served as the CSE Alumnae/i Association & Alumni Relations Associate on campus from (1994-2014), the "Alumna" Magazine Class Notes Editor & Research Assistant, Class Representative Coordinator, Sponsor of the Academic Student Leadership Awards Program, and a President's Council Member (1992-present). Kathleen was a member of Phi Alpha Theta and the National History Honor Societies. She was a 2005 CSE President's Council Honoree and received the 2019 Alumnae/i Association "Promote the Spirit, Live the Legacy Award." Kathleen has served the Alumnae/i Association in various roles including: Treasurer (2018-present), Mediation Panelist (2019), Alumnae/i Association & CSE Liaison Panelist (2018), Director-at-Large (2014-2018), Event Chair (2014-present), Class Agent (1992-present), Holiday Boutique Co-Chair (2015-present), and Gala Scholarship Silent Auction Co-Chair (2002-2014). She has also been a part of the Program Committee (2019-present), Gala Scholarship Committee (2002-2014), and Monmouth/Ocean Chapter member (multiple years).
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