NJSACC Welcomes First Class of Afterschool Ambassadors
Second class to be inducted in January 2010
NJSACC, the network for New Jersey’s afterschool communities, welcomed its first class of Afterschool Ambassadors this month. 19 Ambassadors were chosen for their leadership, expertise and commitment to the field of afterschool.
"Afterschool programs work hard every day to help children succeed in school and in life. I want to represent the field, to share our successes and help programs be even more effective," says Theresa A. Roessner, Afterschool Ambassador.
The NJSACC Afterschool Ambassadors are a select group of leaders in New Jersey's Afterschool communities who volunteer to serve as spokespeople, conveners and resources for the field. Afterschool Ambassadors will work with NJSACC to build countywide networks of afterschool organizations, advocates and partners. Afterschool Ambassadors will develop public awareness of afterschool issues, build a strong network for afterschool program professionals, and establish professional development opportunities throughout the state.
"The field is changing rapidly as we learn more about how afterschool can improve the odds for children and families. We are looking to the Ambassadors to build local and countywide support for the kinds of high quality afterschool programs that make a real difference," says Diane Genco, executive director of NJSACC.
All Ambassadors receive special training workshops and networking opportunities. An application for the second class of Ambassadors will be available soon. Completed applications will be due on December 4, 2009. If you have questions about the Afterschool Ambassadors, please contact Sarah Cruz at sarahbcruz@njsacc.org.
2009 NJSACC Afterschool Ambassadors
Rosalind E. Norrell-Nance, AtlantiCare Atlantic City Family Centers
Paul J. Casey, Boys & Girls Club of Garfield
Sebastian Rodriguez, NJA3 Inc.
Martha A Lawless, Willingboro Before/After School Program
Lorin D. Powell, Just Kids: Archway Programs
Cynthia L.Angelo, Cumberland Empowerment Zone
Theresa McKay-Booth, Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA
Dorine A. Francis, FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
Hazel J. Dlugos, La Casa De Don Pedro, Inc.
Piedad Vasquez, FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
Bill Roberts, Abrakadoodle
Dawn P. Rannie-White, DCR Consulting, Training and Facilitation
Michael J. MacEwan Jr., 21st CCLC / Jewish Renaissance Foundation
Angela Ahbez-Anderson, Charisma Savoir Faire Princess Program
Antonio Arenas, Hanover Township School Age Child Care (HTSACC)
Helen L. Simpson, Ocean County YMCA
Robert M. Foster, Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc.
Quanae Palmer Chambliss, Family Strength Associates
Theresa A. Roessner, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
