Rebecca Bryan, DNP, APN, is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Resilience. She oversees initiatives that transform New Jersey into a trauma responsive, healing centered state, grounded in positive and adverse childhood experiences science as well as principles of healing centered engagement. Dr. Bryan has decades of experience in nursing, including as a primary care nurse practitioner and in community outreach. She has been an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Rutgers University Camden and has published research demonstrating how risks generated by ACEs align with risks for wounding and delayed healing. Dr. Bryan earned her DNP from Rutgers University, Camden, her MSN from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and her BSN from Gwynedd-Mercy College. She holds the Trauma Competency Certification from Lakeside Global Institute.

Jenny Boyett is the co-founder of The ColorWorks Group, a training company that helps school nurses, students, educators, and families understand how personality wiring shapes communication, learning, and connection. Before launching Colorworks, Jenny spent two decades on staff at North Point Ministries, where she focused on leadership development and team dynamics. Jenny’s work has helped shape the resources I Said This, You Heard That and A Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring. Both of which are used in schools, organizations, and homes to strengthen relationships through temperament insight. Jenny has also contributed to leadership projects with John Maxwell and Pat Lencioni. The daughter of a schoolteacher and a mom to four daughters of her own (including triplets in their twenties and one in high school), Jenny brings both professional experience and personal understanding to her work with schools. Jenny’s passionate about helping school nurses and students build healthier communication and a stronger school culture.

Lorraine has over 40 years of experience as a nurse; 23 of those years has been in school Nursing. She was a school nurse in South – Orange Maplewood, a school nurse supervisor in Hillsborough and the supervisor of special services in Hillsborough before accepting the position as the state school nurse consultant in Trenton. She was an adjunct professor at the College of Saint Elizabeth where she taught in the RN to BSN program. Lorraine earned her school nurse certification, master’s in education, and master’s in school nursing from Seton Hall University. She has served in several leadership capacities in school nurse associations including president of Essex County School Nurse Association and president of theNew Jersey State School Nurse Association. She has presented at both national and state conferences. She is a 2016 J&J school health leadership fellow and has been recognized by the New Jersey League for Nursing for her work and dedication.

Greta Anschuetz is Assistant Commissioner for the Division of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD,) and Tuberculosis (TB) Services for New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH.) She joined New Jersey Department of Health in 2018 as its STD Director. She was promoted to Assistant Commissioner in January 2023. Assistant Commissioner Anschuetz’s professional journey in public health began as an intern at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on the Connect to Protect® adolescent HIV prevention program and at the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health (PDPH) working on the high school STD screening program. During her nearly 12-year tenure at PDPH, Assistant Commissioner Anschuetz served as STD epidemiologist, managing the surveillance team ensuring that all cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis had complete reporting. She earned her Master of Public Health, Epidemiology from Drexel University in 2005 and her Bachelor of Biopsychology in 2003. From 2018-2019, Assistant Commissioner Anschuetz served as National Chair of the Board for the National Coalition of STD Directors, a position she was elected to by her peers. Currently, Greta serves as the STD Subcommittee Chair for the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. When not working, Greta enjoys traveling stateside and beyond, visiting her family dairy farm in northeast Michigan, documenting her family tree including collecting old black and white family photos, perfecting both knitting and crocheting and practicing German and French.

Ashley graduated with her BSN and completed her School Nurse certification at Seton Hall University. She has worked in various fields of nursing, including Postpartum, School Nursing, and Diabetes Education. While she was a substitute school nurse, she discovered something scary--she knew practically nothing about Type 1 diabetes! It was her own personal former school nurse who mentioned Camp Nejeda as a place to work and learn all about Type 1 diabetes. In 2012, unbeknownst to her at the time, she started her love affair with diabetes, by going to work at Camp Nejeda. It changed her life forever. Fast forward to present day, and she has been a camp nurse for 13 years now, serves on their Medical Committee, and is employed as their Education & Technology Coordinator. It was through her working connections at camp, that a Pediatric Endocrinologist gave her the idea that she should be working in diabetes full time. She didn't even know there was such an option in nursing! Through a series of events, she ended up leaving school nursing, obtaining her 1000 hours of diabetes education, and sitting for her CDE exam. Ashley has been a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist since 2015, and continues to work with both the adult and pediatric populations for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. But, her first love will always be for Type 1 diabetes and the children it affects. Her diabetes education career has been with Atlantic Health, Robert Wood Johnson, and Hunterdon Healthcare System. She is a CPT (certified pump trainer) for all the major pump companies and is no longer afraid of insulin pumps! Most recently, she served on the NJ DOE Task Force for updating the guidelines for students with diabetes. She loves giving educational presentations and has been honored to be asked for various school districts over the years. After all, school nurses are very close to her heart.

A Mental Health Registered Dietitian, Lauren Dorman is a Nutrition Therapist and Body Image Expert who has 23 years of experience working alongside children and adults struggling with food anxiety, body image, and self-esteem, as well as disordered and emotional eating. She is also a certified diabetes educator. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, she obtained a Master’s degree in Nutrition from Rutgers University. Lauren is the owner of Schools, Master Food and Mood, presenting regularly to school districts (both professional development and student presentations) and at webinars, conferences (NJSSNA, ASAP-NJ, NJEA, NJAHPERD, NAMI, NJCEC, NJAMHAA) and wellness events. She is a frequent podcast guest and the author of the book Nine to Nourished. Lauren is known as a change leader and innovator, devoted to strengthening one’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being. She believes that everyone deserves to have access to education from a Registered Dietitian.

Gina Emge, MSN, RN, NCSN, is currently employed as a certified school nurse at Lenape High School, which is part of the Lenape Regional High School District in South Jersey. Ms. Emge joined the Burlington County School Nurses Association and the New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) in 2002, and has since served in numerous leadership roles, including County Representative to NJSSNA, NJSSNA Communications Chair, NJSSNA Legislative Chair, and NJSSNA Representative to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN Director). Ms. Emge has been deeply engaged in advancing school nursing at the district, state, and national levels through her research, publication of school health practice documents, legislative advocacy, and professional presentations. A notable highlight of Ms. Emge’s career was her instrumental role in initiating and shaping legislation that created the New Jersey School Nurse Consultant position within the New Jersey Department of Education.

Danielle Kennedy is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) with a deep commitment to patient advocacy, health empowerment, and inclusive education. For the past four years, she has served as the Lead Educator at the Diabetes Foundation, where she combines her expertise in nutrition and diabetes management with a heartfelt dedication to supporting individuals from all walks of life. Danielle is especially committed to addressing health disparities and tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of various populations. Through her role at the Diabetes Foundation Inc., Danielle has had the privilege of walking alongside individuals navigating the lifelong journey of diabetes and chronic disease. Her approach is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and empowerment—ensuring that every person she works with feels heard, respected, and capable of making lasting, positive changes in their lives.

Rita Saltiel-Berzin is a Registered Nurse and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) with a master’s degree in public health. She has a longstanding commitment to improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes. With over 25 years of experience in diabetes education, Rita has become a trusted leader in the field, known for blending clinical expertise with compassionate, culturally responsive care. Driven by a deep passion for health education, Rita has developed and led numerous community-based programs focused on prevention of diabetes, self-management, and empowerment. Her work emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care, health literacy, and equitable access to resources, especially in underserved communities. Rita believes that knowledge is a powerful tool—and when patients are equipped with the right information and support, they can become active participants in their own care. Her work is grounded in cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, ensuring that education and resources are accessible and relevant to individuals across diverse backgrounds and communities.

Nicole Lam is the Priority Setting Epidemiologist and is the lead for the School Health Team and is also a respiratory disease subject matter expert. Nicole received her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and started her career in respiratory virus surveillance at the New Jersey Department of Health. Prior to her current position, Nicole spent over ten years as part of the Regional Epidemiology Program within NJDOH, working with local health departments and public health partners on communicable disease.

Janice Loschiavo recently retired from an adjunct instructor position of 23 years at William Paterson University's Graduate Nursing Division. She also taught at Caldwell University and served as a field supervisor for New Jersey City University. Ms. Loschiavo received recognition for excellence both in teaching and as a school nurse including the New Jersey City University's Distinguished Alumni Award (2014), the Governor's Teacher Recognition Award (2006-2007), and the New Jersey State School Nurse of the Year (1994-1995). Mrs. Loschiavo has delivered numerous webinars and is a contributing speaker for Legal One, David Nash, Esq. In addition to many articles she has authored seven books including School Nursing: The Essential Reference and Fast Facts for the School Nurse, currently going into the fifth edition.

Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, NCSN, FNASN, is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Hunter College, The City University of New York and a practicing school nurse in lower Manhattan. A strong advocate for the promotion of equitable school health services, she researches chronic illness management in schools and the provision of school nursing services. Her scholarship and professional interests embrace public health, children’s mental health, and school health policies. Dr. McCabe is currently researching the impact of immigration, school connectedness and belonging, and language services for children and their families. Among her honors include induction as Fellow to the New York Academy of Medicine, Fellow to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the Dean Gail McCain Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Service, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Applied Scholarship from Hunter College, and the Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing.

Krista Schroeder, PhD, RN received her PhD in Nursing from Columbia University and is currently working as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Temple University College of Public Health. A strong advocate for upstream approaches to health promotion, she works closely with students, clinical partners, and public health professionals to conduct research that can illuminate and intervene upon barriers to health. More specifically, her professional interests focus on conducting research that leverages large, complex, and multi-level datasets to capture social determinants of health. Much of her research has been conducted in school settings and/or with school nurse partners. Her current projects include several studies focused on how adverse childhood experience (ACEs) can serve as or intersect with social determinants of health. In addition to her research, she maintains an active clinical practice as a nurse and teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

Elyse Pivnick has over 30 years of experience in developing and managing environmental health projects in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. In 1999, she created Isles’ Environmental Health Initiative with funds from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The program has since grown to address a broad range of policy and practice challenges in the areas of lead poisoning, asthma, pest management, energy efficiency, electrification, healthy schools, open space, exercise, workforce development and policy change. Ms. Pivnick presents nationally on lead and healthy homes issues and about the need to work across sectors to achieve healthier homes and better services for those already affected by lead. Ms. Pivnick served for 12 years as board member for National Center for Healthy Housing. She is currently the co-chair of the Health Committee of Lead-Free NJ. She has a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.

Sheila Caldwell, BSN, RN, CSN, FNASN is a school nurse in Monmouth County and co-chair of the Health Committee Co-Chair of Lead-Free New Jersey. Sheila is well respected in the school nursing specialty within New Jersey and nationally. She is also currently a member of the National Education Association (NEA) Disability Rights and Resource Cadre. She serves as the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Community Monitor of their two major discussion communities since 2012. She is a proud Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow, Mentor, and Past Outreach Coordinator. Sheila had also served on the National Institute of Health’s Network of the National Library of Medicine – Middle Atlantic Region’s Special Advisory Group. Sheila has served in a number of other capacities on nursing, educational, and socially conscious organizations. She has received numerous accolades and awards in New Jersey and nationally. Sheila has provided presentations at the national, state, regional, county and local levels concerning school health and other important health topics.

Jim is a Proud Dad to 2 Sons, Grateful Paramedic, Fortunate CEO of TEAM LIFE, INC., and Blessed Man of Faith. Jim Schatzle has been involved in the Emergency Medical Services field for over 40 Years, as an EMT, Firefighter, and Paramedic, interning at Johns Hopkins and Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. In 1994, Jim established TEAM LIFE, INC., a training and AED sales company in Colts Neck, NJ. Along with a highly motivated team of Healthcare Professionals, TEAM LIFE has trained over 100,000 people in CPR, AED, and Advanced Classes for over 30 years. Jim is an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University, School of Health Sciences and Moravian University, Psychology Department, recently completed his Master of Arts degree in Happiness Studies, and currently a PhD. Candidate in Human Flourishing. Jim is a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown of Colts Neck where he served as Mayor and Township Committeeman from 2007-2015. Jim’s goal is to empower people with knowledge and equipment to increase the chance of survival in times of emergencies – ANYONE CAN BE A HERO.

Jeni Sudhakaran currently serves as the Population Assessment Coordinator for the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program. Jeni’s responsibilities include identifying and monitoring pockets of under-immunized children by estimating immunization coverage and exemption rates among children in New Jersey schools. Additionally, Jeni’s is the resident expert on the NJ State Sanitary Code for pupils in school, college rules, hospital rules, and the childhood immunization insurance law. Jeni regularly provides presentations and technical assistance to the regulated communities on the importance of immunizations and compliance with the school immunization requirements. Jeni has been with the New Jersey State Department of Health, specifically in the field of Public Health for over 20 years. Jeni holds a master’s degree in public health with an emphasis in health systems & policy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry.

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Gail Hall has earned her BSN from Villanova University and both her MSN and CSN certification from Monmouth University. She has served as a school nurse across preschool, elementary, and high school settings, Currently, she provides comprehensive school health services to students and staff at Freehold and Marlboro High Schools in the Freehold Regional High School District. Gail is the Legislative Chair of the NJ State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA), where she advocates for school health policy and has testified before the NJ Senate Budget Committee. She also serves as Legislative Chair and Past President of the Monmouth County School Nurses Association (MCSNA), and has held roles as Education Chair. Outside of work, Gail finds joy in spending time with her husband Tom and their five grandchildren.

Francine Pfeffer is an Associate Director of Government Relations at the New Jersey Education Association where she lobbies the New Jersey State legislature. A former high school history teacher and school librarian, she holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and French from the University of Delaware and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University.

Stephanie received a BA-PSY from Immaculata University in 2000 and a BSN from Widener University in 2004. She started her nursing career in the CICU at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2006 she transitioned to NICU at Virtua Health. She obtained her School Nurse Certification from Rutgers-Camden in 2016. After completing the certification she worked in districts caring for students grades Pre-K-12. Currently, she is the School Nurse at Lindenwold Middle School in Camden County. Since 2021 she has volunteered on the Executive Board of NJSSNA, and has held the position of Membership Chair/County Liaison (2021-2025) and Co-Legislation Chair (2025-present). She is also a committee member of the Education (9/22), Legislation (7/24) and Rising Star (7/25) Committees. Outside of nursing she assists in mentoring a Middle School Ministry, and also sits on the committee for Boy Scout Troop 47 as committee secretary.