About Literacy New Jersey

Literacy New Jersey exists so all adults have the opportunity to read, write, and communicate effectively. We do this by training volunteer tutors to help adult learners and by supporting a network of literacy programs.
Literacy New Jersey provides free instruction to adults who need help with reading, writing, math and speaking English. Trained volunteer tutors work with adults in small groups to help them improve their language and literacy skills so they can reach their life goals.
Literacy NJ:
- Offers free adult literacy services in twelve counties: Burlington, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Sussex, Warren, Union, Hudson, Atlantic, and Cape.
- Provides comprehensive training to prepare community volunteers to tutor adults.
- Provides professional development, technical assistance, training and other support services to 14 affiliate member programs.
- Develops and disseminates instructional materials and training on key topics in adult literacy.
- Advocates on behalf of a statewide network of programs for increased funding and increased visibility for the need for adult literacy services.
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Christine D'Agostino - President
Carpenter Contractor Trust
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Vicki Beyer - Secretary
Stark & Stark
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Bill Boglioli Board Member
Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, Holmdel Funeral Home
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Shyamoli De
LVA Camden County (retired)
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Alex Dundara - Treasurer
WithumSmith+Brown
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Junel Hutchinson
Perth Amboy Business Improvement Disrict
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Denise Keyser
Ballard Spahr
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Sable Lomax
Fearless Futures
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Karlene O'Connor
Woodbury Councilwoman (2017-2023)
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Patrick Richards - President-elect
Precision Maintenance 1
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Jessica Tomkins COO
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Kim Brockway Fundraising Manager, Individual Donors
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Barbara Hathaway Program Services Director/Master Trainer
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Ame Kuhl Office Manager
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Laura Pistoia Training Director
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Ally Schmidt Fundraising Manager/Digital Navigator
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Egda Veloz Finance Coordinator
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Maria Paduano Program Coordinator
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Julia Fadeeva Program Coordinator
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Olga Shatnaia Data Specialist
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Smita Tilak Literacy Specialist
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Nicole Quinn Program Coordinator
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Neha Shah Literacy Specialist
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Jo Krish Program Director
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Janet Morales Literacy Specialist
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Owen Faecher Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
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Jhanna Even Program Director
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Maria Paduano Program Coordinator
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Eileen Griffiths Literacy Specialist
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Barbara Bagger Regional Program Director- Union & Middlesex Programs
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Anita Alvarado Literacy Specialist
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Rae Esmores Literacy Specialist
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Christine Houseworth Program Coordinator
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Andres Parra Program Coordinator
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Katherine Stubb Data Specialist
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Tamar Samuel-Siegel Program Coordinator
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Rosa Canete Literacy Specialist