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 one-to-one or 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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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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Patrick Richards - President-elect
Precision Maintenance 1
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Jessica Tomkins COO
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Ally Evans Fundraising Manager
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Barbara Hathaway Program Services Director/Master Trainer
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Egda Veloz Finance Coordinator
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Maria Paduano Program Coordinator
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Rebecca Powers Regional Program Director- Burlington & Gloucester Counties
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Julia Fadeeva Program Coordinator
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Smita Tilak Literacy Specialist
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Nicole Quinn Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
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Neha Shah Literacy Specialist
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Jo Krish Program Director
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Spenta Bharda Literacy Specialist
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Jhanna Even Program Director
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Maria Paduano Program Coordinator
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Barbara Bagger Regional Program Director- Union & Middlesex Programs
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Anita Alvarado Administrative Assistant
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Andres Parra Literacy Specialist
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Rachel Wagner Program Coordinator