2025 Sponsors and Hosts
2025 Selection and Nomination Committee
Host Committee
Co-Chair, Paul DiLorenzo, Salem Health & Wellness Foundation
Co-Chair, Melissa Fox, Acenda Integrated Health and Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing, A New Jersey Public Health Institute
Institutional Host, Tine Hansen-Turton, Woods System of Care
Institutional Host, Joseph DiBella, Conner Strong & Buckelew
Committee Members
Cory Storch, Bridgeway Behavioral Health
Buddy Garfinkle, Bridgeway Behavioral Health
Frank Ghinassi, Rutgers University
Nancy De Leon Link, Homestead Smart Health Plans
Cindy Wildermuth, Abilities of Northwest New Jersey
Ken Gill, Rutgers University
Robert Parkinson, Turning Point
Regina Widdows, SERV Behavioral Health System
Victor Luna, Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey
Marla Meyers, Legacy Treatment Services
Chris Michael Kirk, Trenton Health Team
Merilee Rutolo, Center for Family Services
Lisa Morina, Cooper Foundation
Jeff Shisler, Abilities Solutions
Lisa Dressner, Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Deanna Sperling, Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
Traci Jordan, PCS
Hitesh Patel, Rapps LTC Pharmacy
Kevin Dougher, Johnson Kendall and Johnson
Mike Haggerty, Allies, Inc.
Julia Taylor, Trenton Health Team
Richard Stagliano, Center for Family Services
Ken Pecoraro, CPC Integrated Health
Dan Rhoton, Hopeworks
George Richards, Archway Programs
Derry Holland, Oaks Integrated Care
Kendria McWilliams, Maryville
Melissa Fox, Acenda Integrated Health
Toni Pergolin, Bancroft
Maria Emerson, Virtua Health
Wendy Aita, Rowan University
2024 Award Winners
Brittany Enright, Oaks Integrated Care Director
Cheryl Towns, Community Care Team at Trenton Health Team
Dr. Eric Schwartz, The Trenton Neighborhood Initiative
Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID)
Alicia Likachko, Eye 2 Eye
GoMo Health EmpowerU
Dawn King, Allies
Project Search
Michael Landis, The Neighborhood Center in Camden
Nancy Schneeloch, Bridgeway Behavioral Health
Ocean First Foundation
Pamela Baker, CSPNJI
Debra Wentz, New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies