Student Director

Kaitlyn Doyle

Hello everyone, my name is Kaitlyn Doyle and I am running for the position of Student Director of the Honors Program. I would like to be director because the honors program has been like a second family to me at Stockton. I met some of my closest friends through this program and my hope is to unite the program again the way it was when I was a freshman. As for experience, I’ve been on the honors executive board for two years as the Fundraising & Finance director and am currently the Vice President of Stockton’s Quidditch team. As someone that has been on, and led, executive boards I know how to effectively run an organization and work well with others. Also, I constantly check my email and would be very open to hearing your opinions and ideas for the program. Hopefully I will be given the opportunity to be your fearless leader for the next year!

Student Assistant Director

Francesca DeVito

My name is Jessica Klein, and I am running for the Co-Events Coordinator position with Amanda. I am a freshman environmental science major who is eager to get more involved in the Honor’s Program. In high school, I was the president of Choir and the secretary of History Club, and it was a point of pride to be able to take the reins of leadership in the clubs I loved. I want to do that here at Stockton as well. So far I have joined the all-female acapella group on campus, Stockata, but I want to be a more active member of the Honor’s community. As the Co-Events Coordinator, I would make sure to take everyone’s ideas into consideration and work hard with Amanda and the other E-Board members to make everyone’s ideas a reality. I know that Amanda and I will bring a lot of creativity, energy, enthusiasm, and know-how to the position. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Maggie Simek

How’s it hanging?  My name is Margaret and I’m here to run for events coordinator!  I’m a junior that just transferred in to Stockton, and so far I’m loving it— poor cellphone coverage and all!  I whole heartedly believe that the key to any club is camaraderie and togetherness.  If a voluntary organization isn’t fun or at the very least doesn’t make you feel like an outsider, what’s even the point?  I want to help make Honors into something that’s more than a club you drag yourself to for free pizza and a footnote on a resume.  Of course, I’m not just some kid off the street and I have experience that includes but is not limited to being the President of my old college’s Gay Straight Alliance and an active member of the Student Pathways Leadership Institute.  Additionally, I am fresh off an internship with Spencer’s Gifts corporate and I saw firsthand what a culture of fun and excitement can do for an organization.  And if you remember from my campaign speech, I can make a killer Spotify playlist!  Cheers and thank you!

Public Outreach Director

Jillian Umali

Hi! My name is Jillian Umali, and I am currently a Freshman running for the position of Public Outreach Director. Last year, I was the Communications Officer in my high school’s JROTC program, so I have experience in collaborating with others to accomplish a task. Furthermore, I have already helped table at a recent Open House where I interacted with several students and parents interested in what the Honors Program has to offer. My main strengths include dedication and passion, which are qualities that drive me to inspire others in reaching their potentials. This proves that I am willing to go above and beyond what is expected so that I can become a successful Public Outreach Director. If I am elected, I will apply this knowledge to motivate prospective Honors students to join our welcoming community. Although this is only my first semester here at Stockton, my participation thus far will encourage future students that being a member of Stockton University’s Honors Program is a decision they will not regret.

NANCY WRAGA

Hello! My name is Nancy Wraga, and I’m a junior in the Honors Program, majoring in Health Science. I am running for Director of Outreach for my third academic year. I hope to serve as Director of Outreach again in order to continue contributing to the honors program and to help recruit new honors students! I look forward to working with all of you in some way or another, and thanks in advance for considering me!

Director of Community Service

Andrew Cross

Hello, I am Andy Jay Cross, a sophomore Sustainability major. In my freshman year at Stockton, I was actively involved with Stockton
Sustainability Trust and SAVE (Stockton Action Volunteers for the Environment) in several on-campus initiatives and clean-up projects.
This semester, I have become involved in the Stockton chapter for Books Without Borders, and assisted them on Make A Difference Day. I am running for the e-board position of Director of Community Service in order to make a difference in the community. Hopefully, I would be able to recruit not just Honors students, but all Stockton students, to become involved with events and activities designed to make the world a better place. In particular, I intend on doing fundraisers for several charities and projects, such as an event to benefit a social development project in developing nations. Later on in the semester, I was thinking of teaming up with SAVE jointly to conduct their annual cleanup of the nearby Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Such an event would provide Honors students with an excellent way to get service hours under their belts.Thanks for your support and if elected, I hope that together we can improve the vitality of the world community.

Kate Volpe

Hi, my name is Kate Volpe, and I am the current director of community service.  I am running for re-election because I am truly passionate about this position, and have given it my all over the past twelve months.  My number one goal as Director of Community Service is to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved: I get the word out to everyone about service projects and dialogues; I’ve been certified to lead reflection sessions; and I have organized two major Honors service projects: Jungle Jam, which is held in April to buy rainforest acreage in Costa Rica, and the Run Run Rudolph Run 5k.  As Honors begins to expand and grow, I want to be here to raise the bar for service in the program, while also making it as easy and accessible as possible for you all to take part.  Please vote for me, Kate Volpe, so that I can continue to work with you all to give back to our community.

Peer Mentoring Director

ZEAL KAMDAR

Hello my name is Zeal Kamdar and I am running for Peer Mentoring Director. Since I already have the experience of being in this position I feel like I can add a lot of value to my position and go above and beyond in fulfilling all my responsibilities. I remember how important of an impact my mentor had on me as an incoming freshmen. Students relate to our upperclassmen at a level that we can’t find with professors or parents. I believe I have the leadership skills and experience to make a new environment feel comfortable for all of the freshmen. I want to show the prospective students that the honors program is all about comradery and giving back. The fellowship among honors students is key to the success of the honors program. As the peer mentor director I will ensure that this fellowship will be shared not only among people in the same year, but also among people of different years.

Fundraising and Finance Director

Yoni Pier

Hi everyone, my name’s Yoni (Jonathan) and I’m a freshman here at Stockton University. I’m the one on the right.

I’m a dual major in the MBA program with a focus in finance and I plan to go to law school and practice corporate law professionally. I play soccer and was a member of my high school’s national honors society program. The Honors program’s finances are safe in my hands.

DAN TIDCOMBE

Hi, I’m Dan and I’m a freshman here at Stockton University. I am a Literature major with a concentration in Creative Writing. After college I plan to continue writing and pursuing other creative endeavors. I want to join the honors program E-Board because I want to get more involved in helping the program and I want to be able to give back to the students and faculty members who work hard in the program

Class of 2018 Representative

Justine Centner

Hello Class of 2018! I am a sophomore here at Stockton, however I will be graduating a year early! A little about me.. I am a health science major with a concentration in Communication Disorders. Over at Rowan I was hall council president my freshman year, so students came to me with any issues and I was able to sort them out to the best of my abilities. I am currently the K-Family Relations Chair for Circle K, which is an amazing organization that offers a lot of volunteer opportunities. I would love to be Class Rep to help the needs of my fellow classmates and be able to communicate any problems or resolve any questions. I have been successful with this in the past and hope to be able to have this type of position again as your class representative!

Class of 2020 Representative

Kate DohertY

Hello! My name is Kate Doherty. I am a freshman Sustainability major with a concentration in Energy. I am running to be your Class of 2020 Representative. My previous leadership experience includes being president of the National Honors Society chapter at my high school this past year, cooperating with other school organizations to fundraise for the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Ocean County.  As president, I was responsible for projecting my peers’ concerns and ideas to our advisor and helping to make them become a reality.  I am committed to carrying out the same responsibilities as the Class of 2020 Representative in the Honors Program here at Stockton. As freshmen, it is our responsibility to get involved in our Honors Program to set the stage for our next four years. Vote for me as 2020 Representative and I will make sure our ideas count, our concerns are understood, and our involvement in Honors is remarkable.