NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Althea D. Ford will deliver the keynote address at Berkeley College’s 14th Annual Women’s History Month celebration. The event aims to bring together women and men to recognize the importance of community, unity, and collective progress.
The celebration is scheduled for Monday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Berkeley College’s Woodland Park Campus located at 44 Rifle Camp Road. The event is open to faculty, staff, students, and members of the wider community.
This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together Positively: Continuing the Conversation.” Organizers say it builds on last year’s momentum by encouraging dialogue among leaders in government and the community from diverse backgrounds.
Panelists include Orlando Cruz, Deputy Director of the Passaic County Board of Commissioners and President of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce; Cassandra “Sandi” Lazara, Director of the Passaic County Board of Commissioners; Michael Melham, Mayor of Belleville; Christina Schratz, Passaic County Commissioner; and Howard Haughton, CEO of Eva’s Village—a nonprofit organization supporting individuals facing food insecurity, homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.
For more information or to register for the event, visit Berkeley College’s website here.
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), where Ford serves as vice president for government affairs, represents private-sector employers throughout New Jersey. According to its official website, NJBIA is recognized as the nation’s largest statewide employer association serving various sectors. The association advances its members’ competitive excellence while providing essential services such as advocacy and practical information to support business prosperity (source). Michele Siekerka leads NJBIA as president and chief executive officer (source). NJBIA also works to foster partnerships between businesses, government entities, and academic institutions across New Jersey (source).
