The New Jersey APSE Board of Directors is made up of a group of dedicated people who are committed to ensuring employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The NJ APSE Board of Directors is made up of a Steering Committee and Board Members.
The Steering Committee includes the President, Vice President(s), Immediate Past President, Treasurer and Secretary.
All NJ APSE Board Members are expected to, at minimum:
Interested in Learning More?
If you are interested in taking on a leadership role in Supported Employment in New Jersey, and would like to learn more about volunteering on a committee, or becoming a NJ APSE Board Member, feel free to contact any of our current Board Members or reach out to us at newjerseyapse@gmail.com.
Amy Watts, President
Neighbours, Inc.
Nantanee Koppstein,
Vice President
Family Member & SRC Member
Rebecca Shulman,
Past President
Jewish Vocational Services NJ
Mary Lopatosky, Treasurer
Supported Employee Advocate
Wesley Anderson, Secretary
The Arc of New Jersey
Margaret Gilbride, National APSE Board Member
The Boggs Center - Rutgers
Glori Bine-Callagy
Alternatives, Inc./
Bridges to Employment
Barbara Abrams
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey
Elaine Katz
Kessler Foundation
Karen Alexander
NJTIP @ Rutgers
Steering Committee terms are 2 years in length.
A general Board Member serves a term of 3 years.
If a Board Member becomes a member of the Steering Committee, the 3 year term becomes suspended until the two year term is completed.