Marty Siederer, President

Marty is a veteran non-profit organization leader.  He graduated from Livingston College with a degree in journalism and urban studies in 1977. As a Loyal Son of Rutgers and recipient of the Rutgers Alumni Association’s Walter Seward Class of 1931 Award, his volunteerism to Rutgers also includes serving as president of the Rutgers School of Communication & Information Alumni Association and as a former President of both the Livingston Alumni Association and the Rutgers Alumni Association.  Marty is a former alumni representative to the University Senate.

 

Chris Van Eerde, Vice President and Programs Committee Chair

Chris is a 2012 graduate of Rutgers University, where he earned degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Following graduation, Chris began his law enforcement career with the Rutgers University Police Department before joining the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, where he currently serves as a detective and hostage negotiator.

Chris is an active leader within the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, serving on multiple state-wide committees and fundraiser for the NJ Special Olympics.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Chris is a highly respected and decorated baseball official. His officiating resume includes multiple NCAA Regional Tournaments, the NJCAA Division III World Series, and the Little League World Series.

 

Kim Sciallo, Treasurer and Immediate Past President

Kim is the Global Process Owner of Credit Risk Management for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. She is a graduate of University College – Rutgers New Brunswick with a  Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Labor Studies.  Kim also serves as the Chair of the University College–Rutgers New Brunswick Alumni Association.  She has held various Alumni leadership roles, including a term as RUAA Board Member, Corporate Secretary of the RUAA, past Chair of the Alumni Leaders Council Committee, and member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. Kim has worked on  many UCRNBAA and RUAA committees and planned various RUAA events, such as Homecoming, Reunion, and the Run for RAH (Rutgers Against Hunger).

 

Miette Brown, Secretary

Miette is a dedicated educator specializing in gifted and STEM education, a Trustee for the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children, and has a strong background in event planning. She is a Learning Experience Leader, was selected to present papers at both state and national professional conferences, and works with MAST STEM Academy in Shenzhen, China.

 

Dr. Susan Mansfield Byrne, Special Events Committee Chair

A member of The Rutgers Club for 40+ years, Susan has served The Club as Secretary, Co-Chair of the Special Events Committee, and conceived of and planned the Nine and Dine golf events.  She helped with the transition from the Club’s College Avenue location to its current home on Livingston Campus by planning both the grand opening and 60^th anniversary of The Club.  A graduate of Douglass College and the RU Graduate School of Education, Susan is a retired Elementary School Principal.

 

Andrew Cousins, Finance Committee Chair

For more than ten years, Andrew has been on the RU staff and currently serves as the Director of Budgeting and Accounting for the Division of Student Affairs. He feels that his experience in financial management will be invaluable in managing The Club’s finances and ensuring fiscal responsibility.  He also hosts a podcast and has built a network of connections and skills that he feels will be beneficial in assisting The Club in event planning and community engagement.

 

Andrea Cunnell, Membership/Recruitment Chair

Bio coming soon.

 

Marilyn Gonyo, Governance Chair

A Past President of The Rutgers Club, Marilyn has served the Club in many varied positions over the years, including Trustee, Secretary, Vice President and Chair of several different committees.  Currently she serves as Chair of the Governance/Bylaws Committee.

She received her doctoral degree from the RU Graduate School of Education and is a Past President of that school’s Alumni Association.  Marilyn also is the recipient of the GSE Distinguished Service Award.   She is a retired professor from Georgian Court University where she directed the graduate programs in special education and learning disabilities.  Currently, Marilyn serves on the Board of  Trustees for that University.

Marilyn has held leadership roles in many professional organizations at the national, state, and local levels and is the recipient of many honors and awards.  Now retired, she enjoys her time in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, her home away from home.

 

Krishna Jhaveri, Member at Large

Krishna is a 2010 graduate of the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. A practicing attorney specializing in transactional matters and municipal law, Krishna brings a professional’s eye for detail and a lifelong connection to Rutgers to the Executive Committee. Krishna is grateful for the foundation he gained while at Rutgers, and looks forward to giving back to the university through volunteer work with The Rutgers Club.

 

Rosie Kasica, Communications Committee Chair

A graduate of RU with a BA in Journalism & Mass Media, Rosie earned her MA in Broadcast Journalism from New York University.  She serves on the Advisory Board of the Rutgers Institute for Women’s Leadership, and is a mentor in the Alison R. Bernstein Media Mentoring Program. Rosie is a member of both the National and State Associations for the Society of Professional Journalists. Currently, Rosie is an Administrative Specialist at Far Hills Country Day School.