Next Gen

Maisha Simmons Director, N.J. grantmaking Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Passionate about achieving health equity for everyone, Simmons has been responsible for coordinating — and leading the drive in supporting — a variety of RWJF programs to promote...

Alexis Bailey Vice president of government affairs New Jersey Business & Industry Association Considered a rising star with a keen legal eye in New Jersey’s business advocacy world, effectively engaging with lawmakers on employment and labor policy...

Jessica Stewart Senior associate RP Consulting In addition to her full-time work at South Jersey political consulting firm specializing in fundraising and event planning, she is a trustee of Camden County College and the college’s foundation. A...

Maya Curry Vice president, communications and DEI Newark Regional Business Partnership An all-around contributor to the success of NRBP's members by engaging in one-on-one member care conversations and sharing meaningful resources she has led the group’s DEI...

Dr. Adeola Sonaike Chief operating officer Baker Street Behavioral Health An epidemiologist and public health practitioner, she specializes in health policy, chronic disease prevention, intellectual and developmental disabilities and neuroepidemiology through research, advocacy, program development and community...

Renita Luke-Siddon Director, Family Health Center Jersey Shore Medical Center In addition to being a veteran who also serves as co-chair of HMH’s veterans resource group, Luke-Siddon is key leader of Family Health Center, which provides a...

Aiyana Goldberg Associate Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi First-generation Cuban focuses her practice on real estate, land use and related transactional matters. Her practice also includes Alcoholic Beverage Control law, where she has experience with ABC licensing and...

Audley Wilson CEO Roboburger He is the inventor of Roboburger, the world’s first fully autonomous robotic vending machine — one that makes a freshly cooked hamburger in three minutes. Bisola TaiwoMahalaxmi Aburi  

Yambeli Gomez Political director – New Jersey SEIU 32BJ She spearheads important legislation initiatives on behalf of 32BJ’s more than 13,000 members in New Jersey, as well as advocating for the members in front of elected officials....

Andrea Oliver-Harris Senior director and chief quality officer Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. She is responsible for Horizon’s enterprise Quality Improvement Program, where she passionately leads the ongoing design, development, implementation and management of the...