ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Bob Menendez & Cory Booker
Bob Menendez; Cory Booker
D-N.J.
U.S. Senators
New Jersey is fortunate to not only have two senators who have substantial influence in Washington (Menendez is chair of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee) and bring programs (and...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Jonathan Holloway
Jonathan Holloway
President
Rutgers University
The Garden State Guarantee, which greatly increases aid to families making less than $100,000 (including full tuition for many) is a game-changer. And the Summer Service Internship initiative is a difference-maker. There...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Ali Houshmand
Ali Houshmand
President
Rowan University
Houshmand, No. 1 on the recent ROI Influencers: Higher Education list, has lifted Rowan to extraordinary heights — and brought along so much of South Jersey on the journey. He’s not just...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Sheila Oliver
Sheila Oliver
Lieutenant governor
State of New Jersey
In a state that still overwhelmingly has men in the top positions — in both government and business — Oliver is the veteran politician who has bucked that trend...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Luis De La Hoz & Carlos Medina
Luis De La Hoz; Carlos Medina
Chairman; CEO
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of N.J.
We often debate if this dynamic duo should be presented individually or separately. One thing is certain: Their efforts to help the...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — John Harmon
John Harmon
Founder, CEO and president
African American Chamber of Commerce of N.J.
He was the No. 1 selection on this last the past two years — and deservedly so. When so many in the state suddenly realized...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — George Helmy
George Helmy
Chief of staff
Governor’s Office
Some feel he will soon leave the governor for a still-to-be-determined position. If he does, he should have his pick of posts. It’s hard to overstate Helmy’s influence on all...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Ras Baraka
Ras Baraka
Mayor
Newark
Newark’s favorite son is proving to be the city’s favorite (and most effective) mayor. Reducing crime, improving schools and helping to spur development (including affordable housing) are all important — and would be...
