Who We Are

NCJW/Essex is a member-driven organization, led by a volunteer Executive Committee and Section Board of Directors, installed annually.  The Section Board of Directors sets the policies and strategic direction for NCJW/Essex and the Executive Committee provides day-to-day leadership and guidance and works to execute programs, events and initiatives.  A professional staff supports the volunteer leadership.  The team at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women offers counseling services and support to women seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.  

NCJW/Essex Leadership

Executive Committee 2025-2026

Section Board 2025-2026

The NCJW/Essex fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.  

NCJW/Essex Staff

Caitlin Higgins Joy

Executive Director

chigginsjoy@donation.tovah.org

NCJW/Essex

Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women

Sarah Cohen

Director, Advocacy 

scohen@donation.tovah.org

Lisa Golodner

Manager, Engagement and Community Impact

lgolodner@donation.tovah.org

Tom Ferri 

Staff Accountant 

tferri@donation.tovah.org

Coming Soon

Director, Development

 

Debi Lewis 

Director, Communications

dlewis@donation.tovah.org

Brielle Smith

Office Manager

bsmith@donation.tovah.org

Patty Kremen

Director, Center for Women

pkremen@donation.tovah.org

Dana Miceli

Case Manager 

dmiceli@donation.tovah.org

Liz Reilly 

Career Services Manager 

lreilly@donation.tovah.org