The New Jersey Chapter’s board responded to the severe limitation imposed by the pandemic on in-person activities by turning to virtual outreach. Through a series of webinars, we explored topics of broad interest. Several speakers included trustees:
Trustees, 2022:
• Dr. Jennifer Chen reporting her latest research findings on Teacher Stress, Resilience and Thriving during the Covid 19 Pandemic
• Dr. Fiona Citkin discussing the Fulbright Effect on My Life
• Dr. John Specchio presenting the History and Evolution of Food Safety Regulation in the US
• Dr. Pat Hutchinson, welcoming viewers into her art studio with a brief sampling of her paintings and process
• Dr. Virgil Blanco, sharing memories of the Cuban Revolution
Outside experts, 2021:
• Dr. Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
• Mr. Daniel Watts, actor, dance, interdisciplinary artist and 2020 Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award Winner for his portrayal of Ike Turner in the hit Broadway musical TINA
Outside experts, 2022:
• Dr. Bruce E. Wexler, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University Medical School and author of a best-selling book, Brain and Culture
• Mr. Rick Smith, president, owner, and founder of The Piano Exchange, a wide-ranging technologist, entrepreneur and collector who supplies pianos to Broadway and other music venues.