Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D. is the President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. Governed by the presidents and trustees of the state’s 18 Community Colleges and enshrined in state law, […]
Christie Henry
Christie Henry is Director of Princeton University Press, a global nonprofit mission-driven publisher that has been committed to books in the humanities since its foundation in 1905. Christie has three […]
Evan Collier, MSL
Evan Collier is a Government Relations Professional with Easterseals New Jersey, where he leads statewide advocacy to advance policies that support individuals with disabilities and special needs. He brings extensive […]
Mary Marino
Mary Marino is the owner of Mary Marino Designs, a fashion house that creates limited edition, one-of-a-kind, and bespoke fashion pieces with a foremost commitment to sustainability. Mary uses recycled […]
Tracey Nguyễn Mang
NJCH board member Tracey Nguyễn Mang was born in Vietnam and came to the United States as part of the Vietnamese refugee exodus, also known as the “Boat People” migration, following the end of the Vietnam War. Her family’s experiences inspired her to found Vietnamese Boat People, a podcast and nonprofit that preserves stories from the community and empowers others to explore their family histories and personal narratives.
Sierra Van Ryck deGroot
Sierra Van Ryck deGroot (she/her) is the Assistant Educator, College and University Programs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A proud alumna of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership […]
Sara Siegler
Sara Siegler is assistant director of Ocean County Library and previously served in leadership roles at several other New Jersey public libraries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in library and information science from Rutgers University.
Jacquie Colgan
Jacquie is a philanthropist who supports many causes, including serving on the Boards of Bloomfield College and the Drumthwacket Foundation.
Carol A. Murphy
Carol Murphy has represented the 7th District in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2018.
Denise Coulter, Ed.D.
An administrator and professor of English, Dr. Coulter is passionate about helping NJCH meet its strategic goal to expand access to the humanities through enhanced partnerships with New Jersey’s community colleges.

