Cheryl Stowell is the CEO and President of New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES).
Prior to NJ SHARES, Cheryl spent over 20 years establishing and maintaining successful working relationships on the Local, State and Federal levels, during which she advised and participated in direct and grassroots advocacy, strategic planning and collaborative stakeholder development. Cheryl is a skilled communicator and coalition builder with experience discussing complex issues across a wide array of policy areas. She brings these skills with her to her current role, where she works strategically with the NJ SHARES Board of Directors to ensure the execution of the organization’s programs and long-term goals.
Cheryl holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College and a CP from Georgetown University. She is also a Board Member of the National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC).
Cheryl can be reached at cheryl@njshares.org
Monica Grybowski is the Director of Administration and Finance at New Jersey SHARES.
With prior professional experience owning and operating an independent company, Monica is a senior-level administrative professional who oversees and coordinates the organization’s administrative operations. She is responsible for the accuracy of applications, program rule compliance, and correct system implementation, ensuring all the organization’s systems are functioning properly.
Monica can be reached at monica@njshares.org
Jennifer Lazor is the Director of Programs at New Jersey SHARES.
Jennifer has served in a variety of roles at NJ SHARES, each with growing responsibility. With experience in Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, she works with key staff members to supervise the daily activities and operations of the organization, as well as the quality of employee output.
Jennifer holds a B.S. from Saint Francis University.
Jennifer can be reached at jennifer@njshares.org
Nicolas Carra is the Director of External Affairs at New Jersey SHARES.
Nicolas is a senior-level administrative professional who oversees and coordinates the organization’s outreach and partner operations. He is responsible for communicating with and training over 200 partner agencies, which include non-profits, community and faith based organizations and government offices (Legislative, County, and Local). He also assists New Jersey residents throughout the state at outreach events with questions and applying to our various programs.
Prior to NJ SHARES, Nicolas spent 3 years as a legislative aide for a New Jersey State Senator. Nicolas holds a B.A. from Rutgers University – New Brunswick. He is also a Commissioner with the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority.
Nicolas can be reached at nick@njshares.org