As the charitable organization established to support University Hospital, we foster a strong culture of philanthropy so that we can help advance University Hospital’s important mission. We build relationships and raise funds to improve healthcare, education, and wellness. The Board of Directors for University Hospital has appointed seven members from the community to serve a Trustees on behalf of the Foundation.
Board of Trustees

Michael Curi, MD, MPA
Chair, Board of Trustees
Chief of Vascular Surgery
Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School
Calvin R. Ledford, Jr.
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
President of the PSEG Foundation
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Jennifer C. Erdelyi
Trustee
Senior Vice President, Wealth Strategies Advisor
and Head of the Charitable Planning Center
of Excellence
Bank of America Private Bank
Seamus Morley
Trustee
President of Prudential’s Social Responsibility and Partnership
President of The Prudential Foundation
Barbara E. Kauffman
Trustee
Strategic Advisor
Newark Regional Business Partnership
Cecilia I. Lassiter, Esq.
Trustee
Member of the Firm
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Marjorie Perry
Trustee
CEO
MZM Construction & Management Company, Inc.
Joseph L. Muscarelle
Trustee
Chairman
Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc.
Staff
Jess Backofen
Executive Director
Anne Egan
Secretary to the Board
Office of Medical Staff Affairs & Education
Office of the Medical Staff President