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 A. Curi, MD, MPA
Chair, Board of Trustees
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Rutgers health New Jersey Medical School
Calvin R. Ledford, Jr.
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
President of the PSE&G Foundation
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
PSE&G
Jennifer C. Erdelyi
Trustee
Senior Vice President and Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America Private Bank
Barbara E. Kauffman
Trustee
Strategic Advisor
Newark Regional Business Partnership
Cecilia I. Lassiter, Esq.
Trustee
Member and Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross State and Local Tax + Incentives Practice
Seamus Morley
Trustee
Chief Legal Officer, Head of Regulatory Law
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Joseph L. Muscarelle
Trustee
Chairman
Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc.
Marjorie Perry
Trustee
CEO
MZM Construction & Management Company, Inc.
Staff
Jess Backofen
Chief Development Officer
Robert Finley
Finance Manager
Joni Moody
Grants Manager