Our Mission

The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration is committed to the advancement of excellence in public service and promotes best practices in public administration. NJ ASPA strives to create a space for public and nonprofit personnel to network with industry professionals, to learn, and to grow in their careers. Institutions of higher learning in New Jersey that support degree programs in public administration are organizational members of NJ ASPA.

Chapter Governing Council 2025-2027

Timothy Hoffman, MPA, President

Abdur R. Yasin, MPA, President-Elect

Lisa Mahajan-Cusack, Ph.D., Past President

Angie McGuire, Ph.D., Vice President - Membership

Don Goncalves, MPA, Vice President - Communications

Malcolm Oliver, Ph.D., Vice President - Academic Programs

At Large Members

Marcenia Cofield, MPA

Heather Lorgeree, MPA

Roseanne Mirabella, Ph.D.

Marc Pfeiffer, MPA

Christopher Schultz, Ph.D.

Non-voting

David G. Brown, II, MPA,Treasurer

Marc Pfeiffer, MPA, Secretary