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The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council continue to honor and support standou...
03/03/2025

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council continue to honor and support standout young women by awarding scholarships to those who are aspiring to lead and advocate for other women or pursue careers in STEM, health care, business, law, government and community service.

The Commissioners and Advisory Council announced that applications for Burlington County’s annual Student Scholarship Awards are now being accepted. A total of five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.
Three of the scholarships are being sponsored by partners Re*****on & Vernick Engineers, Virtua Health, the Alice Paul Institute and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

https://co.burlington.nj.us/263/Womens-Advisory-Council

09/12/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Lisa Fox-Pfeiffer, who is the recipient of a new award recognizing achievements in Humanities and History.

Fox- Pfeiffer is the executive director of the Burlington County Historical Society and has directed the organization since 2007. During her tenure, she has been deeply involved with the development of the organization’s Children’s History Center, a family-friendly and interactive space for children and adults to explore Burlington County’s past. She has advocated for the preservation of historical buildings, launched new and engaging programs and tours and served as a grant reviewer for the Burlington County Department of Resource Conservation.

Fox-Pfeiffer is also member of the Burlington City Tourism Council and the American Association for State and Local History.

Congratulations Lisa! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/12/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Connie Garrano, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Health Care.

Garrano serves as the nurse for the Burlington County Special Services School District. She is a New Jersey-certified school nurse who has served students at the Special Services School District for 22 years. She specializes in treatment of students with autism spectrum disorder and others who are medically fragile or have special needs.

Garrano led the school district’s COVID-19 response and was integral to the guidance, support and care that was critical to protecting vulnerable students and their families throughout the pandemic. Garrano is also a key collaborator with the Special Olympics and helps ensure that participating BCSSSD athletes complete their required paperwork and physicals. She also makes sure athletes’ medical needs are met.

Congratulations Connie! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/11/2024

Burlington County’s Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception is next week and the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council would like to take a moment to thank the event’s sponsors.

Thank you New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s reception.

Your generous support helps Burlington County recognize and celebrate the achievements and services of women leaders. By spotlighting them, we hope to inspire more women to take on leadership roles.

Thank you!

09/11/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Dionne Bolden, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Government.

Bolden is the Director of Recreation and Parks for Willingboro Township. She has served in the recreation department since 2015 and has led the department since 2021. In her role as director, Bolden has overseen the recreation programs at the Kennedy Center and community parks, as well as special events like the annual Willingboro Jazz Festival.

A lifelong Willingboro resident, Bolden previously served as a crime prevention specialist with the Willingboro Police Department and as an elected member of the Willingboro Board of Education. She is also co-founder of Livin’ Proof, a grassroots group that organizes youth basketball clinics.

Congratulations Dionne! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/11/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Officer Christina Bieri, who is the recipient of this year’s award for First Responders and Law Enforcement.

Officer Bieri is a School Resource Officer with the Burlington Township Police Department. She also serves as a member of the department’s field training unit, bicycle patrol unit and community resources bureau.

During her 8-years with the force, she is also credited with organizing a memorial 5K run to raise awareness about su***de and with other community policing programs and initiatives, including Burlington Township’s Youth Emergency Services Academy, National Night Out, Exercise and Eggs, and Shop with a Cop events.

Congratulations Officer Bieri! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/10/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Dr. Carol Birnbohm, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Education.

Dr. Birnbohm serves as Superintendent of the Lenape Regional High School District. During her 12 years leading the district, the Lenape schools have remained among New Jersey’s highest academic achievers, and Birnbohm was recognized as New Jersey Region III Superintendent of the Year in 2018. She has also been a strong supporter and key contributor to Burlington County’s “Stigma-Free County” campaign to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders.

Congratulations Dr. Birnbohm! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/10/2024

Burlington County’s Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception is next week and the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council would like to take a moment to thank the event’s sponsors.

Thank you Fulton Bank for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s reception.

Your generous support helps Burlington County recognize and celebrate the achievements and services of women leaders. By spotlighting them, we hope to inspire more women to take on leadership roles.

Thank you!

09/10/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Malikah Morris, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Morris serves as Deputy Director of the Burlington County Department of Human Services and as chair of the Burlington County Minority and Equality Rights Task Force (MERT). In both roles, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and helped oversee the delivery of critical services to Burlington County’s most vulnerable residents. Morris also assisted with the creation and operations of the Burlington County Housing Hub and has also been integral to the County’s food insecurity programs, community outreach and advocacy initiatives.

Congratulations Malikah! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/10/2024

Burlington County’s Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception is next week and the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council would like to take a moment to thank the event’s sponsors.

Thank you Flaster Greenberg Attorneys at Law for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s reception.

Your generous support helps Burlington County recognize and celebrate the achievements and services of women leaders. By spotlighting them, we hope to inspire more women to take on leadership roles.

Thank you!

09/09/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are hosting the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate this year’s recipients.

Congratulations to Pastor Darlene Trappier, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Community Service.

Trappier is the founder and executive director of Beacon of Hope, a Mount Holly-based nonprofit group that provides food assistance, clothing and sheltering to people without homes, along with others in need. Trappier and Beacon of Hope also assist residents with life skills and nutritional training, re-entry services and holiday dinner baskets and toy donations.

Congratulations Pastor Darlene! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

09/09/2024

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women's Advisory Council are preparing to host the Outstanding Women of Burington County Awards Reception next week, so let’s take a moment to congratulate each of this year’s award recipients.

Congratulations to Mariel Giletto, who is the recipient of this year’s award for Business Leadership.

Giletto is a top attorney with the law firm of Flaster Greenberg and specializes in business and corporate law. Giletto has counseled a broad range of businesses from small, local businesses and startups to large, publicly traded companies. She is also the chair of the Rancocas Woods Business Association in Mount Laurel and a member of the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

Congratulations Marie! We appreciate your commitment to service and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow!

Learn more about all of this year's Outstanding Women Award recipients at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2281

Congratulations to this year's amazing group of scholarship recipients!
05/03/2024

Congratulations to this year's amazing group of scholarship recipients!

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!Fozia Janjua is the first Muslim and South A...
03/25/2024

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!

Fozia Janjua is the first Muslim and South Asian woman selected as Mayor of the Township of Mount Laurel for 2024. She is a first generation Pakistani American and resident of Mount Laurel who learned the value of hard work, education and charity from her immigrant parents. Raised in San Francisco, California, Fozia is passionate about building strong communities through mentorship and service. She began her lifetime of volunteerism at a young age, and co-founded a non-profit, Community SJP, where they provide meals to those in need, secure school supplies, distribute blankets to hospitals and shelters. She is married to her husband Safeer and is the mother of four boys. Currently, Fozia is a first grade teacher.

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!In 2021, Ashley Buono was appointed as the f...
03/22/2024

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!

In 2021, Ashley Buono was appointed as the first woman to serve as Burlington County Solicitor. In this role, she oversees the County's Legal Department and serves as the chief legal counsel for the County Commissioners. Prior to becoming County Solicitor, she worked for 14 years at various South Jersey law firms. She is the current President of the Burlington County Bar Association.

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!Elizabeth Coleman White, from Pemberton Town...
03/20/2024

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!

Elizabeth Coleman White, from Pemberton Township, was the oldest daughter of J.J. White, a cranberry farmer. The White cranberry farm had become the largest cranberry operation in New Jersey by 1912 and it was here that the first marketable blueberry was developed by Elizabeth. She, in collaboration with Dr. Frederick V. Coville, produced the first cultivated blueberry for sale in 1916.

In 1927, she helped found the New Jersey Blueberry Cooperative Association. She was also the first woman member of the American Cranberry Association and became its first female member to receive the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's citation.

White became one of the first major growers to move to the bogs in 1923. Until her death in 1954, she lived at "Suningive," her home in Whitesbog Village, next to her grandfather Fenwick's first bog.

(Information credited to nj.gov Women's History Trail Book, 2004)

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!Eve Cullinan was appointed the first woman t...
03/18/2024

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!

Eve Cullinan was appointed the first woman to serve as County Administrator in Burlington County in 2015. Prior to becoming County Administrator, Eve led the Health Department as Director and was the Hospital Administrator for the Buttonwood Hospital of Burlington County.

She is responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the Board of Commissioners. She also oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of all County departments with over 1,400 employees.

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!Judy Lynn Schiavone was appointed to police ...
03/15/2024

Burlington County Women's Advisory Council Celebrates Women's History Month!

Judy Lynn Schiavone was appointed to police chief on January 2, 2023, making her Mount Laurel Police Department's first-ever female police chief. Chief Schiavone first joined the Mount Laurel Police Department in 1999 and has spent her entire career there. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Montclair State University and she also attended the FBI National Academy, Session #272 in Quantico, Virginia.
Chief Schiavone was promoted to Sergeant in 2008 and she has worked in various roles within the department including Community Policing, Criminal Investigations and Patrol Operations. She also has experience as a Crisis Negotiator and Incident Commander.

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2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards
2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards

Commissioner Felicia Hopson has some exciting news to share! The Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards! The Council is excited to continue this longstanding tradition of recognizing women in leadership roles right here in Burlington County! There are NEW award categories for the 2021, and we are looking to recognize women who have stepped up during the pandemic! If you know woman in the community who is going above and beyond for other women, please nominate her for this incredible achievement. The Council will also be giving out three scholarships to outstanding female students! To learn more, or to obtain a nomination or scholarship form, visit: http://co.burlington.nj.us/263/Womens-Advisory-Council

Congratulations to Athira Arayath, the 2020 Elizabeth Coleman White STEM Award & Scholarship Recipient!

Congratulations to Grace Harsche, the 2020 Alice Paul Champion Award & Scholarship Recipient!

Congratulations to Ann Marie Bangura, the 2020 Celeste Arties Memorial Award & Scholarship Recipient!

Congratulations to Doan Tucker, the 2020 Outstanding Woman of Burlington County in the Category of Community Service!

Congratulations to Shenee Omuso, the 2020 Outstanding Woman of Burlington County in the Category of Diversity/Inclusion!

Congratulations to Nicole Gillespie, the 2020 Outstanding Woman of Burlington County in the Category of Corporate Leadership/Advocacy!

Congratulations to Kristan Hoffman, the 2020 Outstanding Woman of Burlington County in the Category of Volunteerism!

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Carmella Carter

Congratulations to Carmella Carter, the 2020 Outstanding Woman of Burlington County in the Category of Mentorship!

Lisa Bungarden 2019 Outstanding Women of Burlington County in the Category of Diversity/Inclusion
Lisa Bungarden 2019 Outstanding Women of Burlington County in the Category of Diversity/Inclusion

Congratulations to Lisa Bungarden the 2019 Outstanding Women of Burlington County in the Category of Diversity/Inclusion!

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About the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council

The Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council works to identify and address issues that affect women in Burlington County, raise public awareness of the special needs and roles of women, provide mentoring opportunities for women and enhance the quality of life for all women.

2020 Council Members:

o Shirla Simpson

o Zahirah Sabir