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Welcome to our Table: Women in Leadership

Virtual Panel on Women and Leadership

2023-04-19 19:00:00 2023-04-19 20:30:00 America/New_York Welcome to our Table: Women in Leadership As part of our Common Grounds series, a panel of local women share their stories and experiences to help us understand and appreciate their journeys. Roxbury Public Library - Virtual Room 2

Wednesday, April 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-19 19:00:00 2023-04-19 20:30:00 America/New_York Welcome to our Table: Women in Leadership As part of our Common Grounds series, a panel of local women share their stories and experiences to help us understand and appreciate their journeys. Roxbury Public Library - Virtual Room 2

Roxbury Public Library

Virtual Room 2

As part of our Common Grounds series, a panel of local women share their stories and experiences to help us understand and appreciate their journeys.

Some lead from the board room, some from behind the scenes, and the ones with kids are often master jugglers.  Women's roles in society continue to evolve. Local professionals share challenges, achievements, and support or resistance they encountered.

Panelists will include:

Jessica Harrison Calderon has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Rutgers University. She earned a Master of Music in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Musical Theater from New York University. She will be completing her special education certification at Centenary University. This is Mrs. Harrison Calderon’s eighteenth year being part of the Roxbury choral staff. In addition to conducting the 7th Grade Choir, Mrs. Harrison Calderon teaches 7th Grade General Music, 8th Grade Music Theater, and Music Theory. She also directs the EMS honor choirs, Encores and Harmonies, and was the EMS drama club’s musical director for 17 years. Mrs. Harrison Calderon proudly served as director of the 2011 NJSMA Jr. Region SSA Choir. She also served on the board of the New Jersey Choral Director’s Association as the Middle School Repertoire and Standards Chair and was previously the R&S Chair for Multicultural & Ethnic Music. Mrs. Harrison Calderon was also the New Jersey Junior High Honor Choir Conductor in 2014.

Marcia Tatiana Cordeiro and her twin were born on November 22, 1971 in Quito, Ecuador. She was raised by my grandmother, from the age of 5 through 12 years old while her parents were in the United States working hard to provide them with an opportunity for a better future.  Marcia and her twin were reunited with her parents in 1985, at the age of 13 years old. She grew up in Belleville, New Jersey, and graduated from Belleville High School in 1990. Marcia attended Montclair State University and graduated with a BA certified to Teach Spanish. She attended the University Complutense of Madrid and earned 15 graduate credits towards her Masters. She has been teaching Spanish, Club Advisor, and the Global Hi 5 Multicultural Expo Lead for the Roxbury School District for 23 years. Her immediate family now is her 22 year old son, Justin Jeffrey Cordeiro, raising him as a single mom since he was five years old.

Alyssa Greenberg is a graduate of Hamilton College (‘01) and St. John’s University School of Law (‘05).  Since 2005, Ms. Greenberg has practiced in medium and large sized law firms specializing in estate planning, estate administration, special needs planning and estate litigation, and opened her own practice in 2011. She is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.  Ms. Greenberg lives with her husband, Lee, and two children, Aaron and Emma, in Roxbury.  As a local attorney and mother, she takes great pride and interest in helping her clients navigate the planning process and addressing each family’s individual needs.  

Nihal Hussein is an Organizational Development Professional, Trainer, and Instructional designer with years of International corporate experience delivering customized trainings, consulting, and talent development solutions to organizations. Living in the United States, most of her clients are US based yet, she delivered hundreds of trainings in the Middle East. Living overseas gave her a distinct exposure to rich culture and enabled her to embrace diversity.  On Sundays, Nihal volunteers her time as an Islamic Studies teacher for the Islamic Society of North Jersey.  Also, she is an active member of the Interfaith Group of Morris County Islamic Center.  She has 3 kids and lives with her husband in Roxbury.

Mia Lardiere is currently the Emerging Platforms Director at Cosmopolitan. She oversees content and strategy for Cosmo’s Snapchat Discover channel and TikTok account while leading content development for special projects. As a result, she’s an expert in Gen-Z culture and ~going viral~. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and accepted the Hearst Spotlight Award in 2019.

Tracey Reed is a teacher at heart and has used her natural skill in a variety of settings to help youth and adults alike lead healthier, happier lives. Over a 30-year career, she has been an elementary school teacher, policy director, program manager, and people developer at the state, regional, and national levels. Her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies formed the basis for her life and work philosophy of servant leadership. Through multiple roles at March of Dimes over 25 years, Tracey acquired subject matter expertise in state-level advocacy, team leadership, training and development, cross-functional team collaboration, remote and traditional staff management, public speaking, program development, and partnership building. She possesses comprehensive insights regarding the public health system, especially maternal and child health, and is driven by a desire to communicate complex information in a simplified manner to people from different backgrounds for the good of all. She earned a master's degree in Leadership and Management to bring all her experience to bear to inspire and lead human and organizational development. Currently, she is serving as a Permanent Substitute Teacher in Roxbury, and hopes to have her own class for the school year 2023-24.

Radwa Ali, Moderator and Library Director of Roxbury Public Library, started her library career as a middle school volunteer at the Plainsboro Public Library. Through high school and college, she continued to work there, gaining experience at the customer service desk, reference and children's departments, volunteer management, collection development, and the technological needs of a public library. After she attained her BA in Information Technology and Political Science, as well as a MLS degree from Rutgers University, Radwa worked at the Johnson Public Library in Hackensack as their Technology Librarian, then as Director of the Bogota Public Library. She has been the Director of the Roxbury Public Library since 2017.  Radwa is currently a board member of the Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) consortium of libraries in and around Morris County,  co-chair of MAIN's DigiTech committee, former board member of NJLA, former co-chair of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System Technology Committee, and a member of the Roxbury Rotary Club.

Common Grounds is an ongoing series produced by a volunteer team that explores and facilitates civil conversation on race, political beliefs, gender, creed and more, celebrating diversity in Roxbury.  Presentations since September 2020 have included a virtual workshop Skills for Bridging the Political Divide through Braver Angels, a community panel on women and leadership called How She Leads, and a local panel On Race and Racism: A Roxbury Conversation, and Black History: From Civil War to Black Lives Matter, Allyship and Inclusion, a discussion on the film “Brian Banks” and Black People’s Incarceration, Unlearning False Racial Myths, a LGBTQ+ Living/Personal History Panel, and an LGBTQ+ panel on pronouns, acronyms and gender identity. Also as part of Common Grounds, the Library, in partnership with Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce, has hosted recent programs on generation in the workplace and sustainability.

Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.

Programs are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Roxbury Public Library

comments@roxburylibrary.org
Phone: 973-584-2400
Fax: 973-584-5484
Branch manager
Radwa Ali

Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Tomorrow's hours

Closed

Mon, May 29 Closed
(The Library will be closed from May 27 - May 29, 2023.)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 10:00AM to 3:00PM

About the branch

The Roxbury Township Public Library is a municipal library serving the communities of Succasunna, Ledgewood, Landing, Berkshire Valley, Port Morris, and Kenvil. Residents of the township are eligible to a free library card which enables access to 2.8 million items across the Morris Library Alliance including digital books, museum passes and more.

Upcoming events

Tue, May 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, May 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Protect your landscaping from common-to-Morris-County invasive plants and learn which native ones to substitute for a healthier environment and habitat for wildlife.

Tue, May 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room 1
Is ChatGPT right (or wrong!) for your business? What are the repercussions and applications you need to know?

Wed, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, May 31, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Get homework help from volunteer high school students!
This event is full

Wed, May 31, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Get homework help from volunteer high school students!
This event is full

Wed, May 31, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Get homework help from volunteer high school students!
This event is full

Wed, May 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
All meetings open to the public. Zoom room information:

Dial by location:

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 899 8414 3772

Passcode: 781756


Rescheduled
Wed, May 31, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, June 01, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Thu, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Chef T from Jeremiah's Catering and Confidence in Cooking will lead a knife skills workshop and demo best techniques for knife sharpening.

Thu, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, June 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create, plan, and host programs for teens in the library. Snacks are provided!

Thu, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:55pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Jun 01, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Room 2
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Fri, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips? Discover new cookbooks and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers. Each month we’ll explore a different theme through sharing a recipe.

Fri, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come check out our latest movie screening. We bring the big screen, and you bring the snacks!

Canceled
Sun, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weekly Morning Story Time & Craft

Sun, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Sun, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Book Folders are encouraged to bring their current projects to work on with the good company of other book folders.

Mon, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
DIY at its finest! In this two-session series, you will: 1) Make handmade sheets of paper; and 2) Bind the sheets into a journal or notebook.

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Like to write?

Mon, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Bridging Ceremony

Tue, Jun 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Wed, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 12p. Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400

Wed, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Roxbury Library
Sign up for an exciting virtual chat with the author of your favorite book.Register

Wed, Jun 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Let's Draw This Prompt!

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
Join us for a moving discussion of a great read! Weather permitting, we will meet at the back entrance to the Library and walk the adjacent cemetery. 

Thu, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gazebo,Teen Room
Create, plan, and host programs for teens in the library. Snacks are provided!

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:55pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Jun 08, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Room 2
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Try your hand at a lost art! The Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey will offer an overview of lacemaking history, demonstrate techniques, and give you a hands-on opportunity to make your own project.

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come check out our latest movie screening. We bring the big screen, and you bring the snacks!

Fri, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Take a break, get creative, and laugh with friends, old and new! Come “Paint & Sip,” and go home with your own masterpiece! Register

Sat, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this exciting two part kids event! Part 1: Learn how to make recycled paper Part 2: Turn that paper into cards!

Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drum. Dance. Lift Every Voice and Sing. Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth. Learn about this federal holiday as we honor the end of slavery in the United States. All are welcome to this free event.

Canceled
Sun, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weekly Morning Story Time & Craft

Sun, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Large Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
DIY at its finest! In this two-session series, you will: 1) Make handmade sheets of paper; and 2) Bind the sheets into a journal or notebook.

Tue, Jun 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Join us for this exciting two part kids event! Part 1: Learn how to make recycled paper Part 2: Turn that paper into cards!

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
What are the best feeders & foods? What birds can we expect to attract & how do we stop unwanted visitors from eating the food and damaging our feeders?

Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Curious about meditation and not sure where to begin? Or want to go deeper with what you are doing now? This four-part series explores a variety of meditation practices and making meditation a habit.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:15am - 11:45am
Talmage Quiet Room
Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400 and join us Thursday Mornings for these upcoming reads:

Thu, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Roxbury Library
Sign up for an exciting virtual chat with the author of your favorite book.Register

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:55pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Jun 15, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Room 2
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Canceled
Fri, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come check out our latest movie screening. We bring the big screen, and you bring the snacks!

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Gazebo
Climb into different kinds of trucks, get your face painted, sign up for Summer Reading, and more!

Sun, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a movie every Monday afternoon! Bring your own snacks and relax in the cool library.

Mon, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
E’lissa Jones is a beautiful singer, songwriter, violinist, pianist & guitarist. A talented artist with a wide range, her songs embrace audiences with powerful melodies & expressive lyrics.

Mon, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 pm. Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400

Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gazebo,Large Meeting Room
Weekly crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 12:00am

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips? Discover new cookbooks & connect with other adventurous cooks & bakers. Each month explore a different theme through each participant sharing a recipe.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Waterwise Gardens are attractive, easily maintained and help to conserve water. Utilizing a water wise plan can help your yard stay healthy while saving you money and time in watering.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gazebo,Large Meeting Room
Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Wed, Jun 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Gazebo,Large Meeting Room
Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting of the Roxbury Coin Club. Everyone welcome.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gazebo,Children's Room
Come build with us at the library!

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room,Gazebo
Weekly crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 12:00am

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:55pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Jun 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual Room 2
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gazebo
Let your little one learn skills to become a ninja from an expert ninja trainer at PKFit! For 3-5 year olds.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 12:00am

Fri, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gazebo
Develop strength, balance, coordination, and mobility while moving smartly and confidently through obstacles with PKFit. Unleash the inner ninja!
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 12:00am

Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Come check out our latest movie screening. We bring the big screen, and you bring the snacks!

Sun, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a movie every Monday afternoon! Bring your own snacks and relax in the cool library.

Rescheduled
Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, July 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have fun with tie dye this month! Bring something you want to tie dye, we'll provide the supplies!

Mon, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Build a support system with people who understand. In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, this Memory and Book Cafe is conducted by a trained facilitator.

Mon, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Join us at the Library Gazebo for two local singer/songwriters, Cassidy Rain and Geoff Doubleday.

Tue, Jun 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room,Gazebo
Weekly crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 12:00am