Nancy DeLapo is the President for NJAHR. Nancy started in the healthcare field as a nurse (back in Florence Nightingale days) in St. Petersburg Fla. where she helped start up the first ICU Unit. She also flew Air Ambulance before they had the high tech Air Ambulances transporting patients up North.

Nancy served in the Army Reserves for 15 years as Chief Ward Master for the 449th Combat Support Hospital. Moving to NJ in 1988, she began Health Care Recruiting for hospitals in Philadelphia where she was a former member of the Philadelphia Association of Health Care Recruiters for over 15 years serving as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. She was former President of the Hospital Managers Association of Philadelphia. Nancy holds a certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Nancy serves on the Advisory Board for both Advance and the Nursing Spectrum and she is a member of the NJ Hospital Association. Nancy is very excited and honored to serve as President for the next two years and she looks forward to leading the organization to provide education and mentorship for new recruiters. In her free time Nancy enjoys, traveling, music, reading and her two grand children. Nancy is the Director of Recruitment and Staff Development for the Center for Family Guidance and CFG Health Systems, LLC.

I have been in the Human Resources field for 25 years. I fell into the field in the early 80’s after working for a judge for INS in Newark, NJ. After working in Newark, I was offered a "temp" assignment with a small hospital in Elizabeth, NJ, I worked as a receptionist for HR and Employee Health. From there I worked in a larger institution for almost 15 years. There I was lucky enough to hold a few positions, Wage and Salary assistant, HR assistant, and Generalist. I left JFK to pursue a Recruiter position with Atlantic Health, I’ve had a few roles at Atlantic Health; presently I’m a Corporate HR recruiter supporting the HR Strategic area. I enjoy my current role at Atlantic; it has given me a variety of responsibility and many opportunities. I’ve been a member of NJAHR and NAHCR for several years. I am thrilled to be a part our organization. I enjoy the openness of our meetings and networking with my fellow recruiters; I’ve made many friends. Just recently I moved to Washington, NJ, where I live with my husband and 2 crazy cats. In my spare time, I love gardening, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

Tina's professional career began working in large corporations such as Thomas J. Lipton and Hewlett-Packard, in the sales divisions. Subsequently, she felt a calling to work in healthcare and received her RN from Bergen Community College and her BSN from Ramapo/UMDNJ College. Tina has spent her entire nursing career at Hackensack University Medical Center working as an RN in medical-surgical units, NICU, and outpatient pediatrics. She was the Nurse Coordinator of the Audrey Hepburn Children's House which is the Northern Regional Diagnostic Center for Child Abuse and Neglect. Tina has decided to combine her experience working in the corporate world with her nursing knowledge by becoming one of the Nurse Recruiter’s at the Medical Center. Tina is excited to be a board member and contribute to this organization. Tina has two children ages 23 and 21 and 4 very needy cats.

Debra Plonka, a New Jersey native, has been in Human Resources for many years, working in the retail industry heading the Human Resources functions for NJ, NY and PA while with a major retail chain. Five years ago, making the move to the healthcare industry, Debra joined Bayshore Community Health Services. At Bayshore, Debra coordinates employment efforts including, recruitment, training, onboarding, retention and recognition.

Debra also has a strong volunteer commitment to her community, serving as a Big Sister for Monmouth County's Big Brothers/ Big Sisters organization as well as serving on their executive board for many years. She is the past recipient of the Donald MacNaughton Award for Community Leadership presented by the Prudential Insurance Company as well as receiving the Frances Black Humanitarian Award in Healthcare presented by the Friends' Health Connection, which honors those making significant contributions to health and wellness. Debra's other volunteer activities include the American Cancer Society and the ASPCA and Humane Societies.

As a member of NJAHR and NAHCR for several years, Debra was elected to the position of Corresponding Secretary for NJAHR beginning in the 2008 - 2009 term.

Lauren has been working in various healthcare positions for 10 years and most recently in the field of recruiting for the past year. She began her career at Christiana Care Health Systems in Newark, DE before moving to New Jersey in 2006 and gaining employment with Center for Family Guidance/CFG Health Systems, a behavioral healthcare organization. Lauren loves her new role in recruiting and enjoys the opportunities that NJAHR provides for networking, education, and mentorship. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, music, and reading

Victor joined the New Jersey Association of Healthcare Recruiters in June 2006. He is a HR Representative- Recruitment and Retention for Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, New Jersey. Victor joined Somerset in August 2005 and his duties include full cycle, high volume recruitment of allied health professionals, as well as the development and implementation of strategic recruitment and retention strategies.

Prior to Somerset, Victor worked at Maxim Healthcare Services in Hamilton, NJ as the Senior Recruiter for two years. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and he received his Professional in Human Resources certification in January 2008. Victor enjoys sports, music, and traveling and is a diehard Knicks fan.

• Currently at Princeton Healthcare System - Recruiter - 4 years nursing and support services, respiratory, IT, behavioral health.
• Formerly -regional manager at Comcast cable communications
• Formerly- Capital Health System in Trenton NJ 13 years - Recruiter/Generalist
• I love to read historical novels, rubberstamp, and collect trolls - over 450 of them
• 4 active boys at home