The History of Executive Women of New Jersey

Executive Women of New Jersey is a charitable organization founded in 1980 as New Jersey's premier organization for senior level women. It is a forum for executive women to share business experience, and solutions to challenges that perhaps their male colleagues do not encounter. In general, members support each other's dynamic career tempos. EWNJ's purpose is to promote the advancement of women to the highest levels of business, the professions and government. EWNJ also assists corporations seeking qualified candidates for board of director positions. Proceeds from the Salute to the Policy Makers awards dinner are used to fund a very successful graduate school scholarship program.

Past Presidents

• Randy Allen, 1980 to 1982
• Carolyn Jones, 1982 to 1984
• Dolores Stammer, 1984 to 1986
• Kathleen Weilkopolski, 1986 to 1988
• Marianne Alfano, 1988 to 1990
• Christine Bator, Esq., 1990 to 1994
• Mary Jane Meehan (deceased), 1994 to 1996
• Nancy Blethen, 1996 to 1998
• Marguerite Schaffer, Esq., 1998 to 2002
• Jo-Ann C. Dixon, 2002 to 2004
• Jeannine LaRue, 2004 to 2006
• Marcy LoCastro, 2006 to 2008
• Mary S. Hartman, 2008 to 2010

Speakers Bureau

Speakers Bureau Community and neighborhood groups in New Jersey often call with questions about women in business and other issues. EWNJ's Speakers Bureau was founded to bring the answers directly to people in their own communities.

Members of our Speakers Bureau are not public speaking professionals, but knowledgeable EWNJ members who often specialize in the subject matter of interest to their community audience. They are available to speak both during the day and in the evening.

EWNJ is eager to answer your specific questions, and presentations can be customized to meet the unique needs and interest of your organization.

Invite an EWNJ Speaker to Your Next Meeting.  Download the current directory today.

For more information and to schedule an EWNJ speaker for your group, contact the EWNJ Speakers Bureau by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephone, (609-249-7982).

EWNJ Bookstore

Click here for a list of books on leadership, women's issues, management, etc. that have been recommended by EWNJ members, as well as books authored by EWNJ members.