AFTNJ State Convention, April 18, Monroe, NJ
In addition to President Christine O’Connell, who is constitutionally charged with leading the URA delegation to the AFT NJ state convention, the following 24 members were elected as delegates.
Benjamin Arenger
Maria Eva Dorigo
Josh Eaise
Andrew Geller
Mary Gragen
Melissa Hartland
Djar Horn
Jessica Hundson
Isaac Jimenez
Lekha Kanchinadam
Olga Lozano
Mary Ellen Maguire
Rex Miller
Lucye Millerand
Josephine “Jo” Nagle
Carmen Nieves
Oren Rabinovich
Arly Rubens
Kay Schechter
Darlene Smith
Jennie Thomas
Laura Transue
Sarah Washington
Mi Hyun Yoon
AFT National Convention, July 16 to 19, 2026, Washington, DC
In addition to President Christine O’Connell, who is constitutionally charged with leading the URA delegation to the AFT national convention, the following five members were elected as delegates.
Melissa Hartland
Jessica Hunsdon
Isaac Jimenez
Mary Ellen Maguire
Josephine “Jo” Nagle
AFTNJ State Assembly, Meetings Quarterly beginning Fall of 2026
In addition to President Christine O’Connell, who is constitutionally charged with leading the URA delegation to the AFTNJ State Assembly, the following eight members were elected as delegates.
Tyler Bauer
Jessica Hunsdon
Isaac Jimenez
Mary Ellen Maguire
Lucye Millerand
Josephine “Jo” Nagle
Carmen Nieves
Darlene Smith
Thank you to Elections Committee members Fatimah Fischer, Jennifer Reiber and Lynn Riker for conducting the election, communicating with candidates and informing the membership about the voting process.
