The Bridge of Books Foundation - New Jersey
Board of Advisors
Abigail A. Daly, Director -- spent several years representing both children and adults who were involuntarily committed to psychiatric hospitals and then the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services in abuse and neglect actions and termination of parental rights cases. In 2001, she left the practice of law to be at home with her children. Bringing the Bridge of Books to New Jersey provided a perfect vehicle for her to remain involved with at-risk children, to pursue her love of reading and to expose her children to the concept of giving back to the community.
Eileen Hickey, Treasurer -- retired from the business world to be at home with her two daughters. Having spent five years in brand management most recently with Colgate-Palmolive, she was a perfect fit to take on the duties as treasurer of the New Jersey Chapter of the Bridge of Books. She is now entering her third year as a member of the local chapter of Junior League, where she has done fundraising and public relations for the organization. Eileen is also involved with the local Newcomer's Club.
Ellen McNamara's -- entire career has been spent working with children in one fashion or another. She spent the last fourteen years working as an investigator for the Office of the Law Guardian, which represents the interests of children in abuse and neglect actions in court. Prior to that, she spent several years with the Welfare Board in Newark, New Jersey, where she was always assigned to work with children. After retiring in June of 2002, she continued her involvement with children by becoming a Big Sister and facilitating the arrival of Bridge of Books in New Jersey.
Walter Molineux, Jr. -- spent 40 years working with New Jersey Bell. Retiring as an assistant vice president, he was very active in community affairs on behalf of the company. He is now a driver and treasurer of FISH (For I Shall Help, an organization which provides transportation for low-income individuals). He also serves as a municipal court mediator for two towns in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Carrie V. White, Secretary -- currently divides her time between caring for her two daughters and her position with AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. She has been with this organization for five years and currently holds the position of Events/Conference Manager. She is a graduate of Denison University and a sustainer member of the Junior League of Washington, D.C.
Jeanne Navagh -- is an Executive Assistant at Collier Services, a social service agency for at-risk children in Marlboro, NJ. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theology from the University of Notre Dame, and earned a Masters in Nonprofit Management from Seton Hall University in 2002. Bridge of Books especially attracted Jeanne by its commitment to improving disadvantaged youngsters' access to books.
