VISION: The vision for the Verona Municipal Alliance Committee (VMAC) is an informed, healthy, vibrant community free of misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.
MANDATE: VMAC is designed to support programs in the Township of Verona that would not otherwise be offered. The mandate under the grant from GCADA is to combat underage use, and all abuse, of alcohol and other substances.
MISSION: The mission of VMAC is to work toward community wellness through the celebration and cultivation of the compassion, character, and confidence that individuals, especially our youth, need to make good choices in all aspects of their lives.
Board and Committee Members
Colin Boyle (Chair)
Ann Jocelyn (Grant Coordinator)
Julianne Boyle (Recording Secretary)
Township Liaison
Rosanne Bornstein
Town Council Liaison
Alex Roman
Public Members
Stacie Ackerman
Will Battersby
Wendi Caplan-Carrol
Mindy Frey
Lynn Halsey
Kimberly Williams Manis
Suzanne Simpson
Jackie Trujillo
Stacy Williamson
Student Assistance Counselor and District Liason
Dana Lustig, LSW, SAC
School Club Advisors
DREAM Team – Meredith Bielen and MaryAnn Halbert
HBW Peers Leaders – Stephanie Lijoi and Stacey Smith
Heroes & Cool Kids – Tricia Hemsley-Cartotto and Angela Salisbury
VHS Peer Leadership – Michelle Della Fortuna and Kristin Tarantola
Verona Police Department Liaison
Det. Joel Martin
