Who We Are
Dedicated professionals advocating for public charter schools.
Our Mission
The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association is the non-profit membership organization and statewide advocacy voice for the state’s 84 public charter schools and the 64,000 students they serve. We believe that every student deserves the chance to receive a great public education at a school that best meets their needs, regardless of their zip code, income, or ability level.
NJPCSA seeks to influence legislative and policy environments, leverage collective advocacy, and provide resources to support our members in developing and operating high quality, public charter schools. With 95% of New Jersey’s eligible charter schools as dues paying members, NJPCSA has one of the highest membership rates in the country.
Meet Our Team
NJPCSA Staff
Danielle Alpert
Chief External Affairs Officer
Will Roddy
Director of Communications & Government Affairs
Meet Our Board
Board of Trustees
Mr. Steve Small, Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer, KIPP NJ
Dr. Colin Hogan
Head of School, Learning Community Charter School
Ms. Sheria McRae
Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Academies
Ms. Kate Gibbs
Deputy Director, Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative
Mr. Marcelino Trillo, Vice President
Vice Principal, Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Ms. Julie Jackson
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Uncommon Schools
Mr. Paul Josephson
Partner, Duane Morris
Ms. Giana Campbell
Executive Director, Camden Education Fund
Ms. Danielle West-Augustin, President
Chief Academic Officer and Director, Queen City Academy Charter School
Ms. Colleen Eskow
Senior Director of Public Policy, New Jersey Children’s Foundation
Dr. Dowayne Davis
Chief Executive Officer, Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson
Dr. Wanda Garcia
Board Liaison, LEAP Academy University Charter School
