New Jersey
Counseling Association

NJCA Spring 2023 Election Results

NJCA Spring 2023 Election Results (April 4, 2023)

Submitted by:

Dr. Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, Nomination & Election Committee chairperson (2022-2023)

The current election concluded on 4/2/2023 at 5:00 pm. A total of 48 ballots were received and tallied. Here are the winners!

President-Elect (48 votes)

  1. Carolyn Bazan (22 votes)

President-Elect-Elect (45 votes)

  1. Crystal Socha (33 votes)

Member-at-large (44 votes)

  1. Alrick A. Douglas  (16 votes)
  2. Renee Shand-Lubbers  (16 votes)
  3. Jyoti Singh  (16 votes)
  4. Vanessa Woods (14 votes)

First, we congratulate the winners and express our sincere appreciation to all those who participated as candidates. Your disposition to run in this election truly enriches NJCA and inspires its leadership.

Second, we thank NJCA members for exercising their right to vote in this important election. Your voice and involvement matter in every aspect of the work conducted by this counseling professional organization.

In closing, NJCA highly commends the service provided by the members of the Nomination and Election Committee. They have worked hard since the Fall of 2022 and demonstrated commitment and integrity from beginning to end. These invaluable members are: NJAMC president Mr. Brandon Isaacson, Dr. Yumiko Ogawa, faculty of NJCU & Member at large Ms. Jenna Rodriguez. We thank Social Media chairperson Ms. Crystal Socha for her creative designs and her efforts in publicizing all election related announcements.

Note: Any member in good standing who may want to know the full election results may contact Mr. Brandon Isaacson (email: njamcdivision@gmail.com).