Organizational Support

Constantina is the Community Relations Manager for NJMEP.

Constantina comes to NJMEP from the legislative office of NJ State Senator Bob Gordon, bringing a decade of local, state, and national political & community organizing; and field management experience. During her tenure, Ms. Meis pursued several leadership initiatives and training programs, like the “Rising Stars”; giving women and/or people impacted by social, racial or economic disparities and people with disabilities the tools to become more engaged in community organizing and politics.

Experience

• District Director with Senator Bob Gordon
• Coordinator with the American Conference of Diversity
• Youth Development Specialist with Boys & Girls Club of Newark
• Campaign Manager for Passaic County Democratic Committee
• Hudson County Director for Menendez for Senate

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration

Michael graduated in 2015 from William Patterson University where he studied new and digital marketing methods. During his senior year, he accepted an internship at an advertising agency that specialized in marketing for manufacturing and logistics companies. After graduating, he accepted a position from that same agency where his main role was developing digital marketing plans and following the campaign through to completion.

Michael created content; writing blogs, creating infographics, and social media posts for each client and began to develop a passion for manufacturing. In that role he provided media coverage at some NJMEP events, writing articles about their impact on the New Jersey economy and the benefits the non-profit provides local manufacturers. After three years, he wanted to see behind the manufacturing curtain instead of just writing about best practices, company announcements, and industry developments. He took on a new role as the Marketing Manager for a New Jersey manufacturing company. After a year with the manufacturer, NJMEP was looking for a digital marketing and content specialist. Michael jumped at the opportunity to make a difference and assumed the role of NJMEP’s Marketing Outreach Coordinator and has since been promoted to Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager.

Experience

• Social Media Marketing Manager at Rovere Media
• Marketing Manager at HamiltonBuhl

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in New Marketing Methods at William Patterson University

As Senior Administrator, Kia Sanders is responsible for managing and issuing contractual agreements throughout the organization. Her responsibilities also include the management of NIST reporting, ensuring compliance with NIST related items, internal auditing, event/program support for the Made in New Jersey Program and National Manufacturing Day, and other accounting-related tasks under the direction of the Senior Director of Finance.

Kia’s past experience with NJMEP has included creating the “We Made it” video success series and Experience Manufacturing program. In addition to processing New Jersey Department of Labor applications, conducting administrative workshops, and distributing customer satisfaction surveys.

Experience

• 15+ years of administrative experience within the manufacturing and medical communities.

Education

• Attended William Paterson University

With a foundation in industrial engineering and engineering management, Teresa has developed a comprehensive skill set now being applied as a Data Specialist at NJMEP. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering, followed by a dual Master of Science in engineering management, offering her a deep understanding of the manufacturing sector. Her practical experience is varied, involving industrial automation processes and enhancing data analysis skills with tools such as Python and R Studio. Additionally, her brief involvement in sales, particularly with datacenter solutions, has broadened her perspective on the commercial aspects of technology.

Currently, at NJMEP, Teresa is focused on contributing to New Jersey’s Offshore Wind initiative and improving the Connex Marketplace platform to bolster local businesses and facilitate the discovery of new opportunities for them. Teresa’s work in data analysis plays a supportive role in decision-making processes, reflecting her dedication to leveraging her skills for the benefit of advancements in New Jersey’s manufacturing sector.

Experience

• Industrial Engineering researcher at UPS
• Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at NJIT
• Sales Intern at DataBank

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari
• Master of Science in Management Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Master of Science in Management Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari