Board of Trustees
The New Jersey Association on Correction (NJAC) Board of Trustees are a cross-section of individuals that all come together to help guide the direction and overall effectiveness of the work of the organization. We appreciate the time and efforts of the following volunteers currently serving on our board and communities.
Calvin John Smiley, PhD
Calvin John Smiley, Ph.D. is the President of the Board of Trustees for NJAC. He has served as a board member since 2013. Dr. Smiley is a member of the Sociology Department at Hunter College-CUNY.
Diane Scott - Bey
Diane Scott-Bey is a retired Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program - Regional Supervisor. Diane has served on the board since 1999.
Anthony Carabelli, Jr.
Anthony Carabelli currently serves as the Director of the Mercer County Office of Economic Development. He has served as a board member since 2018.
Sharron Ewards Parris
Sharon Edwards-Parris is a full life cycle senior recruiting professional with Korn Ferry. A board member since 2022, she is committed to making a difference in people’s lives by fostering respect and equality for all people at all levels.
Jim Reeder III
Jim Reader is the Principle of J Reeder Consulting. Jim is innovative and established and directed a successful consulting practice providing start-up business plan development, customer service project management and change management. Jim resides in Mercer County.
Quinton Law
Quinton Law is the Deputy Mayor of Moorestown, NJ. He is proud to represent over 21,000 people in his community as the youngest and first black council member in the town's 340-year history. Quinton has been successful in advocating for environmental preservation, equitable economic development, and inclusivity, making his community a welcoming place for all people. He recently won back-to-back political campaigns in 2021 and 2022, securing a four-year term on the Town Council. Quinton joined as a board member in 2024.
Mayor Reed Gusciora Esq.
Reed Gusciora was sworn in as the 48th mayor of the City of Trenton on July 1, 2018. Prior to becoming Mayor, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1996, representing the 15th Legislative District, which includes portions of Mercer and Hunterdon Counties. He has been a board member since 2018.
*Mayor Representation
Jessica Zorola
Jessica Zorola oversees the regional vision and strategy for the campus cost-free technology training and employment support by representing the organization externally to local community and employment partners – leading the Newark campus team to meet and exceed programmatic and fundraising goals. Jessicas joined as a board member in 2024.
Dr. Matthew Sheridan
Dr. Matthew Sheridan, former Director of Highfields, holds a doctorate from Rutgers University. He has more than 35 years of experience working with both correctional adults and juveniles, advocates for education, and especially higher education in correctional institutions and upon release. He has served as Vice President of the Board for the New Jersey Association on Corrections, is an ad hoc consultant to Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and supports and encourages the use of evidence-based practices. Sheridan aligns with Convict Criminology and is a strong proponent for correctional reform and especially support for those being released from prison. Dr. Sheridan presents frequently on topics of abuse in corrections and careers in criminal justice.