Cranford, NJ – The Union County College Foundation is excited to welcome three members to its board. The newly elected trustees include Ryan McDevitt, Phyllis Mirabella, and Amit Patel.
Ryan McDevitt serves as the Associate Director of Local Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. A long-standing supporter of the Foundation, Mr. McDevitt has consistently championed efforts to improve access to higher education and uplift students across Union County.
Phyllis Mirabella recently retired as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Kean University. A dynamic community leader, Phyllis has held various municipal leadership roles and served on several nonprofit boards. She is a passionate advocate for women and the community.
Amit Patel is Vice President of AME, headquartered in Fairfield, NJ. Mr. Patel and his family have been loyal supporters of the Foundation’s work for many years, helping to provide vital resources to students and their families.
The UCNJ County College Foundation’s mission is to cultivate resources in support of UCNJ students to accelerate the pace of their educational success. Foundation funds provide vital scholarships and innovative programs as well as equipment to enhance opportunities and experiences for students.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan, Phyllis, and Amit to our Foundation Board,” said Doug Rouse, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Each of them brings unique perspectives and talents that will strengthen our ability to serve students. Their leadership and dedication will have a powerful impact on the lives of those striving to achieve their academic and career dreams at UCNJ. We are grateful for their commitment and excited to work together to continue transforming futures through education.”
UCNJ is a public comprehensive community college that provides quality, affordable, accessible educational programs to the greater Union County region. It is the first of New Jersey’s 18 two-year colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College offers a wide variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. UCNJ provides many experiential learning opportunities such as access to the Bloomberg Business Center, Innovation Center, and Student Research Lab. Additionally, students at UCNJ attend one of the top 10 community colleges in the country as designated by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Progr
am. To learn more about UCNJ, visit www.ucc.edu.
