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the District’s 21 municipalities by supervising casework, field activities and representing the Congressman. Tony has over 30 years of experience serving in administrative positions for various local, state, and federal government agencies. Tony is a graduate of William Paterson University where he received a degree in Political Science.

BERNADETTE McPHERSON, ESQ, | pirector oF ourreac Bernadette has been a member the firm since 2012. In her role as Director of Outreach, Bernadette is responsible for marketing Millennium Strategies to municipal and county governments, Bernadette brings extensive municipal and county government experience to Millennium, having served as a member of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 2003 to 2011 and as Mayor of Rutherford from 2000 to 2007. Bernadette remains active in politics and currently serves as the Legislative District 36 Chairwoman for the Democratic Committee of Bergen County. Bernadette is a graduate of La Salle University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English. Additionally, Bernadette holds a Juris Doctorate from Temple University School of Law. JESSICA CARVAJAL | HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST Jessica has been a member of the firm since 2021. In her role as Human Resource Generalist, Jessica manages the daily functions of the Human Resources Department including benefit and leave administration, recruitment, and assisting with enforcing company policies and practices, Jessica has over seven years of experience in the field of Human Resources, Prior to joining Millennium, she was the Assistant Director of Human Resources at a large non-profit organization, where she handled all aspects of human resources including benefits, payroll and employee relations. Jessica has strong working knowledge in employment compliance, HRIS, and benefit management. Jessica is a graduate of the College of Saint Elizabeth where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management. Additionally, Jessica holds an MBA in Finance from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. KAREN SPICER | sewior Grant MANAGER Karen has been a member of the firm since 2020. In her role as Senior Grant Manager, Karen is responsible for working with several of the firms municipal clients throughout New Jersey. In addition, she is also responsible for serving as the firm’s co-editor and chief as well as a staff mentor, Prior to joining Millennium, Karen worked for museums and cultural institutions in the Philadelphia and New York City areas focusing on exhibition development, public engagement, and historic preservation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Franklin & Marshall College and a Master of

and New York City areas focusing on exhibition development, public engagement, and historic preservation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Franklin & Marshall College and a Master of Arts in Museum Professions from Seton Hall University.

TARYN PRONKO | senior rant MANAGER Taryn has been a member of the firm since 2019. In her role as Senior Grant Manager, Taryn is responsible for working with several of the firm’s local government clients throughout New York. In addition, she is also responsible for serving as the firm’s co-editor and chief as well as a staff mentor, Prior to joining the firm, Taryn was a Deputy Clerk Intern within the U.S, Federal Court system, where she assisted in numerous departments, including jury, pro se law offices, and the circuit library. Taryn graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, receiving the Academic Excellence Award for the Humanities. KAMARI MOORE | senior research MANAGER Kamari has been a member the firm since 2018. In her role as Senior Research Manager, Kamari is responsible for providing accurate and timely research breakdowns for client service staff, overseeing accuracy of content posted on Millenniums grant research portal, and providing reports to select clients. She is also responsible for editing weekly research and assisting the Deputy Director of Research and Special Projects. Prior to joining Millennium, Kamari proudly served as a member of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega, where she participated in community outreach programs aimed at servicing disadvantaged populations. Kamari is a graduate of Seton Hall University where she received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in English and Philosophy. ASHLEY TAYLOR | cranrmanacer Ashley has been a member of the firm since 2020. In her role as Grant Manager, Ashley is responsible for working with several of the firms municipal and board of education clients to help secure funding for key projects and programs. Prior to joining Millennium, Ashley worked for the US Department of Commerce as well as the for the State of Delaware. Ashley is a graduate of Delaware State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Law Studies. Ashley was led to Millennium by help passion for government policy and how it can be used to create a better quality of life for all communities.

RYAN TALMADGE | cra manacer Ryan has been a member of the firm since 2020. In his role as Grant Manager, Ryan is responsible for working with several of the firm’s municipal and county clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Prior to joining Millennium, Ryan was Interim Security Lieutenant in the Department of Public Safety for Rutgers University - Newark. He was a collaborator and guest lecturer for the Rutgers’ Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) program. In 2017, Ryan was a candidate for the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board and is an Alumnus of the Leadership Newark 2019 Cohort. Ryan is a graduate of Rutgers University-Newark where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. MICHAEL WEISS | crantr nanacer Michael has been a member of the firm since 2020. In his role as Grant Manager, Michael is responsible for servicing several of the Firms municipal clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Prior to joining the firm, Michael worked as a graduate assistant for the West Chester University History Department. Michael is a graduate of West Chester University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in History, with a minor in Political Science, and a Master’s Degree in History. During his time as a graduate student he was inducted into the National History Honor’s Society, Phi Alpha Theta, and earned the Award of Excellence for Excellence in Scholarship and/or Creative Activity from the History Department. JENNIFER GALLAGHER | crawr anacer Jennifer has been a member of the firm since 2020. In her role as Grant Manager, Jennifer is responsible for working with several of the firm’s municipal and county clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Prior to joining Millennium, Jennifer worked as an intern for The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, assisting municipalities with planning their open space and recreation projects. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Delaware where she received a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Studies.

HANNAH SAKHA |. cra anacer Hannah has been a member of the firm since 2020. In her role as Grant Manager, Hannah is responsible for working with several of the firm’s municipal and county clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Prior to joining the firm, Hannah was an intern for a science and medical content publishing company, where she was able to copyedit documents and conduct manuscript analyses. Hannah is a graduate of Seton Hall University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Public Relations. MEGAN KLEPPER | cranrsanacer Megan has been a member of the firm since 2021. In her role as a Grant Manager, Megan is responsible for working with the firms municipal clients to secure public and private grant funding for their key programs and projects, Prior to joining Millennium, Megan interned as a journalist for multiple online publications. Megan is a graduate of James Madison University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication, LOUIS MOTTA | crantmanacer Louis has been a member of the firm since 2021 In his role as a Grant Manager, Louis is responsible for working with the firms local government clients to secure public and private grant funding for their key programs and projects. Prior to joining Millennium, Louis served as assistant news editor for a not-for-profit newspaper and tutored students in writing at Seton Hall University, Louis is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing with a Minor in Literature and Visual Media

MONICA LUDWINSKI | cranr weiter Monica has been a member of the firm since 2021. In her role as a Grant Writer, Monica is responsible for working with several of the firm’s municipal clients to help secure public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of her daily responsibilities include collaborating with the Directors of Client Service on different projects, along with drafting narratives and gathering supporting documents associated with grant applications, Prior to joining Millennium, Monica interned for City Green, an urban farm and garden organization working to revitalize urban areas through agriculture and educational programming. Monica is a graduate of Montclair State University where she received a Master of Science Degree in Sustainability Science, MICHAEL DZIUBA | cranr warren Michael has been a member of the firm since 2021, In his role as Grant Writer, Michael is responsible for servicing several of the firm’s municipal clients throughout New York, assuring their requests for both public and private grant funding are thorough and competitive. Prior to joining the firm, Michael worked in the City of Bethlehem’s Department of Community and Economic Development, working with community partners and not-for- profit organizations to assess and remediate urban blight. Michael graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, where he was also initiated into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. Additionally, Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Lehigh University. SERGIO MEDINA | crane weirer Sergio has been a member of the firm since 2022. In his role as a Grant Writer, Sergio is responsible for working with the firm’s municipal clients to secure public and private grant funding for their key programs and projects, Some of his daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications, Prior to joining the firm, Sergio worked as a grant writer at various nonprofit agencies throughout the region. Sergio is a graduate of Montclair State University, where he received a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in English and was inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta honor’s society,

MARIO CARVAJAL IV | GRANT WRITER Mario has been a member of the firm since 2022. In his role as Grant Writer, Mario is responsible for working with municipal and county clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of his daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications, Prior to joining Millennium, Mario worked as a legal assistant for a law firm providing support to the General Counsel. Mario received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in Public Policy from Ramapo College of New Jersey, During his time as an undergraduate student, he was inducted into the National Political Science Honor Society and served as the Senate Vice President within the Student Government Association. SCOTT TOMPETRINI | crawr weirer Scott has been a member of the firm since 2022. In his role as Grant Writer, Scott is responsible for working with municipal and county clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of his daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications. Prior to joining Millennium, Scott worked as an administrative assistant at a residential facility for people with developmental disabilities and interned for a marketing firm as part of their media planning team. Scott is a graduate of William & Mary where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and History. JUSTIN VEGA | crawrwarrer Justin has been a member of the firm since 2022. In his role as Grant Writer, Justin is responsible for working with local government clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of his daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications. Justin is a graduate of Baylor University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in History.

MELAINA NESS | crawrweirer Melaina has been a member of the firm since 2022. In her role as Grant Writer, Melaina is responsible for working with local government clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of her daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications. Melaina is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree as a double major in Political Science and Economics, During her time as an undergraduate student, she was inducted into the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, and into the International Honor Society in Economics, Omicron Delta Epsilon. GINA BACHORIK | | cranr waiter Gina has been a member of the firm since 2022. In her role as Grant Writer, Melaina is responsible for working with local government clients to help secure both public and private sector grant funding on their behalf. Some of her daily responsibilities include working closely with the Directors of Client Services on different projects, as well as preparing narratives, applications, and other supporting documentation associated with grant applications. Gina is a graduate of Stonybrook University where she received her undergraduate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. KHAYLA DIXON | ceanr warrer Khayla joined the firm in 2023. In her role as a Grant Writer, Khayla is responsible for working with the firm’s municipal clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania to secure public and private grant funding on their behalf, Prior to joining the firm, she was an intern within the New Jersey Superior Court, Khayla is a graduate of Rutgers University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice, During her time as an undergraduate student, she was inducted into the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha.

TAYLOR SAMITT [ _ gesearct associate Taylor has been a member of the firm since 2022. In her role as Research Associate, Taylor is responsible for researching available grant opportunities, from federal, state, county, corporate, and philanthropic sources, on behalf of Millenniums clients. Taylor analyzes and summarizes each grant in preparation for presentation and company-wide distribution while also assisting in special projects as well as overseeing the content Posted on the firms online grant portal. Prior to joining the firm, Taylor worked on various local government campaigns. Taylor is a graduate from the University at Albany, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration and Management with a focus of Public Policy. During her studies, she served as a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a community service fraternity that helps the local Albany community with services. JOHN GAULT | susivess veveropmenr RepRESENTATIVE John has been a member of the firm since 2022. John has been a member of the firm since 2022. In his role as Business Development Representative, John works to support the development of new business across Millennium's target markets. Some of his daily responsibilities include outreach to Prospective customers, management of existing prospects, working to help develop innovative sales strategies, and attending conferences. Prior to joining the firm, John spent 16 years in finance with Prudential Securities before taking on business development roles at AFLAC and Ryder Inc. John is a graduate of SUNY New Platz where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.