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Our People

David L. Knowlton President and CEO New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
William G. Dressel, Jr. William G. Dressel, Jr. Executive Director, New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Bill Dressel is Executive Director and formerly Chief Lobbyist for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. He has held progressive staff positions with the League since 1974 and assumed the duties of Executive Director on July 1, 1995.
Melissa-Kostinas2 Melissa Kostinas Director, Mayors Wellness Campaign
Director, Corporate Wellness Campaign

Melissa Kostinas was named Director of the Mayors Wellness Campaign in 2011. She graduated in 2006 from Lynchburg College with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Prior to joining the MWC, Melissa consulted with healthcare clients and assisted with business management for health-related industries statewide. She has worked as a Human Resources Specialist at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, and as a Marketing Intern at Springpoint Senior Living in Princeton. She brings to the MWC not only a broad knowledge of healthcare business and marketing, but also a personal zeal for innovation and growth of this wellness initiative.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Mrs. Lucinda Florio, James J. Florio Dr. Mehmet Oz (left)—MWC Spokesperson, World-renowned cardiovascular surgeon, Oprah Winfrey’s “Doctor in Residence,” and New York Times best-selling author.
Mrs. Lucinda Florio (center)—MWC Spokesperson, former First Lady of New Jersey
The Honorable James J. Florio (right)—MWC Spokesperson, former Governor of New Jersey
MWC Spokesperson Joetta Clark Diggs Joetta Clark Diggs, 2011 MWC Spokeswoman
1988, 1992, 1996 & 2000 Olympian Executive Director, Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation Author & Motivational Speaker
Allison Kellner Allison DeBlois Executive Director
Affiliated Accountable Care Organizations
 jeff-brown_edited Jeff Brown Chief of Staff
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
Jeff uses his expert communication and administrative skills to manage the day to day operations of the Quality Institute, including staffing, budget, development and external relations. He also oversees and assists with the Institute’s policy work. Jeff most recently was Policy, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator of NJ Citizen Action. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rutgers University and prior to his work with Citizen Action Jeff served as a Regional Field Director for Obama for America in New Hampshire. He also has worked on both Congressional and U.S. Senate Campaigns.
  April Storr-Nalence Executive Assistant
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
DonSico Donald Sico Public Relations
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
Joyce Sico Joyce M. Sico Events Coordinator
New Jersey Health Care Quality InstituteThe MWC is an initiative of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (www.njhcqi.org) in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (www.njslom.org).