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My name is Denise Bozza and I’m currently in the process of opening a premier children’s yoga studio in the heart of Allendale NJ. I’m super excited to bring yoga to children of all ages. I’m also a hot yoga teacher for almost 8 years. I love being a student to the practice just as...

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Licensed Acupuncturist, Medical

Elly Park

Meet Elly Park, nationally board Certified Acupuncturist. She’s currently working at Natural Chinese Medicine in Ramsey NJ. She is someone who really wants to help people become mentally and physically healthy and is changing their well being. She is loyal, trustworthy and hardworking and realizes that learning can never stop in this field. Thank you,...

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Educator

Julie Contey

I am a First Grade Teacher in the Mahwah School District. I have lived in Mahwah for 46 years. I have two beautiful children. I enjoy living a healthy lifestyle, going for hikes, running, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have a...

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Business Owner, Chiropractor, Student, Teacher, Yoga

Tiffany Spizzo

I am a mother and wife, a teacher, and a student. Currently, I am a biology/pre-med student at Ramapo College to go to chiropractic school in two years. When I’m not studying, I am a yoga and meditation teacher for both children and adults. I am currently putting together a YouTube channel where people can...

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Business Owner

Mike & Michelle Branagh

Mike and I have been married almost twenty years. I was raised in Mahwah, Mike in Waldwick. We both love the beach, going out for a nice dinner and rooting our boys on. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Mike and I have three boys. We love attending their games, finding...

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Animator, Artist, Educator

Ann LePore

Meet Ann LePore, she is a parent, an educator, an animator, and a citizen of the community. She’s currently working as a professor at Ramapo College where she runs the animation program. Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career? A: I went art school because I have really supportive parents who didn’t freak out....

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Artist

Suzanne Lippe

I am a retired technical illustrator. I worked on drawing all sorts of things from textbook to maps to architectural drawings. Now that I’m retired, I want to make myself available to kids so I can teach them the art skills that have been lost over time with the presence of technology, for example I...

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Business Owner, Pet Groomer

Nicole Pepper

I am a single mother of a 16 year old daughter. Born and raised on Long Island. Thought i wanted to be an accountant. But ended up working in the fashion industry for 15 years. Needed a career change. Always loved animals. Been a groomer now for 24 years. Finally opened my owns shop called...

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Business Owner, Fashion, Food Industry, Personal Chef

Ergus Hamitaj

I was born in Albania , moved to the USA when I was 19 years old. Been working in restaurant business since. I managed Cafe Angelique for about 15 years. About three years ago I came up with the idea of hosting community car shows where cops and the community come together for better understanding....

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Educator, Teacher

Jenny Lederer

Meet Jenny Lederer! She is a teacher at Lenape Meadows School in Mahwah. She is an absolute ray of Sunshine!! Q: What do you do for a living? I’m a teacher at Lenape Meadows in Mahwah. There was never a time that I didn’t want to be a teacher. Having said that, I became a...

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Medical, Metal Health, Nurse, Student

Rachel Crockford

Meet Rachel Crockford – She is a student, wife, mother, nurse, and a beautiful human being inside and out! Please tell us a little bit about your family. My husband and I have been married for nine years. We have two young boys and a new puppy, her name is Dottie. We are a former military...

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Diversity & Inclusion, Human Recourses

Janine Jansen

Janine is currently a Senior Director of Inclusion & Diversity at Teva Pharmaceuticals. She has over fifteen years of experience in the HR field working in Finance, Law, & Pharmaceuticals supporting business leaders. Her areas of expertise including Diversity, Talent, Recruitment, Strategy & Data storytelling. She was recently featured as a contributing author for the...

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