Multicultural Inclusion & Accessibility Advisory Committee

Mission Statement:

Verona’s vibrant community proudly welcomes all residents, business owners, employees, and visitors. Together we are working toward being a truly inclusive place where our policies, services, and programs meet the needs of all people.

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About:

The Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee (MIAAC) was  established by the Township Council on August 16, 2021 by Ordinance # 21-16. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in participating in the next year to help us begin the work of the newly adopted mission statement.

The MIAAC is charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Make recommendations regarding diverse cultural, economic, and social issues within our community to the Township Council 

• Propose solutions to the Township Council that ensure accessibility for all community members for our services and programs 

• Assist the Administration and the Dept. of Community Services with the organization, coordination, research, and manage actions in the Community as it relates to multicultural inclusion and accessibility of the Township’s policies, programs, and services. 

Download the presentation below to learn more about the formation and goals of MIAAC:

MIAAC Members:

• Tovah Kopan - Term Ends 1/17/2028

• Kathleen Francis - Term Ends 1/17/2028

• Michele Gruet - Term Ends 1/17/2027

• Peter Pimpinelli - Term Ends 1/17/2029

• John Vajda - Term Ends 1/17/2029

• Naura Reynoso - Term Ends 1/17/27

• Michelle O'Neill - Term Ends 1/17/2028

• Rita Chevalier - Term Ends 1/17/2029

• Roxanna Tirado - Term Ends 1/17/2027

• Corey Schor - Council Representative - Term Ends 11/30/2026

• Elissa Pena - Student Representative - Term Ends 1/17/2027

• Sinaileen Acoff - Student Representative - Term Ends 1/17/2027

• Michael McMahon - Township Employee

• Claudine Pascale - Director of the Verona Public Library 

• Diane DiGiuseppe - Superintendent of Schools
  

2026 Meeting Information:

The MIAAC meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm *in the Verona Community Center Conference Room, 880 Bloomfield Ave. unless otherwise noted.

                              *Currently the MIAAC will meet via Zoom only. 

Meeting dates, information and the Zoom meeting link is posted on the meeting agenda

Want to Volunteer at a MIAAC Event?:

Please fill out this Google Form to learn about our various events/activities and how to volunteer for individual events throughout the year