NJCCF President Named in 2024 NJBIZ Education Power 50

https://njbiz.com/2024-education-power-50-a-k

Donna Custard

The longtime president of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Custard oversees program and service initiatives for the organization. The foundation partners with national and Garden State-based nonprofits and stakeholders to prepare young adults for the educational and professional journey ahead. Custard has used her decades of experience in the nonprofit space toward the organization’s objectives – with a focus on education and workforce development initiatives as well as major fundraising campaigns, program design and implementation for systemic reform. She is a trusted voice and expert on these issues and more – regularly honored with awards and on lists such as these; and serving on numerous education and workforce development committees as well as boards such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Education, Employment and Training Committee; Burlington Township Board of Education; NJDOE Career and Technical Education Advisory Council; and more. In her spare time, Custard volunteers her time and shares her experience in the Peace Corps through the Paul Coverdell World Wise Schools program.