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REESA GREENWALD - EXEMPLARY COMMITMENT TO COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
April 16, 2008

Reesa Greenwald has worked in the field of Experiential Education for over twenty years. She has served on the NJCEIA board in various roles throughout her tenure in the field, including the role of President in 1994 and again in 2002.

A member of CEIA (Cooperative Education and Internship Association)for many years, Reesa is a NAWIL (National Academy for Work Integrated Learning) trainer and has served on the conference planning committee. She joined the Board last year in the role of Vice President for Professional Development.  In her role as Program Chair, Reesa was responsible for coordinating the CEIA national conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The theme to this year's conference was "Mastering the Links to Success," and a success it was. Over 250 professionals attended the conference from CEIA's eight regions. Nine awards were given to students, practitioners, educators, researchers and employers. In addition to her role as Program Chair, Reesa also presented, "Nuts and Bolts of Experiential Education." Reesa is currently preparing for the 7th annual NAWIL Cooperative Education and Internship Training in Breckenridge, Colorado, June 18-20, 2008.

Prior to her current position as the Associate Director of The Career Center at Seton Hall University, Reesa worked in Cooperative Education and Service Learning programs at Montclair State University. Reesa's commitment to the field of is commendable.

When not at work, Reesa has been committed as a volunteer and Board member of the Foundation for Diabetes Research. Her commitment to the field of Experiential Education, to her students and to her community is commendable.