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President
Frank is an anti-bullying activist and filmmaker, Frank’s anti-bullying activism started in 2012 while watching the news and learning of a young girl who committed suicide on account of bullying; from that moment on he was inspired to help kids speak up rather than self-harm. He directed and produced many anti-bullying PSA’S as well as two films; “Breaking the Silence” and “Alone with the Darkness” fighting bullying through film and the arts. For Columbus Day 2016 Frank Gigante received an Italian American Man of the year Proclamation from the City of Union City for his contribution to the youth for his work as an Ant-bullying Activist and the prominent Anti-Bullying documentary “Breaking The Silence”. Frank’s most recent award was a Congressional Certificate of Recognition from Congressman Josh Gottheimer and A Proclamation from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla both for the Anti-Bullying film “Alone with the Darkness” Frank is the Founder of The Broken Silence Movement, www.brokensilencemovement.com
Frank is a family man with strong values and morals. He also holds a position as an investigator for the Hudson County Board Of Elections and assists in the administration of Federal, State and local elections for voters of Hudson County.
Secretary
Conrad Andy Howell attended Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ. While attending Lincoln he was an outstanding track and field athlete. After graduating in 1983, he went on to attend and graduate from St. Peter’s College in 1987 earning a BS degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. While attending St. Peter’s, “Andy” was elected President of the Black Action Committee and was a Student Counsel Senator representing the class of 1987 from 1984-87.
Today “Andy” is an educator, author and businessman, Andy’s real interests and deep-seated involvement are in the education of our youth. In order to promote education and scholarship in the urban and under-serviced areas in the United States, he has founded “Sidewalk University”. A “new concept” for helping young people gains access to higher education.
Andy is the founder of the RDS Investment Club, which was featured in the June 2000 edition of Black Enterprise Magazine. He formed the investment club to teach individuals how to invest in the stock market.
July 27, 2002 Conrad Andy Howell was the Grand Marshal of the Jersey City West Indian, Caribbean and American Carnival. The carnival association honored Grand Marshal Conrad Andy Howell for providing scholarships to individuals that are pursuing a post secondary education and his continual dedication to educating our youths by developing more education programs.
Honorable Conrad Andy Howell was declared an “Honorary Citizen” of Jersey City, New Jersey on November 1, 2002 by Mayor Glenn D. Cunningham for his contributions to the betterment of the cities of Jersey City, New Jersey and Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
Conrad Andy Howell was awarded the 2005 Information Services Jim Casey (Founder of United Parcel Service (UPS)) Community Service Award. The award is presented to an individual who has performed outstanding volunteer service in his/her community.
Professor Howell is the co-author of Sidewalk University Economic Empowerment,
The book addresses financial illiteracy and the need to increase the number of children acquiring college degrees.
Andy received a United States Senate Proclamation from United States Senator Robert Menendez, on behalf of the people of the State of New Jersey, recognizing him for his commitment to helping empower students and his pledge to create real and powerful change in our community, on March 31, 2007.
Howell received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, on behalf of President Barack Obama., on November 28, 2012. The award was presented to Andy for his commitment to strengthening our nation and for making a difference through volunteer service.
Andy has made a tremendous commitment to serving the needs of others through volunteerism. He serves on the New Hope ETC Board, Jersey City.
Past volunteer affiliations include President of Dollars for Scholars of Northern New Jersey; Urban League of Hudson County, New Jersey; Academic Excellence Board, Jersey City, New Jersey; Monroe College School of Information Technology Advisory Board, New York; the Consortium for Pre-College Education in Greater Newark Advisory Board, New Jersey.
Conrad Andy Howell was born in Antigua, West Indies on September 11, 1964 to Conrad Howell of English Harbour Village and Bernadine Joseph of Liberta Village. He is married to Lisa Susan Gaffin-Howell, the couple has three children, Gabrielle, Conrad and Danielle.
Treasurer
Carmine Percontino.
Carmine is a Hoboken is a Hoboken resident also a producer of the Antibullying films by My way productions. His goal is to help children in need.
Board Member
Jennah is currently a student studying Accounting at New Jersey City University. She is also a seasonal worker at the Hudson County Board of Elections. On her stance about bullying, Jennah reflects on the quote: “No one heals himself by wounding another.” She finds importance in treating all with the kindness and respect they deserve.