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Funcionarios
Presidenta
Dr. Maria Isaza
Marzo 2020- Abril 2023
Affiliation: Dean of the School of Health Professions and Natural Sciences (HPNS) at the County College of Morris (CCM)
La Dra. María P. Isaza es Decana de la Facultad de Profesiones de la Salud y Ciencias Naturales (HPNS) del County College of Morris (CCM). Nació en Cali, Colombia y emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1990. Ha sido residente del condado de Morris durante los últimos 30 años y actualmente reside en Wharton, NJ con su familia.
La Dra. Isaza es una ex alumna de CCM y se graduó con una licenciatura en Biología de la Universidad de Santa Isabel en 2002. A continuación, recibió su doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas de la Universidad de Medicina y Odontología de Nueva Jersey en 2009. Comenzó a trabajar en CCM en 2007 como profesora adjunta y fue contratada como profesora a tiempo completo un año después, en 2008. Fue Presidenta del Departamento de Biología y Química durante ocho años y se convirtió en Decana del HPNS en 2021.
Como decana del HPNS, dirige un equipo dedicado y entusiasta de miembros de la facultad que están comprometidos a proporcionar programas educativos de primer nivel en las áreas de ciencias biológicas, químicas y ambientales; profesiones de la salud, incluyendo enfermería, radiografía, terapia respiratoria, ciencia paramédica y asistente de terapia ocupacional; ciencia del ejercicio y entrenador personal; tecnología de paisaje y horticultura; especializaciones de educación docente y salud pública.
La Dra. Isaza también es muy activa en su comunidad y ha sido miembro de la junta del Comité de Defensa en Employment Horizons desde 2019. Además, fue seleccionada por los Comisionados del Condado en 2019 para servir en el Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos del Sistema de Paratránsito del Área de Morris.
Vice Presidente
Iris Goicochea
March 2020 - April 2025
Iris Goicochea is the Community/Missions Partner & Global Impact Academy Coordinator at Liebenzell USA and a Master of Divinity student at Drew University Theological School. She is also the host of the Caffeinated & Curious Podcast on YouTube.
Lydia Silfa
Associate Director, Global Marketing, PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
With over 10 years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, Santiago currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Marketing at PTC Therapeutics. A Global marketing and commercial strategy leader with a proven track record in directing global launches. He is a trusted cross-functional team leader with a mission to foster innovation and drive impactful solutions. His work is guided by service and a passion for delivering value to community stakeholders. He holds a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the University of Scranton and a Masters of Business Administration in Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing from Rutgers Business School.
Francis J. Bastone
March 2020- April 2025
Affiliation: Retired Town Administrator, Montville
Frank Bastone is a retired municipal administrator whose distinguished career spans four decades of service to local governments in northern New Jersey. He possesses extensive expertise in finance administration, contract negotiations, personnel organization, crisis management, environmental stewardship, insurance loss control, and municipal utility governance. Frank holds a bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a master’s degree from Penn State. He is motivated to serve on the Board of Directors by his belief that his professional background can contribute meaningfully to MCOHA's mission of delivering services and fostering community integration, supporting the nation’s longstanding heritage as a country of immigrants. Frank has been a member of the MCOHA Board of Trustees since 2012. Currently, he serves as a part-time municipal management consultant. His leadership extends to over 18 years on his Community Association Board, including more than 10 years as President. In his personal time, Frank is an avid ice hockey player and an experienced international cruising sailor.
Santiago Garcia
Associate Director, Global Marketing, PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
With over 10 years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, Santiago currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Marketing at PTC Therapeutics. A Global marketing and commercial strategy leader with a proven track record in directing global launches. He is a trusted cross-functional team leader with a mission to foster innovation and drive impactful solutions. His work is guided by service and a passion for delivering value to community stakeholders. He holds a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the University of Scranton and a Masters of Business Administration in Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing from Rutgers Business School.
Andres Felipe Osorio Atehortua
February 2026 - February 2029
Andres Felipe Osorio Atehortua is a Colombian entrepreneur and hospitality professional, currently the owner of Las Costillas Restaurant in Dover, New Jersey. He was born in Colombia and immigrated to the United States in 1999. He has been a Morris County Residence for over 27 years and now resides in Mount Arlington, NJ with his family.
Andres Felipe attended Rutgers University Newark as part of The PALS program. He graduated from County College of Morris gaining his Associated Degree as a Hotel Restaurant Manager. He also attended Fairleigh Dickinson University as part of the Blue Burgundy Program and was awarded a Chaine des Rotisseurs scholarship at FDU.
His experience in multiple venues, such as The Madison Hotel, overseeing corporate events and banquet operations; Morris County Golf Club, as a Food and Beverage Manager; and Ravello Event Venue, as a General Manager, led to him buying his own restaurant, Las Costillas. From his many years in the hospitality business, Andres Felipe gained foundational experience in food service operations and business management.
He is very motivated to serve on the MCOHA Board of Trustees to share his professional experience and contribute to the community.
MCOHA Staff
JoAnn Quattro
Executive Director
Office: 973-366-4770 Ext. 116
Email: joann.quattro@mcoha.org
95-97 Bassett Highway
Dover, NJ 07801
Silvina Abbate
Fiscal Officer
Office: 973-366-4770 ext. 124
Email: sabbate@mcoha.org
95-97 Bassett Highway
Dover, NJ 07801
