Thomas A. Russomano, M.P.A. `08, M.A. `08
Assistant Director, Division of Volunteer Efforts
Seton Hall University
Tom Russomano is the Assistant Director of the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) at Seton Hall. His office is responsible for coordinating all volunteerism and community service on campus. Tom regularly manages a variety of volunteer programs, ranging from soup kitchens in the Greater Newark area to international service trips to El Salvador and Haiti. Prior to his current position, he worked as a project manager for the municipality of Mendham, NJ.
A New Jersey native, Tom graduated with a B.A. from Rutgers University in 2004. He completed his Master's degrees in Public Administration and Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall in May of 2008. Tom sits on the Board of the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey
Elisa S. Danielson, M.P.A. '03, NREMT-B
Seton Hall University
Elisa began her undergraduate study at the State University of New York at Stony Brook studying biochemistry; she then transferred and completed her B.S.B.A. in Accounting at Western New England College in Massachusetts. At the graduate level, Elisa attended Seton Hall University and completed her Master's degree in Public Administration, concentration in Health Policy and Management, with a 4.0 GPA.
Elisa began her first position on Wall Street which was then followed by work in public accounting. She held a position as Comptroller for a nonprofit for 11 years; this is when Elisa attended SHU for her M.P.A. Currently, Elisa works for American International Group as a Manager of Project Management, Regulatory Reporting and Premium Audit. She is also the Captain of a nonprofit Rescue Squad, whereas she not only leads the organization, but functions as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician.
“My Master of Public Administration from Seton Hall University has not only provided me with my knowledge as a leader, but allows me the credibility in dealing with Hospital and EMS Directors, Law Enforcement and Town Officials in public service.”
Brian Vaughn, M.P.A. `92, M.B.A.
Global Franchise Director - Health Economics & Reimbursement
ETHICON Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company
Brian Vaughn entered the Department of Public and Healthcare Administration in 1989 as a full-time, pre-service candidate working as a Graduate Assistant in the Undergraduate Admissions Department. He came to Seton Hall with a B.A. in History and a great deal of interest in healthcare policy. Since graduating from SHU in 1992, he has been working in the business of healthcare. Brian kicked off his career in managed care at Oxford Health Plans. His managed care experience culminated in his role as Regional Manager of Medical Delivery Systems leading the team responsible Oxford's Medical Delivery System in New Jersey, including all hospital and health system contracting.
Brian began working at ETHICON Inc, a Johnson & Johnson company that develops and manufactures medical devices, in 1999. ETHICON has provided him the opportunity to utilize his M.P.A. and managed care experience on the industry side of healthcare. As Global Franchise Director, Brian currently leads the ETHICON Products Global Health Economics & Reimbursement Team.
Since graduating from SHU, Brian has had the opportunity to be a guest speaker for a number of classes and was honored with an Alumni Service Award.
“Working in healthcare has been and I have no doubt will continue to be challenging, rewarding, lots of fun, and a never-ending learning experience.”
Mark A. Habana, M.P.A. '04
Chair & Corporate C.E.O.
Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment (CORE), Inc.
Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and English from The College of New Jersey and his Master of Public Administration from Seton Hall University. He brings diverse experiences from the corporate sector, the service industry, and the non-profit field with leadership roles at both the college and professional levels.
An active member of CORE from 2003 to 2004, Mark Habana served in a number of supportive roles in event planning, fundraising, and recruiting. A career transition in 2004 limited his time pursuing personal goals in public service as he focused his move from the corporate sector to the non-profit sector. In spite of this, he continued his community service work by volunteering for special events coordinated by groups like the Asian Women in Business, the Asian American Writers' Workshop, and the Asian American Federation of New York.
Mark currently works at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ as their Financial Grant Administrator, managing the post-award grant compliance process and the financial and contractual obligations of the organization's consulting business. Mark is excited to have this opportunity to direct CORE in fulfilling its mission to provide a network of resources that will empower its members to reach their personal, professional, and philanthropic goals.
Jill Grob, M.P.A. '90, Ph.D.
Director, Student Success Center
Weber State University
Jill Grob completed SHU's M.P.A. in 1990 while a Graduate Assistant in the Center for Public Service/DPHA. Jill then served as the department's Assistant Director until hired as an Assistant Dean of Seton Hall's Stillman School of Business. After completing her doctoral course work at Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education, she moved to Arizona where she ran a distance learning campus for Northern Arizona University. For the past 6 years, Jill has been Director of Weber State University's Student Success Center. The Student Success Center provides academic advisement to general studies associate degree students, serves academically at-risk students, and serves freshmen enrolled in Weber's "Introduction to the University" course taught by the Center's First Year Experience (FYE) Department.
“I have applied the breadth of knowledge and skills I gained through my M.P.A. to my doctoral course work and fulfilling employment in the public sector. I promote the M.P.A. to current and prospective higher education administration personnel.”
