MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Hala Shawaf Barson

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Hala Shawaf Barson

When you meet and get to know Hala Shawaf Barson it’s easy to see that she really is “all about people, relationships, and community” and being a member of Impact100 SJ feeds her desire to be connected to the community in a meaningful way.   Hala was introduced to Impact100 SJ…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Beth Gamel

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Beth Gamel

As a newcomer to South Jersey in 2021, Beth’s interest in IMPACT100SJ was piqued when reading the profile of a Leadership Council member in a local lifestyle magazine. She checked out the organization’s website and its robust offerings, which sealed the deal on her membership application. She completed the paperwork,…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  Colleen Connell

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Colleen Connell

Meet Colleen Connell, proud charter member of Impact100 SJ.  Colleen first learned about Impact100 from Kyle Ruffin, who serves on the board of the Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) with Colleen’s husband, John. She was immediately attracted to a business model in which every member’s vote counts equally toward selecting…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  Paula Fairly

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Paula Fairly

Paula Fairly is not new to charity, non-profits and philanthropy.  Paula gives both time and money because she is able to, and she is committed to the mission. Paula is a semi-retired executive involved in working with others on developing their exciting, new life chapters. She is a former member…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  Abby Cohler

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Abby Cohler

Abby Cohler joined Impact 100 SJ in 2019. At the time, she was looking to get involved with a local charitable organization and do more than just “write the check."  She discovered that Impact 100 SJ filled that need for her.  She was intrigued by the fact that IMPACT 100 SJ is solely…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela Collins

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela Collins

After an extensive career at one of the region’s largest nonprofits, in 2018 Pam Collins decided to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and partner with longtime collaborator Pamela Downes to start REV Creative Group. REV was founded on the idea that businesses of all sizes and industries need a dedicated team…
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2022 Member Survey Results

2022 Member Survey Results

Over the summer, we conducted a member survey to learn more about our members: how long they’ve been part of Impact100, what motivated them to join and renew, and how they want to be engaged with committees and each other. Many thanks members who responded and provided detailed comments.  Among those who…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kimberly Rice

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kimberly Rice

Volunteerism, community engagement and philanthropy are baked into Kimberly’s DNA. From her earliest days, Kimberly recalls that her mother and grandparents instilled in her a “service to others” mindset. She worked alongside family members to give back to their community which inspired Kimberly to follow suit. Throughout her adolescent and…
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