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Board of Directors

Mike Francisco

President

Mike is a resident of Coles Street and has lived in Jersey City since 1983 and in Harsimus Cove since 2001. He works as an editor for a scientific journal in New York and has previously served as HCA secretary from 2007 until 2009 when he was elected as president of the HCA. Mike has set focus during his tenure as president on improved traffic safety and cleaner streets for the neighborhood, among other issues.

Dan Strechay

Vice President - Communication

Dan has lived in HC on First Street between Jersey and Erie for 4 years. He works as a Communications Manager for a recycling company in New York and has been involved in Communications/Public Relations for 10 years. Dan would like to focus on building upon existing member communication - utilizing the web, twitter and facebook - while streamlining the process. Additionally, he would like to focus on the association grow and give back to the community.

Chris Kearns

Vice President - Membership

Chris is a resident of First Street and has lived in Harsimus Cove for one and half years. He has a background in sales/marketing and is excited to help build a stronger and more active membership base for the HCA.

Leda Duif

Treasurer

Leda is a resident of 5th street, between Jersey & Coles, and has lived in Harsimus Cove for two and half years. She has a background in Business Development working for both financial and non-profit institutions, with experience in documentary film making and most recently a stay at home mom who is launching her own business. As a board member, Leda wants to focus on making HCA an active & inclusive vehicle that creates
a positive impact for the community it serves.

Michael Flinck

Secretary

Michael is a resident of 3rd St between Erie St. and Jersey Ave. who has lived in Harsimus Cove for one and a half years, and Jersey City for three years.  He works near Exchange Place at a financial firm and is a composer/musician in his spare time. He would like to focus on serving the community and being a part of it.

Pam Andes

Board Member-at-Large

Pam has lived in Harsimus Cove for about six years now. Pam worked for Showtime Networks for nine years before returning to school and pursuing a degree in Sociology and Social Work. She is also a mom of two boys and one daughter. She is one of the co-founders of the Downtown JC Watch and is interested in helping residents with crime issues and neighborhood improvements that help prevent crime. Pam also worked as Council Aide for Councilman Ward "E" Steven Fulop and continues to volunteer for his office.

Galina Hack

Board Member-at-Large

Galina is a resident of 1st Street between Manila and Erie Streets who has lived in Harsimus Cove for two years. Her background is in Hotels Administration and Finance. She worked as a Financial Analyst and Internal Auditor for Sands Co. and recently is a stay-at-home mom. She is interested in Member at large and wants to focus on improving and adding activities for the residents in Harsimus Cove.

Monica Stewart

Board Member-at-Large

Monica has lived in Jersey City for five years and has been a HC resident on 5th street and Jersey Ave. for the past two years. She has a background in biochemical research and works as an assistant research professor at Rutgers. Monica is excited to be a member of the HCA board and looks forward to contributing to the neighborhood, getting to know her neighbors better, and helping to build a stronger, more connected community.

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