Our Team

Leadership

Michael Anestis, PhD

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

GVRC Executive Director

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

R. Thurman Barnes, JD, MDiv

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

GVRC Assistant Director

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Daniel Semenza Ph.D.

Rutgers University - Camden

GVRC Director of Interpersonal Violence Research

Rutgers University - Camden

Personnel

Gerrae Brown

Gerrae Brown

GVRC

Program Assistant

GVRC

As the GVRC Program Assistant, Gerrae works closely with the Program Manager on all operational activities. Gerrae handles the day-to-day logistics of the center, facilitating meetings and coordinating expenses. Gerrae brings over 18 years of administrative support experience to her role at the GVRC.

Angela Centellas

GVRC

Program Manager

GVRC

As the Program Manager, Angela is responsible for the organization and coordination of GVRC operations. She works closely with the center Directors to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Prior to joining the GVRC, she was engaged in work involving hospital quality improvement, maternal and child health, stakeholder engagement, health equity, and program evaluation. She received her Master's degree in Public Health from the Rutgers School of Public Health in 2015.

Patrice Harley

GVRC

Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator

GVRC

As the Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Patrice is responsible for increasing public awareness of the center's initiatives and brand. She works closely with media outlets to maintain a favorable public image, manages social media presence, creates communications campaigns, and more. Patrice received her BA in Communications with a concentration in Journalism, PR, and Marketing from William Paterson University. She received her Rutgers Communications Certification, pursuing her MCM degree at Rutgers University.