The 2026 Annual Meeting Committee
The NJASLA Annual Meeting Committee Volunteers are a group of amazing individuals with exceptional talents, showing dedication and ingenuity throughout the year. We recognize and appreciate their many contributions in all planning phases of the conference. Whether it’s lining up award winning speakers, coordinating the many social events, or contributing to our social media presence, this conference would not be the success it is without their commitment!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BARBRA WALKER, isa
Annual Meeting Co-Chair
Ted Aretakis, PLA
NJASLA Design Awards Chair
Jennifer Ward Souder, LEED AP, BD+C
Diversity Initiative Chair
Laura Gilkey
Student Engagement Chair
MEMBERS
Breana Parian, PLA
Secretary
Alex Ciorlian
RULA AAC Liaison
Speaker Chair
EMILY McGALE
DI Member
SHACHI PATEL
Member-at-Large
ALEXIS LO
DI Member
DIANA BORIC
DI Member
Hope McManus
DI Member
RAVIJA MUNSHI
Awards Member
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jan Saltiel Rafel, ASLA, LEED AP
Chapter President
Christopher Gammons, LLA, ASLA
President-Elect
Jonathan Misrahi, PLA, ASLA
Past-President
Richard Asirifi, AICP, Assoc. ASLA
First Vice President
Emerging Professionals Chair
Kevin Perry, PLA, ASLA
2nd Vice President
Jing Fan, PLA, ASLA
Secretary
Tom Salaki, PLA, ASLA
Treasurer
Anthony Parziale, PLA, LLA, ASLA
Trustee
Nick Tufaro, PP, LLA, PARMA, CFM
Member-at-Large Chair
Giovanni Caputo, RLA
Edwin Gano
Events Committee Co-Chair
Member-at-Large
Colin Rieger
Member-at-Large
If you’d like to learn more about our work, please contact NJASLA.AMChair@gmail.com