NJBIA Meet the Trustees

On Apr 16, 2025

Dr. Anthony Iacono, president, County College of Morris

Dr. Anthony Iacono is president of County College of Morris (CCM). He is also chair of the New Jersey Presidents’ Council (NJPC), where he represents New Jersey’s public, private, and community colleges and universities. 

His favorite sport is baseball, saying, “I’m a huge Major League Baseball fan and love the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. … I also hear there is another team in New York, but I can’t imagine who it is.”

Related to sports, Dr. Iacono just finished reading “The One Year Life Daily Challenge” by former NFL coach, Tony Dungy. “This is a phenomenal book filled with wisdom, humility, and courage,” he says. “It keeps me focused on what’s important, and reminds me to live responsibly with purpose, impact and kindness as guideposts.”

Dr. Iacono also says he has been a “mega” Beatles fan for 46 years and met Paul McCartney in 1989.

Kiran Handa Gaudioso, CEO, United Way of Northern NJ

Kiran Handa Gaudioso is CEO of United Way of Northern New Jersey and president of United for ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). This research-based initiative with United Ways in 28 states provides a comprehensive study of households that earn above the poverty level, but less than the basic cost of living. Handa Gaudioso also serves as a commissioner of the New Jersey India Commission.

Unlike the other NJBIA trustee profiled on this page, Handa Gaudioso is a lifelong Yankees fan who “can’t image who the other New York baseball team is.” She grew up watching baseball with her father, and her son played the sport throughout his school years, including college.

Handa Gaudioso is an early riser, who usually starts her day at 5:30 a.m. and is soon out the door for a run, yoga class, or workout. “Starting with movement and focused time sets my day with a calm mind and strong energy,” she says.

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