PPAG’s Christina Zuk Elected Board President at 180 Turning Lives Around

Trenton, New Jersey – July 18, 2024: Christina Zuk of Long Branch, NJ, a strategic advisor at Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), has been named President of the Board of 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a Monmouth County agency dedicated to helping survivors and families of domestic violence and sexual assault. Immediate previous Presidents include Brian Nelson of Spiro, Harrison & Nelson, Kathy Ellis, formerly of New Jersey Resources, Bob Fouratt, Curchin CPA, and Governor Phil Murphy.

Ms. Zuk has been a member and 2nd Vice President of 180’s Board of Trustees since 2019. She is widely recognized as an influential figure in New Jersey’s non-profit and political sectors and has received numerous accolades, including recognition by Emerge New Jersey at their “Build the Bench” reception, honoring women who have fostered Democratic women’s political participation and the “Changemaker Award” from the Reed Autism Foundation.

“The need for 180’s vital services and programs has never been greater. We welcome Ms. Zuk’s dynamic leadership to help us keep serving the people falling through the cracks of our current system, said Liz Graham, Executive Director of 180. “Our shared vision, efforts, and courage make all things possible.”

Ms. Zuk remarked, “I am excited to take on the role of President to build on 180’s strong foundation and lead our organization forward in serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.”

Congratulations are also in order for the talented and dedicated additional new slate of Board officers which include:
· Brian Nelson – 1st Vice President – Partner at Spiro Harrison & Nelson LLC, and former 180 Board President.
· Paul Dement – 2nd Vice President – Senior Director of Government and Community Relations at Monmouth University and former 180 Board Secretary.
· Tasha Youngblood Brown – Treasurer – Managing Director at EY.
· Melissa Pellechio – Secretary – Managing Partner at Manfredi and Pellechio.

Founded in 1976 as the Women’s Resource and Survival Center, 180 Turning Lives Around has a storied history as the first federally funded domestic violence shelter in the United States. It also established Monmouth County’s first rape hotline, which provided counseling to 459 survivors in its first year.

As one of only five domestic violence organizations in New Jersey operating a family justice center, 180 Turning Lives Around has been at the forefront of many initiatives, including the establishment of New Jersey’s largest safe house, which uniquely accommodates survivors of all genders and their pets. 180 also operates the 2nd Floor Youth Help Line, New Jersey’s youth mental health crisis line, founded by Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy.

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