Collingswood County Committee
Jessica Stokes - Municipal Chair
District 8
Jessica is a life-long resident of Collingswood, having grown up and still residing on East Knight Avenue. Jessica is involved locally as a volunteer on the Consolidated Planning Board and as a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. She also volunteers at many of the Borough events, including the annual Holiday Parade and Mayfair. Read Full Bio
Nicole Defeo - Municipal Vice-Chair
District 1
Nicole has more than 25 years of experience building and leading non-profit organizations. An accomplished strategist and marketer, her vision and drive have taken small struggling non-profits to thriving successful organizations in short periods of time. Her performance has been recognized in the national market of non-profits through awards for marketing, mentoring and exceptional achievement. In 2016, Nicole was named the inaugural Woman of Honor in Community Service by the Camden County Board of Commissioners. Read Full Bio
Tricia Aspinwall- Municipal Secretary
District 12
Tricia is a passionate environmental conservation professional and volunteers her time to make her community a better place. Tricia has served as the volunteer leader for the Friends of the Farmers Market for the last ten seasons and is a member of the Collingswood Green Team. Tricia also serves on the State Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. Tricia enjoys spending time with her daughters and is a running enthusiast! Read Full Bio
Robert Velez
District 8
Rob Velez has lived in Camden County most of his life but has called Collingswood home for over 20 years. Having traveled extensively, he can honestly say that there’s no place like home and is happy to be raising a family here. Rob works at Temple University as the Director of Information Technology for the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, leading a brilliant team that provides technology solutions serving the next generation of journalists, broadcasters, and communicators. Read Full Bio
Jamie O’Neill
District 2
Jamie is a 27-year resident of Collingswood who moved here with his wife Nancy, a lifetime Collingswood resident, in 1994. He has volunteered as a coach and in various capacities in town. Read Full Bio
Eliot Dewitt
District 12
Eliot has lived in Collingswood since he was six years old and is a proud Zane North Elementary alum and graduate of Collingswood High School. Eliot is currently studying Political Science at Camden County College and is participating in the Democracy Summer project through Senator Andy Kim's that trains the next generation of Democratic organizers and leaders.
Cara Boiler
District 7
Cara, a resident of Collingswood since 2005, has not only raised her four children in the community but also dedicated her time to various community organizations. Her passion for community engagement is evident in her role as a PTA board member at Mark Newbie Elementary School, Collingswood Middle School, and now at Collingswood High School. Read Full Bio
Robert Rodriguez
District 9
Robert, also known as Bobby, is a lifelong public servant and volunteer in Collingswood and currently serves as a trustee for Knight Park and as a commissioner for the Collingswood Housing Authority. Read Full Bio
Michele Coulombe
District 7
Michele Coulombe has called Collingswood home for over 20 years. She was drawn to the town for its sense of community, walkable neighborhoods, and vibrant arts and culture scene —and it’s where she raised her family and built lasting friendships. Read Full Bio
Danielle Brown
District 9
Danielle Brown has lived in Collingswood since 1997 and has been a proud, active member of the community for nearly three decades. A devoted mother of ten and grandmother to one, all of whom have gone through the Collingswood public schools, Danielle has long been a strong voice for children, families, and underserved populations in our town. Read Full Bio
Michael Paolucci
District 11
Mike has lived in Collingswood since 2014 and has taught at Collingswood High School since 2006, where he serves as vice president of the teachers union. He lives with his wife, Rachel, and 2 sons. He was drawn to Collingswood for its combination of green space, walkability and strong sense of community. Read Full Bio
Valerie Piper
District 1
Valerie resides in Collingswood with her husband Dan and two sons, and they have lived here since 2004. She has been an active member of the community through the years by serving on the Collingswood Zoning Board, managing the Zane North Green Team, gardening at the Washington Avenue Community Garden, and volunteering for various Collingswood School District and Club fundraisers. Read Full Bio
Kate Delany
District 11
Kate Delany serves as the President of South Jersey Progressive Democrats, an all volunteer grassroots group that’s active in electoral and issue campaigns as well as democracy work. She previously served on Collingswood County Committee from 2019-2021 and is a former board member of the Good Government Coalition of New Jersey. Read Full Bio
Reed Orem
District 2
Reed is the owner of Dig This, a mid-century furniture store in town on Haddon Avenue. He is an active member of our business community, serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Business Improvement District for the borough and pitching in as a volunteer to plan Collingswood’s many wonderful events. Read Full Bio
Lindell Pascall
District 7
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Lindell moved to the United States at the age of 18. Lindell obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications, followed by a Master's degree in Human Services - Executive Leadership. During his college years, he actively participated in student government, volunteerism, and various community activities. Read Full Bio
Elizabeth Caldarola
District 8
Elizabeth Caldarola has lived in Collingswood since 2012 with her husband and two daughters. Elizabeth was born and raised in Alaska and went to college in Washington state, where she first campaigned with the College Democrats for Al Gore’s presidential run. Read Full Bio
Christina Corozza
District 9
Chris teaches art in Camden, where she also is a personal trainer part time. Prior to moving to Collingswood, she taught special education in Trenton, NJ; and worked with nonverbal students with Autism. She is also a published children’s book illustrator. Read Full Bio