South Jersey BIZ - Issue #2 (February 2026)

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SJBiz_Women to Watch_0226FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 2 / 4 / 26 4 : 06 PM Page 1 TOWatch Women FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS MAKING A NOTICEABLE IMPACT ACROSS SOUTH JERSEY . WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE EACH YEAR being able to present some of the inspiring local ladies who are making their presence felt in the South Jersey business world . Driven , determined and dedicated are just some of the ways to describe these women who come from various professions but share a common goal : to lead by example and use the lessons they’ve learned along the way to help not only themselves , but also those around , reach their full potential . Edited by Peter Proko Jenny Breunig Jennifer Dubrow Weiss VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS , CEO , JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY JEFFERSON WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL ( JFSNJ ) reunig oversees a 286 - ince 2012 , Dubrow Weiss Bbed acute care facility Shas served as CEO at JFS - and leads regional service NJ , after beginning her ca - lines across New Jersey , in - reer serving the Jewish com - cluding heart and vascular , munity as an intern at JFS - neurosciences , cancer , NJ’s agency , Samost Jewish women and children’s serv - Family & Children’s Service ices , and emergency medi - ( JFCS ) . She and her team cine . A strategic health care have launched numerous ini - leader with more than 15 tiatives and services for the years of experience nation - community , including Aleph wide , Breunig has driven Home Care , which provides significant operational concierge - style home care growth and innovation , in - services to older adults in cluding increased admissions and surgical volume , the intro - the community ; Aleph Adult duction of New Jersey’s first portable MRI , and expansion of ad - Day Center , a day program for older adults providing socializa - vanced cardiac and neonatal care services . Her leadership has tion in a safe and engaging environment ; and Weinberg Com - also resulted in meaningful improvements in patient experience mons , an affordable housing community with 160 apartment and operational efficiency . units for older adults and adults with developmental disabilities Recognized as a rising leader in health care , Breunig was with onsite wraparound support services . named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “ 100 Healthcare Leaders In 2021 , Dubrow Weiss and the JFSNJ team established Under 40 ” in 2025 and received the American College of Health - JFed Security , a community security initiative designed to ensure care Executives Senior - Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s the safety of local Jewish communities , as well as the community Award in 2024 . Deeply committed to community engagement , at large . She also led the expansion of the Aleph Adult Day she serves on the boards of Ronald McDonald House of South - Center and the JFCS day habilitation program , TOPS , housed at ern New Jersey , National Association of Women Business Own - the fully renovated Jonathan Sinay Building , which includes a ers South Jersey , Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and the Greater Main Street - style multi - use space for older adults and special Washington Township Chamber of Commerce . Breunig resides needs programming and services . in Sicklerville with her husband , Jeff , and sons , Jasper and Julian . 16 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2 | SouthJerseyBiz.net

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SJBiz_Women to Watch_0226FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 2 / 4 / 26 4 : 06 PM Page 2 Rhonda Jordan , SHRM - SCP Theresa Amato LICENSED VICE PRESIDENT , BROKERAGE AND CLIENT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHRO , VIRTUA HEALTH SERVICES , NAI MERTZ ordan shapes Virtua Health’s mato is a key contributor to Jvision and strategy for em - ANAI Mertz’s transaction execu - powering its 16,000 col - tion , client experience and inter - leagues to advance the orga - nal operations . Having grown with nization’s mission of helping the company from intern to li - people “ Be Well , Get Well , censed vice president , Amato’s and Stay Well . ” career reflects her commitment to Jordan is responsible for long - term growth , relationship developing and executing all building and delivering consistent aspects of talent manage - results . ment and acquisition , organi - Driven by the collaborative , zational culture , change and family - oriented culture at NAI development , and compen - Mertz , Amato has continuously sation and benefits . Following expanded her role while working Virtua’s 2019 acquisition of Lourdes Health System , she led the in - to strengthen the organization as troduction of a renewed , system - wide culture and the launch of a whole . She is widely regarded as a go - to problem solver , known for comprehensive inclusion , belonging and wellness initiatives . anticipating challenges , navigating complex transactions and keep - Jordan has more than 30 years of human resources experience , ing deals on track . Through strategic coordination with owners , ten - including 24 years at Virtua . She has implemented a wide range of ants , attorneys and other key stakeholders , she keeps complex nego - HR solutions in employee and labor relations , organizational effec - tiations moving and delivers results that exceed client expectations . tiveness , performance management and leadership assessment . Beyond transaction and client support , Amato is a trusted re - She earned her undergraduate degree from Lamar University source to the brokerage support services team , offering guidance , and received an M.S . in performance improvement and training training and operational leadership . She is widely respected for her from Capella University . Jordan is Six Sigma Green Belt trained and accessibility , responsiveness , and ability to remain calm and decisive STAR ® Coach certified . She is also a master coach and certified under pressure . through the Success Unlimited Network . A steadfast advocate of Amato holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration women in leadership , Jordan is a board member of Junior with a concentration in Real Estate from Monmouth University’s Achievement of New Jersey and an active member of Alpha Kap - AACSB - accredited Leon Hess Business School and Kislak Real Estate pa Alpha Sorority Inc . Institute . Laura M . Danks Veronica Diaz EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , SHAREHOLDER , DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER MARKETS AND SALES CAPEHART & SCATCHARD , P.A . SUPPORT , AMERIHEALTH t AmeriHealth , Diaz over - anks provides firm lead - Asees the ACA Consumer Dership while maintaining Market , sales strategy and an active litigation practice , product development across bringing over 32 years of all segments — advancing a general litigation experi - seamless experience for mem - ence to clients in New Jer - bers , customers and brokers . sey and Pennsylvania state Having been with the organiza - and federal courts with a tion for nearly 15 years , she has particular focus on commer - demonstrated strategic vision cial litigation and insurance and industry expertise , includ - defense matters . ing helping position Ameri - She has represented Health on New Jersey’s Indi - clients and their insureds in vidual Marketplace at the on - a broad range of matters , set of the Affordable Care Act . including premises liability , Diaz is a current participant in the 2025 – 2026 AHIP Executive construction accidents , DRAM shop claims , civil rights disputes , Leadership Program cohort , a selective , yearlong experience employment matters , consumer fraud and claims involving pub - designed to develop the next generation of health insurance lic entities . In addition , Danks has a long history of representing leaders . She also completed the KPMG Executive Leadership landlords in eviction proceedings and lease transactions , as well Institute for Women , underscoring her commitment to continuous as handling collections and commercial litigation for lending in - growth and excellence . A champion of inclusion , she is active in stitutions and credit issuers . AmeriHealth REACH , helping plan programs that engage and She is known for her practical , strategic approach to litiga - support diverse associates . tion and her ability to efficiently manage complex cases while Outside of work , Diaz volunteers locally , including support for keeping client goals at the forefront . As executive director , organizations such as Moms Helping Moms , which provides essen - Danks oversees the firm’s daily operations and plays a key role tial items to families in need . As a mother , she connects deeply with in supporting the firm’s long - term strategic initiatives and foster - efforts that strengthen families and communities . Across her career ing a work environment that ensures the firm continues to deliv - and community involvement , Diaz brings vision , integrity and serv - er high - quality legal services to its clients . ice to everything she leads . SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 17

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