About Us

Anthony always had a goal to live in the town where he had his dental practice.  Through his Randolph business, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Anthony achieved that goal and has contact with Randolph residents of all ages.  In addition to his work as a dentist, Anthony donates time to volunteer activities in the community including teaching classes at St. Matthew’s Parish and participating in youth group service projects there, helping with Randolph recreation sports whenever possible, and serving on the REF’s Next Practices Grant Committee.  Anthony attended Fairfield University as an undergraduate, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Anthony joined the REF Board in 2017. He and his wife, Lisa, have 3 children who attend Randolph schools.

Lissa moved to Randolph in 2010 as she and her husband were starting their family and wanted to live in a family-oriented town with a great school system. She currently has two boys in the district. Lissa is an associate professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education.  Her specialty is preparing future health and physical education teachers to provide an appropriate learning experience for students with disabilities. She attended Miami University for her undergraduate degrees in athletic management and psychology and Michigan State University for her master’s degree in sport psychology and PhD in adapted physical activity. With her and her husband both being educators, Lissa has always been very passionate about serving an active role in the school community.  She and her husband coordinate Cub Scout Pack 50 and Lissa is the den leader for her younger son. Lissa also volunteers with Fernbrook Elementary PTO and Special Olympics New Jersey. In 2017, Lissa started volunteering with the Randolph Education Foundation and joined the board in the summer of 2019. 

Julie joined the REF Board in 2019; however, she has always been involved in education.  She is a former High School English teacher and crew, cross country, and track and field coach who has taught in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. She has experience in both private and public schools.  After leaving teaching full time to raise a family, Julie was a substitute teacher in Ohio and headed her children’s primary school PTO.  Upon moving to Randolph, she became an active member of the Randolph Schools’ PTOs.  Julie received a Bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, and a Master’s degree from Boston University.  She and her husband, Matt, moved to Randolph in 2011.  Both of her children graduated from RHS.  

As a long-time supporter and member of the REF, Jen took over the Treasurer role in 2022. Her tenured banking career with M&T Bank in Parsippany made her the perfect fit for the job! As a mom to Randolph students, she is personally invested in the REF mission. It is her goal to enable growth and innovation in our local education community.

Jamie is an accountant who obtained her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Ramapo College of NJ and subsequently acquired her CPA license. Transitioning from a 21 1/2-year tenure in public accounting, she took the leap to establish her own successful accounting practice three years ago. 

Settling in Randolph with her husband in 2008, they've raised a loving family of three children. Her eldest graduated from Randolph High School in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Marketing major at Ramapo College, mirroring her alma mater. Meanwhile, her middle child continues their education at RHS, while the youngest thrives at Randolph Middle School. 

Balancing her professional endeavors with her family life, Jamie is thrilled to have joined the REF board in 2023 and is looking forward to assisting the families of the Randolph School District. 

Paola Heincke has over 20 years of experience in the field of educational research, leading strategic projects, partnerships, and operations for several organizations including ETS and SUNY. She currently serves as Project Director at the Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Urban and Minority Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Paola holds a M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University in NYC and a B.A. in Political Science from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia. She has been a member of the REF board for more than 10 years and a Randolph resident since 2007. She loves traveling and exploring nature. Her favorite experiences so far are the northern lights in Iceland, an erupting volcano in Hawaii, and the fauna and flora of the Amazon jungle. 

Nina Lifshey, an education professional, earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Scranton and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Fordham University. After teaching in elementary schools, she transitioned to higher education, currently serving as a Slate Communication Strategist at Carnegie Higher Education. In 2019, she became a Randolph resident, where she is the Co-President of Fernbrook School PTO and actively participates in her three children’s education at Fernbrook Elementary School, Randolph Middle School, and Randolph High School.

Outside her professional and community roles, Nina is a dedicated runner, completing numerous 5Ks, half marathons, and three marathons. Her journey reflects a harmonious blend of commitment to education, community involvement, and personal well-being, showcasing her as a well-rounded and accomplished individual. This is Nina's first year on the REF Board, and third year in assisting with the Randolph Rocks 5K/1K Run.

Rick, a resident of Randolph for nearly 30 years, has served as an REF Board Member for over 5 years. As an attorney at Hartman & Winnicki, P.C. in Ridgewood, N.J., he specializes in technology, intellectual property, and business law, along with commercial litigation, Trusts and Estates disputes, and bankruptcy law. Rick has chaired the New York State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Section and leads the Internet and Technology Law Committee. 

Rick has contributed his expertise to Congregation Adath Shalom in Morris Plains and served as Co-Chair of the Randolph BOE Elementary School Task Force. Rick's two daughters grew up in Randolph and both attended the Randolph Township School District. 

Outside work, Rick finds joy in skiing, sailing, and exploring the Randolph Trails and other nearby paths on his mountain bike.