Victoria Foundation Leaders Appointed to Governor-Elect's Transition Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 2, 2025

Newark, NJ – December 2, 2025 – Victoria Foundation announced today that Executive Officer Craig Drinkard and board member Henry Amoroso have been appointed to the Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's transition team as part of the Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force. This appointment brings the Foundation's deep community-focused perspective to the forefront of state-level policy discussions.

The task force is a broad coalition of leaders from across New Jersey, to provide the incoming administration with a real-world perspective as it shapes policy for the state. Sherrill's Through a series of listening sessions and briefings, the group will ensure that every major initiative is informed by voices from every part of New Jersey and grounded in how these issues affect communities on the ground.

"As we serve on this task force, I am proud to represent Victoria Foundation's commitment to community power and collaboration," said Craig Drinkard, Executive Officer of Victoria Foundation.

"In this role, I believe strongly in the responsibility and the potential of philanthropy to bring together vital resources, deep community knowledge, and authentic partnerships," added Drinkard. "This is a unique moment for us to bring Newark community voices, and the vision, realities, and hope of its residents, to the statewide policy conversation. When philanthropy is guided by those values, it can play a transformative role: not just supporting, but actively shaping a future where Newark's and all of New Jersey's residents have the tools and opportunities to thrive."

"It is essential that decisions shaping New Jersey's future are informed by those living and working in our neighborhoods every day," said Henry Amoroso, attorney at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi, PC, associate professor at Seton Hall University, and board member of Victoria Foundation. "I look forward to helping bridge policy with the real experiences and insights of Newark residents so that together, we can break cycles of generational poverty and build a foundation for lasting, community-driven change."

Victoria Foundation celebrates this important and powerful moment. We are pleased to share the perspective, values, and vision of the Foundation and our partners. We are especially proud that several of our community partners have also been named to the team, further ensuring that an array of community voices and expertise are at the heart of this work. These appointments provide a vital opportunity to advocate for strategies that help Newark communities thrive and ensure that the power of resident-led change informs the future of our state.

About Victoria Foundation
Founded in 1924, Victoria Foundation is dedicated to strengthening community power, fostering economic justice, and promoting youth self-determination in Newark, New Jersey. By aligning resources and building deep relationships, we aim to address the systemic causes of inequity and support a future where all Newark residents can shape their own destinies. Learn more at victoriafoundation.org.