PRESIDENT'S BIOGRAPHY

Gailanne’s career spans Wall Street, Main Street and Trenton; having served in both the private and public sector in leadership roles -- from fundraiser, policymaker and lobbyist to business turnaround expert and strategist.

Gailanne began her career on Wall Street with Bankers Trust (Deutsche Bank) advancing to Vice President and Director of Marketing for Trust and Investment Services. She joined AT&T where she held leadership positions in product management and marketing supporting a diverse set of technologies; before aspiring to her most recent role as Director of Global Marketing for a medium-sized technology growth company.

Gailanne has served as both Mayor and Police Commissioner, Bernards Township, NJ, and serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations including the Montgomery Academy, a school for special needs children. Previous Board engagements include the Governor’s Office on Volunteerism, the Madison Area YMCA where she was instrumental in the establishment of the F. M. Kirby Children’s Center, in addition to serving as Trustee and Treasurer for a Public Utility.

Gailanne’s enthusiasm and hard work have earned her numerous honors and awards including the prestigious ‘Millicent Fenwick Award for Excellence in Public Service’ sponsored by the Somerset County Federation of Republican Women, as well as this year’s ‘Woman of the Year’ award given by the State Federation of Republican Women.

Gailanne’s service to the Federation includes two years as President of the Somerset County Federation of Republican Women, as well as its Treasurer. Gailanne served on the Board of Governors and was Region 3 Vice President for the New Jersey Federation, prior to becoming President of NJFRW.

Gailanne holds an MBA, Finance from Rutgers University and a Masters of Science, Telecommunications Management, Stevens Institute of Technology.

Gailanne is married and very active in her community and philanthropic activities.

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FEDERATION PROFILE

Initially named the Women's State Republican Club of New Jersey Inc., the New Jersey Federation is a charter state of the NFRW. The first members were activists in working toward community goals and good legislation. Peak membership occurred in the 1950s during the presidency of Mrs. Webster B. Todd, mother of former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. Whitman has said that her interest in government and politics is a direct result of her mother's and grandmother's (Mrs. Reeve Shirley, 1943-46) activism as presidents of the New Jersey Federation. 

Members educate voters, sponsor special events, raise money for candidates at all levels, volunteer in campaigns, host political seminars, and work to attract new members.

Past presidents include:
Dot Romaine, 2005-2007
Sally de Barcza, 2003-2005
Dot Romaine, 2001-2003
Lois G. Rand, 2000-2001
Mrs. Theresa E. Nagel, 1995-99
Mrs. Grace Azzolina Scaduto, 1991-95
Mrs. James Colaprico, 1987-91
Mrs. Willis Walling, 1983-87
Mrs. Charles R. Stone, 1981-83
Mrs. Ruth Stevenson, 1976-81
Mrs. Nelson G. Gross, 1973-76
Mrs. Bassett Winmill, 1971-73
Mrs. John D. Flynn, 1967-71
Mrs. Walter T. Margetts, Jr., 1963-67
Mrs. J. Duncan Pitney, 1961-63
Mrs. Katherine Neuberger, 1957-61
Mrs. George M. Miles, 1930-32 (founding)

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