Staff

Kathryn C. Lambert, DO

Acting Assistant Dean
Student Affairs

Room: AC-212
Phone: 856-566-6972
Fax: 856-566-6714
Email: lamberkc@umdnj.edu

Dr. Lambert is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at SOM and is a Board Certified Family Practitioner.  She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and her undergraduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Villanova University.  She is a past president of the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, has received numerous service, mentoring and leadership awards and has been a student advocate throughout her career. 

Dr. Lambert’s primary role is that of administrator to the department, student counselor and liaison for the student government and student organizations.

Dean Micciche, MPA

Director
Alumni & Student Affairs

Room: AC-216
Phone: 856-566-6740
Fax: 856-566-6714
Email: miccicda@umdnj.edu

Dean directs the staff of the Office of Alumni and Student Affairs and leads all alumni and student programs/events, publications and on-line resources. He also oversees the SOM D.O.C.S Mentors program, the alumni database, the Annual Fund campaign (in conjunction with the Foundation of UMDNJ) and serves as staff liaison to the Board of the Alumni Association.

Dean Micciche received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications-Public Relations from Rowan University and his Master of Public Administration (healthcare track) from the joint Rutgers/ UMDNJ-SOM program. 

Joann J. Garwood

Senior Management Assistant
Academic & Student Affairs

Room: AC-213
Phone: 856-566-6972
Fax: 856-566-6341
Email: garwoojj@umdnj.edu

Ms. Garwood serves as assistant to Dr. Kathryn Lambert and liaison to the Student Academic Progress Committee.  She is administrator of the business operations of Academic and Student Affairs, office manager and handles special projects for the departments.

SHANNA KUREK

Staff Assistant
Alumni & Student Affairs

Room: AC-214
Phone: 856-566-6482
Fax: 856-566-6714
Email: kureksh@umdnj.edu

Shanna Kurek received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Villanova University, Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Meteorology from Mississippi State University and is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Administration from the University of West Florida. 

Ms. Kurek is responsible for alumni and student programs and events, including coordination, oversight and development of alumni and student communications, publications, surveys and networking web pages.  Shanna is also the administrator for student health programs.

Elizabeth Cruz

Administrative Assistant
Alumni & Student Affairs

Room: AC-210
Phone: 856-566-6743
Fax: 856-566-6714
Email: torresel@umdnj.edu

Ms. Cruz serves as assistant to the Program Administrator of Alumni and Student Affairs Office.  She supports alumni and student affairs events with marketing, logistics, registrations and related duties. Elizabeth provides support for alumni and student-related projects including the SOM D.O.C.S. Student Mentoring program and the alumni database. Elizabeth also manages the Alumni Association's School Spirit Store and provides administrative support for the Alumni Association Board. 

Karen Miklosey

Administrative Assistant
Student Services

Room: AC-217
Phone: 566-6981
Fax: 856-566-6714
Email: mikloskm@umdnj.edu

Ms. Miklosey is the primary administrative assistant for STUCO, class councils and 30+ student clubs and organizations. She manages student finances, scheduling and travel requests (i.e., conferences) and maintains associated student records. In addition, she is in charge of all student room reservations and assist with logistical support for student events.

Colleen Rucci

Secretary
Academic & Student Affairs

Room: AC-210
Phone: 856-566-6734
Fax: 856-566-6341
Email: ruccicd@umdnj.edu

Ms. Rucci is the first point of contact for faculty, students and other guests who enter the Academic and Student Affairs suite. She provides support for the Problem Based Learning, Area Health Education Consortium (AHEC), Faculty Development programs and assists on special projects.