New Jersey Banker - Issue 2, 2024

The Excellence in Diversity Award was established to recognize a bank member who has made significant achievements in helping to create a more inclusive banking community. The Award was presented to Acela Roselle, Executive Vice President, Director of Human Resources at Blue Foundry Bank. An excerpt from her nomination noted that; “In her recruiting efforts on behalf of the Bank, she has taken a leading role in identifying diverse candidates. Furthermore, she possesses a certain social awareness and demonstrates a keen ability to be in tune with others’ emotions, and never hesitates to show she cares about each employee. She is adept at ‘reading the room’ to ensure inclusiveness and a sense of belonging in all. In ways both small and grand, she has helped to foster a culture of change and adaptability.” CONGRATULATIONS ACELA! Michael Affuso, President/CEO, NJBankers, presents the Excellence in Diversity Award to Acela Roselle, EVP & Director of HR, Blue Foundry Bank. The Excellence in Diversity Award Michelle W. Bowman, Governor, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, provided an in-depth banking outlook as it relates to current economic factors. 27 economic leadership forum

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