Christiana Foglio DC '84 Douglass Career Conference

Christiana Foglio is all about impact investing: Finding creative ways to merge public funding and private capital to invest in making communities better. Her motto is to not only do well, but do good. With more than 30 years of experience, she specializes in building senior and multi-family housing that reflects each community’s vision, needs, & character. She founded Community Investment Strategies and has grown her company’s diverse portfolio to include more than 3,200 rental units valued at over $600 million.

Diana has spent more than 25 years in the healthcare and non-profit sectors, leading the development and execution of strategic corporate social responsibility programs, stakeholder engagement, and building impactful public/private partnerships. At Sanofi, Diana leads US Corporate Social Responsibility, accountable for the company’s social impact, employee engagement and community relations strategy. She was named as one of the Top 25 Leading Women in NJ by Leading Women Entrepreneurs.

Beth Devine joined PYSC as its first Executive Director upon the organization’s launch in 2016. Beth brings a blend of experience in nonprofit management, sports-based youth development programs, and the development of cross-sector partnerships. She is responsible for setting the strategic course for the organization and overseeing PYSC’s team in their efforts to increase equitable access to quality sports-based youth development programs for all of Philadelphia’s children.

Maliha Janjua, MSW, LCSW, DVS, is Women Aware’s Director of Client Services. A survivor of dating violence and gun violence, Maliha brings a unique perspective to her work with victims and their children. Maliha has over 15 years of experience in the domestic violence field. As the Director of Client Services, she oversees Women Aware’s residential and nonresidential programs. Maliha is a licensed clinical social worker, holds a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University and is a Domestic Violence Specialist. 

Dr. Phillip Smith is Associate Dean of Students and Director for Student Basic Needs at Rutgers University, with over 20 years of experience across five institutions in higher education. He leads initiatives that advance student success, equity, and well-being, with a focus on supporting underrepresented learners. His doctoral research from Temple University explores the persistence of African American students facing basic needs challenges.

As Founder and Board President of The Urban Health Collaborative, a non-profit, Zaire Ali works to educate communities, expand health literacy, and reduce disparities rooted in systemic racism. His mission is personal: before age 21, he lost his grandfather, grandmother, mother, and other close relatives to chronic illnesses. That experience drives his commitment to build programs that connect public health, education, and community power so families in communities in NJ can prevent disease and thrive. 

Dr. Rashade A. H. Haynes II is a Scientific Associate Director and immunologist with extensive experience in immunotoxicology, immuno-oncology, and autoimmunity. He currently leads the Investigative and Immunotoxicology group at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he develops strategic approaches to assess the immunomodulatory potential of drug candidates. With a Ph.D. in Veterinary Bioscience from The Ohio State University, Dr. Haynes has led innovative research across academia and industry.

Rey Oliver Bune is a part of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Procurement Team, partnering with discovery scientists to maximize vendor value, drive scientific innovation, and accelerate BMS’s research priorities. Global Procurement plays a key role in ensuring vendors comply with BMS’s critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, fostering collaboration on initiatives with global impact. Oliver holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Rutgers.

Alana Pilar Cantillo is Deputy Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Relations at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget. She develops and communicates legislative and budget strategy with a focus on financial plan impacts, supporting Federal, State, and City agendas in coordination with agency partners. Previously, she served as Vice President of Advocacy at the New York Immigration Coalition, leading policy campaigns and civic engagement across seven NY regions.