Tina is the Executive Director of the Trenton After School Program. Her belief in the importance of having professional people working in after-school programs led her to return to TASP twenty years after leaving the school system.  She has been TASP’s Executive Director since 1991 and has implemented many positive changes including a remarkable expansion of the enrichment program and a Trenton-based Summer Enrichment Program that primarily serves the older children who might otherwise be idle.

Tina served as President of the board of the New Jersey School Age Care Coalition (NJSACC), and feels that serving on the board afforded her the opportunity to be involved in the many valuable services that NJSACC provides, primarily workshops, conferences and mini grants. She considers NJSACC to be a tremendous asset to her program and is thankful to all of the wonderful people affiliated with it who have done so much for TASP.

"TASP has weathered many challenges in its 20+ years and currently faces new challenges: rising transportation and security costs, dramatic increase in the number of 4th graders who cannot read, and increased costs associated with New Jersey legislation.  As Executive Director I am committed to meeting these challenges while remaining an accredited program with high standards.”

"I began as Director of this innovative program in 1991. These years at TASP have been rewarding and challenging. I am particularly excited about the interpersonal and life skills the children develop with us. The academic components introduce and reinforce concepts in fun and challenging ways. I love watching the children working together in small groups and seeing their faces light up as, one by one, they grasp the concepts and solve the problem of the day. I am proud of what this program helps our students accomplish."

The Rev. Dr. David Davis
Nassau Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Anne Marie Richards
Trinity Episcopal Church

Jane Holmquist
Co-Chair

Anne Russell
Co-Chair

Jock McFarlane
Treasurer

Dana Klinges
Recording Secretary