Department Directory

Center for Government Services

The Center for Government Services (CGS) has been providing timely and relevant training for New Jersey state and local officials for over 60 years. The Center was established in 1991 from the consolidation of the Bureau of Government Research (created in 1950) and the Department of Government Services. Our mission is to improve the knowledge, competency, and professionalism of state and local government officials and employees.


Staff Directory

Despina Steinert

Administrative Coordinator
848-932-4760

Gina Schober

Senior Program Coordinator
848-932-4755

Danielle Parenti

Senior Program Coordinator
848-932-4754
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Lakea Nicholson

Senior Program Coordinator
848-932-4736
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Edyta Nagorska

Assistant Director
848-932-4752
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Cathy Marshall

Administrative Coordinator
848-932-4751

Maryjean Lush

Department Administrator
848-932-4749

Thomas Kenny

Program Coordinator II
848-932-4747

Laura Flagg

Senior Program Coordinator
848-932-4742
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Abimbola Elabor

Business Assistant II
848-932-4744