The NJACP Team
Elizabeth Vinson
Chief Executive Officer
Libby brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in association management, government affairs, public relations, and communications to her role as CEO of NJACP. Previously, as Senior Vice President of Association Business Solutions (ABS), she led advocacy efforts for corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, and industry associations, delivering policy successes and advancing strategic initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped establish New Jersey’s Legislative Disability Caucus, creating a formal legislative forum to amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Earlier in her career, Libby worked with Rutgers University’s Heldrich School for Workforce Development and spent nearly a decade at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, leading advocacy and grassroots initiatives. She is active in community service, serving on the Board of the Millhill Child & Family Development Center, volunteering with SAVE Animal Shelter, and previously serving on the Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees. She holds degrees from Lehigh University and Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
Colleen Klepser
Director, Finance and Operations
Joining NJACP in 2017, Colleen has extensive administration, operations, events, and training experience in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Colleen’s administrative and operations background includes grants management; IT support; human resources; accounts payable/receivable; estimating/pricing; developing new processes and trainings; special/strategic project initiatives and implementation; event planning for conferences, workshops, award recognitions, and other special events; as well as volunteer service, including fundraising, for nonprofit groups.
At NJACP, Colleen is responsible for membership and strategic partner recruitment and retention; training programs; event planning, and some administrative and operations functions. She holds a BS in Business Communications and Advertising from Marietta College.
Maureen Shea
Director, Government Affairs and Communications
Having worked for several large non-profit associations in the state, Maureen brings over 30 years of Association leadership experience; with expertise specific to federal and state advocacy, grassroots organization, lobbying, legislative and regulatory analysis, managing million-dollar political action committees and policy development.
Her background includes work on major issues such as Medicaid, physician reimbursement, housing, real estate, and development of New Jersey’s seller disclosure process, education policy, Meghan’s Law, deinstitutionalization and raising DSP wages, among others. Maureen’s responsibilities also include overseeing many aspects of the NJACP’s communications efforts, from social media, editing and writing newsletters, and press to ensure NJACP’s message is effectively disseminated.
Luis Santiago
Coordinator, Events & Member Engagement
Luis Santiago joined NJACP in January 2025, bringing with him a decade of experience across the hospitality, tourism, and event industries. He earned his degree in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management from Johnson & Wales University – North Miami in 2017. Over the past five years, Luis has specialized in event planning, with a strong focus on weddings and related celebrations. He is excited to bring his passion and expertise to the NJACP team and looks forward to the opportunities this next chapter will bring.
