HELEN WESTERVELT
CHAIR, CALDWELL COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Career Profile: Helen Westervelt is the President of the Regulatory Services Division of the National Council on Compensation Insurance. As a recognized expert on workers compensation, Helen leads a division of more than 150 professionals who work closely with state insurance departments and legislators across the country to maintain a healthy workers compensation system.

Community Involvement: During 2008-2009, Helen chaired the Caldwell College Presidential Search Committee and made a major leadership gift to the Excellence in Action Capital Campaign. During her tenure on the Caldwell College Board of Trustees, Helen has fostered strong alumni relations and played a prominent role in attracting more alumni to the Board. An active member of the Alumni Board for six years, she has chaired the Homecoming Committee. The Alumni Board voted to name her an Emerita Member after she served her final year.

Education: Helen graduated from Caldwell College in 1980 with a double major in Mathematics and English.

Other: Several members of the Westervelt family are alumni of the College and support its activities and fundraising. The Westervelt family also received the first Family Legacy Award from the Alumni Association. Helen currently resides in Rutherford, NJ.

MARILYN BASTARDI '66
VICE CHAIR, CALDWELL COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Career Profile: Marilyn Bastardi is the Director of Administrative and Marketing Services for Construction Technology Corporation, where she is responsible for organizational management, contract administration, project close-out, and marketing support. Previously, she was the Owner and President of Sir Speedy Printing Center in Parsippany, NJ . Her administrative and management skills were recognized by yearly awards from Sir Speedy, Inc., the franchisor.

Community Involvement: Marilyn's volunteer efforts include serving on the Advisory Board at Birth Haven, a home for pregnant young women, and ministering as a Eucharistic Minister at Holly Manor Nursing Home in Mendham, NJ. As a member of the Caldwell College Board of Trustees, she serves on the Student Life and Building and Grounds Committees. She was also the Vice President of the Alumni Association.

In 2001, Marilyn was awarded the Caldwell College Veritas Award for excellence in Business and Volunteerism. The Veritas Award is the highest honor the College bestows on its alumni for professional excellence.

Education: Marilyn graduated from Caldwell College with a B.A. in English and New Jersey certification in Elementary Education.

Other: Marilyn was chosen as the Caldwell College Alumna of the Year in 1991.