L-R: Joe Stroffolino III, Vice-Chair; Nancy Riordan; John Salata; Stephanie Ayers; Susan Kyrilos, Board Chair
NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean counties, has appointed John Salata, Stephanie Taylor Ayers and Nancy Riordan to its Board of Trustees, adding decades of experience in finance, corporate leadership, education and community service as the organization works to strengthen food security across Monmouth and Ocean counties.
“As the need for food assistance continues to evolve, strong leadership has never been more important,” said Susan Kyrillos, board chair of Fulfill. “We’re thrilled to welcome John, Stephanie and Nancy to our Board of Trustees. Their diverse backgrounds, strategic expertise, and shared commitment to serving others will help position Fulfill to meet today’s challenges while building a stronger, more food-secure future for Monmouth and Ocean Counties.”
For more than four decades, Fulfill has been at the forefront of addressing food insecurity across Monmouth and Ocean counties, helping ensure neighbors have access not only to nutritious food, but also to the resources they need to build long-term stability. As demand continues to rise amid evolving federal nutrition policies, Fulfill is working alongside community partners to strengthen the region’s food security through advocacy, benefits enrollment, workforce development and investments that expand access to healthy food.
Salata brings more than 40 years of financial, governance, and strategic leadership experience from Deloitte LLP, where he served as a senior leadership partner before retiring in 2024. He advised some of the nation’s largest retail organizations and developed deep expertise in financial management, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, technology implementation, and corporate governance. He also served on Deloitte’s U.S. and Global Boards of Directors, including as chair of the U.S. Board’s Audit Committee and Governance Committee.
Taylor Ayers has extensive experience in telecommunications, product development and operational leadership from her career at Verizon Communications. As a National Senior Group Manager, she led initiatives focused on process improvement, stakeholder collaboration and the development of new data service offerings. Throughout her career, Taylor Ayers has been recognized for her leadership and performance, including receiving Verizon’s Masters Award, which honors the company’s top one percent of sales and marketing employees. Beyond her professional work, she volunteers at Fulfill’s Audit Committee and Mobile Pantry and assists with Pilgrim Baptist Church’s community dinner.
Riordan is a retired educator, former school board member and longtime business owner with more than three decades of experience in education, public service and real estate. During her career as an educator, she led grant-funded initiatives, chaired school improvement programs and collaborated with families, administrators and community partners to support student success. She previously served three elected terms on the Brielle Board of Education, where she helped lead a successful school expansion referendum and authored an award-winning district nutrition policy. Through her leadership and community involvement, Riordan holds a deep belief that nutritious food is fundamental to health, dignity, and opportunity – essential principles to Fulfill’s work.
“Each new trustee brings fresh ideas, thoughtful leadership and a passion for making a difference,” said Joe Stroffolino III, vice chair of Fulfill. “We look forward to the contributions they’ll make as Fulfill continues working toward a future where everyone in our community has reliable access to nutritious food.”
For the full press release including additional photos, contact Elisabeth Seaman at eseaman@fulfillnj.org.