If you are interested in presenting to our membership, please contact the LeadingAge New Jersey office.
May Senior Affordable Housing Roundtable – In Person
Thank you to our hosts: Covenant Place, a UMC Community
May 19th, 2026 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
*Participation in this roundtable is an exclusive member benefit for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. Roundtables are not open to business partners for participation. Not sure if you’re eligible to attend? Reach out to Ivy!
Please be reminded, in addition to dedicated time for housing managers and service coordinators to speak with their peers, occupancy professionals will have time to break out and discuss hot topics in occupancy and compliance. If you are an occupancy specialist, or occupancy responsibilities are a part of your role, we invite you to join us and be part of this new conversation!
We are excited to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Sternesky. Director, NJHMFA for State Updates on Policies, Programs, Regs, and the FY27 State Budget
Speaker: Jonathan Sternesky. Director, NJHMFA
Dr. Jonathan Sternesky has been with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) since November 2018. As Director of Policy and External Affairs, Jonathan’s responsibilities include providing data and policy analysis to inform policymakers, developing new programs to further the Agency’s mission, and ensuring public and stakeholder knowledge of Agency accomplishments and programs. During his tenure at NJHMFA, the Agency has seen historic investments in affordable housing production, the creation of a permanent funding source for special needs housing, and the passage of landmark legislation. Prior to this role, Jonathan worked for the Township of East Brunswick, as their Economic Development Officer, and prior to that, as Legislative Director to a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, where he developed and assisted in the advancement of legislation addressing issues in criminal justice, healthcare, housing and higher education.
In addition to his work in developing and implementing public policy, Dr. Sternesky is an adjunct professor at his local community college and serves on his hometown’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. He has a B.A. from Kean University, an MPA from Seton Hall University, and a Doctorate in Public Administration from West Chester University.
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Senior Housing Roundtable
Meets 4 times a year with guest experts, open member led discussions, and association updates on both state and national priorities. These meetings are offered virtually in the winter and fall and in person in the spring and summer.
2026 Meeting Dates are: Jan 13, May 19, August 11, and November 17
Are you ready to elevate your knowledge and network with industry leaders in the senior living and aging services sector? Look no further than our exclusive member Roundtables & Committees, where we bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to delve into pressing topics that shape the future of mission driven aging services.