Rutgers Alumni, Irvington Native Recognized for Leading with Excellence
Belleville, NJ -- At its annual Installation of Officers and Executive Board of Trustees and Awards Banquet held on March 2nd, The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce presented the ‘Woman Behind the Scenes’ award to women whose work has tremendously supported the work of the Chamber and the community privately – without being known or seen by the public.
Among this years’ award recipients were Simone Bellamy, M.A., Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), a facility of RWJBarnabas Health.
“All of us at Clara are proud of Simone and all of her achievements, both personally and professionally” said Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “In every way possible, Simone models excellence -- as a professional, a parent, and as a community leader. We are so grateful to have her as part of our team” Clyne said.
“I am deeply honored to receive the award this year. My life is a reflection of many amazing women who have served as positive role models to me. I have learned lessons that have helped me to achieve success as a professional, as a student, as a parent and as a friend” said Bellamy.
Bellamy has worked directly with the President and Chief Executive Officer at CMMC since 2015 to ensure that organization’s strategic goals are achieved, and she also serves as the liaison to the hospital’s Board of Trustees. She was previously Special Assistant to the Board of Directors at University Hospital and the former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. An alumna of Pepperdine University, Bellamy earned an advanced degree in Learning Technologies in 2012 and an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Rutgers University Newark. She has also completed studies in nonprofit management from Seton Hall, and is the founder of a nonprofit organization, The Satori Athletic Organization, that offers empowerment and program opportunities for student athletes.
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses and professionals that work together to nurture and enhance growth and prosperity of the business community in Suburban Essex County.
About Clara Maass Medical Center
Located in Belleville, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. Clara Maass recently completed state-of-the-art campus expansion project featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and designated new space to accommodate our future Emergency Department expansion. Clara Maass’ services include: The Cancer Center, Center for Breast Health and Disease Management, Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy, Cardiac Services Elective and Emergency Angioplasty and Cardiac Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Lab, The Vein Center, The Wound Center, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation; Therapy Services which includes, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, The Eye Surgery Center, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, Center of Excellence for Latino Health, and the Health and Wellness Center. Clara Maass has been recognized nine Grade ‘A’ scores for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group. It is listed by the American Hospital Association as one of Healthcare’s Most Wired hospitals. In 2016-17 Clara Maass has received the Healthgrades Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award and the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award. Clara Maass received Disease Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Congestive Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care. Clara Maass earned Clara Maass’ steadfast commitment to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves is exemplified through award winning programs including the nationally recognized HELP Volunteer program, recipient of the American Hospital Association 2017 HAVE Award, and the Wellness Assessment Van for Elders (WAVE) which was recognized as the New Jersey Hospital Association’s 2017 HRET Community Outreach Award. For a physician referral or more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramaass.
Contact: Stacie J. Newton
Office: (973) 450-2989
Mobile: (201) 424-9678
E-mail: Stacie.Newton@rwjbh.org