Hospital Leadership
Jonathan P. Kyriacou
President and Chief Executive Officer
We’re proud to care for our Hudson County community and to be here for you when it matters most. Our goal is simple: to make your healthcare experience better—combining clinical innovation with genuine compassion. We’re not just here to treat illness; we’re here to support you and your family in building a healthier, brighter future.
Joseph P. Anton
Chief Operating Officer
At Jersey City Medical Center, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Hudson County residents through exceptional care, advanced technology, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Whether for routine care or specialized treatment, we are here to ensure your health care experience is seamless and tailored to your needs, because your health is our top priority.
Ije Akunyili, MD, MBA, MPA, FACEP
Chief Medical Officer
Jersey City Medical Center is committed to being the center of excellence in advanced stroke, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and women’s health. We are dedicated to our community of learners – residents, fellows, PA and NP students. We are at the forefront of transformation in exceptional health care delivery for our community. Every patient deserves world class, compassionate care rooted in the highest standards of empathy, quality and a desire for perpetual improvement.
Margaret Ames, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Senior VP of Patient Care Service
At Jersey City Medical Center, nursing is not just a profession, it is
a passion. Our values of superior patient care, commitment to quality
and a quest for clinical knowledge allowed JCMC to earn the prestigious
Magnet Recognition Award for nursing excellence.
Learn more about Nursing at JCMC »
Boards of Trustees
Jersey City Medical Center
- Margaret Ames
- Ansar Batool (Treasurer)
- **Thomas Biga
- Lenora Brown
- Andrew Campbell
- Catherine Carnevale
- Abegail Douglas-Johnson
- Thomas M. Gallagher
- Suraj Kaufman
- Dominque Lee
- Carlos Lejnieks
- Robert E. Margulies, Esq.
- Edgar Martinez
- *W. Nevins McCann, Esq.
- Maryellen McLaughlin (Chair)
- *John Minella
- Joseph A. Panepinto, Jr.
- Amit Patel, M.D.
- Ketan Vyas (Vice Chair)
Jersey City Medical Center Foundation
- Silvana Buccianti
- James Caulfield
- Michael DeMarco
- Jeremy Kaplan
- Suraj Kaufman
- W. Nevins McCann, Esq.
- Maryellen McLaughlin
- Steve Rocco
*Appointed by the City of Jersey City
**RWJBH Designee
New members must be approved by RWJBH Board
To contact a Board Member please use this address:
[Board Members Name]
Care of: Maggie Ramirez Zuniga - Executive Assistant to the President &
CEO and Board of Trustees
Jersey City Medical Center
412 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Magaly.Ramirez@rwjbh.org
