Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 13, 2010 ����� in business SSecurenet, a woman owned small business headquartered in Glen Rock, New Jersey, provides world class mobile satellite voice and data solutions for America. Mobile Satellite communications teamed with integrated IP management result in fast, secure, portable networks. USS creates reliable channels to securely interconnect ground, air, car, or sea. First Responders, U.S. Military, law enforcement, and maritime industries as well as Extreme Explorers are all provided with the right communications systems tailored to their mission specific requirements. The NYC Securenet hub underpins the Inmarsat, Iridium, VSat and MPLS networks sold and serviced by USS. Deborah Deffaa USSecurenet President Deborah Deffaa recognized a hole in the U.S. market and a need for an American supplier. Mobile satcoms are the phones of choice for the U.S. military, first responders, and anti-terrorist teams, yet there was not a single recognized American distributor providing mobile satellite solutions. All the major carriers are foreign. Two years ago, she launched USSecurenet in response. Distinguished as the only American Inmarsat Distribution Partner, USS is uniquely qualified to serve this market, in the U.S. or anywhere on the globe. Ms. Deffaa is a native of New Jersey and distinguished graduate of Princeton University. She is a recognized satellite communications industry expert and has been president of The MVS Group for over 15 years. She has accumulated vast global experience in communications over her 25 year career. This makes Ms. Deffaa and her team of professionals the ideal choice to assist your company with a communication solution whenever or wherever traditional communications may fail. Contact USS at www.us-securenet.com. Visit USS at the IACP Expo in Orlando, Oct. 24-26 or visit their demo center and new offices, which will open in the spring of 2011. U USSecurenet Introducing Jewels by JoAnne oAnne Byers of Jwick will debutWaldher one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry collection at Chantilly Lace at 253 Everett Avenue, Wyckoff, on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chantilly Lace is offering a 25% incentive for lingerie only purchased on Saturday, Oct. 16 to welcome/introduce Jewels by JoAnne. JoAnne’s original designs include precious and semiprecious gems such as aquaJoAnne Byers marine, tourmaline, peridot, jade, fresh water pearls, turquoise, amethyst, malachite, azurite, lapis, coral, agate, jasper, and many more. Her creations also feature handmade silver beads and some of exotic shell. All of JoAnne’s gems and beads are natural, not artificially enhanced or dyed. JoAnne offers custom services for unique gifts where one can choose from a vast array of color palettes, from delicate pastels to dramatic jewel tones. Many of her creations are necklaces and some have coordinating bracelets and/or earrings. “I have a passion for unique jewelry and have acquired many beautiful pieces throughout my life,” JoAnne says. “I have for some time dreamed of creating my own line of original jewelry and have sketched, over the years, some of my own designs before ever beginning to assemble my creations.” JoAnne began to seriously pursue her dream after establishing connections with sources from around the world featuring high-end material. She personally selects gems, beads, and raw materials for the creation of her works of art. Many of her pieces feature dramatic and unique drops. JoAnne has spent the last two and a half years crafting her creations at a studio in her home in Waldwick. Be sure to stop by Chantilly Lace for JoAnne’s debut! For more information, contact Jewels by JoAnne at (201) 444-2721 or e-mail jewelsbyJoAnne2010@gmail.com. Visit JoAnne’s business page on Facebook at Jewels by JoAnne. oyce Traina runs an institution of higher education with a faculty of 100 and a student body of more than 1000, and loves the challenges as well as the successes she faces on a daily basis. As dean of academics for Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus (previously the HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences), she is responsible for the smooth operation of the health-related careers school, which has seen an enrollment increase of 30 percent since receiving college accreditation in 2008. “I find higher education enjoyable. It’s touching the lives of so many individuals, helping them improve and develop careers,” says Traina, who holds an MBA and a law degree from Seton Hall University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership. Traina has been in higher education for 30 years, the last 20 with Eastwick, and is most proud of Eastwick’s degree-granting license from the NJ Commission on Higher Education. The school offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Sonography, Allied Health and Registered Nursing. The challenging curriculum allows students to earn a college degree in as little as 15 months. The school also offers diplomas in Medical Assisting and Licensed Practical Nursing. The curriculum, coupled with a wide array of services - career counseling, resume review, and a professional development course – are all geared towards ensuring graduates achieve their career goals. The school boasts an enviable 88 percent retention and placement rate, Traina points out, and attracts Joyce Traina is at the helm of Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus J employers’ first job listings not only because of the quality of its graduates, but also because it does not charge a placement fee to either employer or graduate. In addition to curriculum development and implementation, Traina is responsible for the quality of instruction and faculty development, and has instituted quarterly in-house workshops to maintain a high level of teacher performance. Ever concerned with student achievement, she has coordinated the implementation of a system of academic advisement for at-risk students. At the other end of the spectrum, the college has organized a chapter of the honor society Alpha Beta Kappa; the first 12 students were inducted in July, with 26 qualifying for the current quarter. Because students’ backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, everyone starts with a required freshman seminar, which includes a review of basic skills, time management and test taking skills. Varied methods are used in all courses to account for differing learning styles. All students also participate in community service, either by volunteering for a health fair or blood pressure clinic or by lending a hand on a project, such as a food or toy drive. Eastwick College’s accreditation allows its students to apply for state TAG grants and federal PELL Joyce Traina tuition grants –– many qualify for both at the same time. Loan programs, such as NJ Class and Direct Loans, often pick up what the other programs don’t provides personalized financial aid assistance. To learn more about Eastwick College, call 201cover, and vocational or unemployment benefits may even cover part of the tuition. The financial aid 327-8877, visit eastwickcollege.com or stop by the office staff meets with every incoming student and campus at 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey.