Key Staff
Howard L. Haughton
Chief Executive Officer Mr. Haughton brings more than 20 years of business and management experience, and more than a decade of nonprofit and humanitarian experience to this new role as the permanent CEO; however, he is not new to Eva’s Village. With a degree in Business Administration from Stockton University, he served as a member of Eva’s Senior Management Team as Chief Operating Officer for 14 months prior to assuming the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer in January 2021; a few months later, by unanimous vote of all Board Members present, Howard became the permanent CEO in April of 2021. As a senior management team member, he worked to manage and address logistical and organizational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As COO, he oversaw and strengthened the accounting, finance, and information technology teams while supervising the facilities management, security, and operations departments. As the CEO, Mr. Haughton continues to be a firm believer in community, social service, and the importance of anti-poverty and wellness programs. Reinforcing his commitment to the community, he presently serves on numerous boards in the local area, including his role as the Board Secretary for the Englewood Public Library. Additionally, he was elected to the Englewood Board of Education from 2012 to 2015, where he served as Board President from 2013 to 2015. 
Murtuza Tameem, MD
Medical Director, Eva's Village | Hospitalist, St. Joseph's Health | Board of Directors, American Society of Addiction Medicine, NJ Dr. Murtuza Tameem is a Board Certified Family Physician. He completed his residency at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, and currently works as a Hospitalist for St. Joseph's Health in Paterson and Wayne, NJ. He also oversees the Medical Clinic at Eva's Village and provides medical care for Eva's residents and clients. Additionally, Dr. Tameem teaches Clinical Skills at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Addiction Medicine in New Jersey. 
Victoria Nagel, LCADC, LPC, ACS, NCC, BC-TMH
Clinical Administrator Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider. Currently, she is the Clinical Administrator of Eva's Clinical and Recovery Support programs. Victoria comes to Eva's Village with a background working in addiction, mental health, and the criminal justice systems. She earned her master's degree in Counseling from Caldwell University and is presently working on a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University. |
Donna Marie Fico, M.A. Ed
Vice President, Supportive Services Donna is responsible for oversight and management of all non-clinical programs and services at Eva's Village, including the Community Kitchen serving nearly 500,000 meals per year; Men’s and Women’s Shelters, assisting more than 250 residents per year; The Culinary School, training 40-50 students per year; and the Childcare & Education Program , enriching the lives of more than 100 infants and children up to 12 years of age per year. Joining Eva’s Village in 2007, Donna previously served as Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Marketing and Education for the organization and was responsible for establishing The Childcare Department and the Culinary School at Eva’s Village. Donna is a board member of the Health Coalition of Passaic County and serves on the Executive Committee of the Passaic County Interagency Council on Homelessness. 
Wendy Weber-Bratton
Vice President, Advancement & Communications Wendy is a passionate development leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector and more than two decades in non-profit development. She is deeply committed to issues of social justice and has been profoundly inspired to witness the dedication and expertise of Eva's Village staff, leadership, and Board in their service to men and women experiencing homelessness, hunger, addition, and marginalization. As a senior leader of the management team, Wendy oversees all aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, institutional giving, marketing and special events. Prior to Eva's Village, Wendy was the Director of Donor Engagement at The Bowery Mission in New York City and has served in both Director of Development and Director of Communications roles at non-profit organizations in New York and New Jersey. 
Valerie Pitts
Vice President, Human Resources Valerie is responsible for human resources management at Eva’s Village. She has worked in Human Resources for most of her 25-year career with experience in benefits, employee relations, payroll, talent acquisition, and supervision. She has held senior management and consulting positions with large, mid-sized, and small companies in various industries: insurance; manufacturing; travel; marketing; financial services; healthcare; restaurants; and not-for-profit organizations. She is a certified and active member of SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management). |
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