Background
Velez, Josefina De Guzman was born on May 19, 1944 in Manila, Philippines. Came to United States, 1969. Daughter of Domingo Fajardo and Florentina (Mendoza) Guzman.
Food service administrator consultant dietician
Velez, Josefina De Guzman was born on May 19, 1944 in Manila, Philippines. Came to United States, 1969. Daughter of Domingo Fajardo and Florentina (Mendoza) Guzman.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Food and Nutrition, University Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 1964. Master of Science in Food Service Administration, Rutgers University, 1975. Doctor of Science (honorary), Adam Smith University, 1995.
Educator, U. Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 1964-1969; dietitian, U. Santo Tomas, Manila, 1965-1969; clinical dietitian, St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, 1970-1973; assistant director nutritional services, St. Michael's Medical Center, 1973-1988; director nutritional services, St. Michael's Medical Center, 1988-1991; manager Cathedral Health and Wellness Center, Cathedral Healthcare Sys., Newark, 1991-1994; director nutritional services, St. Michael's Medical Center and St. James Hospital, Newark, since 1994. Consultant dietitian long term residential facilities, since 1973.
Board directors regional council American Diabetes Association, since 1994. Member American Dietetic Association, American Society Hospital Food Service Administrators (Distinguished Health Car Food Service Administrator 1990), Association Consultant Dietitians New Jersey (public relations officer 1989), Gtr. Society New Jersey Hospital Food Service Administrators (director 1995-1996), Filipino American Heritage Groups Federation, Federation Phil.
Societies New Jersey.
Married Gonzalo Cristo Rey Alunan Velez, April 19, 1964. Children: Anthony, Mary Jo.