Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor To Promote Benefits Of Organ Donations

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor Stamler Elizabeth has been touched by organ and tissue donation in more ways than one. Stamler's brother, aunt, and father, the late Union County Prosecutor John H. Stamler, each received a lifesaving heart transplant.

It was only fitted for her to be appointed to the 2021-22 NJ Sharing Network Foundation Board of Trustees.

Stamler will serve as secretary for the board which is working to increase the number of lives saved through innovative research, family support, public awareness and education about the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

Stamler, a lifelong resident of Scotch Plains, currently serves as an elected member of the Township Council and as Deputy Mayor for 2021.

Along with her brother, aunt, and father, Stamler's other brother, who died, gave the gift of life as a tissue donor, helping more than 30 people.

Stamler is a longtime volunteer at NJ Sharing Network and has served on the NJ Sharing Network Foundation Board of Trustees for four years.

Stamler is employed as a Procurement Specialist with Union County Emergency Services. She holds a master's degree in Accounting from New Jersey City University and a certificate in Public Administration from Kean University. She earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology from The College of New Jersey.

Other board members appointed include Christopher J. Bautista of Spring Lake Heights as Chair, Jane A. Buckiewicz of Point Pleasant as Vice Chair, Ron Oswick of Freehold as Vice Chair, and Bhavna Tailor of Clifton as Treasurer.

"Chris, Jane, Ron, Bhavna and Elizabeth are all dedicated volunteers and advocates who hold a true passion for organ and tissue donation," said Elisse E. Glennon, executive director, NJ Sharing Network Foundation. "They are respected leaders who bring a wealth of diverse experience, talent and expertise in their fields to further our mission to save and enhance lives."

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