Rj Tallarida

RJ Tallarida currently serves as Chief of Staff and Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at Rowan University, where responsibilities include driving growth through corporate relationships, tech commercialization, and economic development initiatives, as well as managing strategic planning for the university. Previously, RJ held the position of Vice President for University Advancement, overseeing the University Advancement Division and Rowan University Foundation, with a focus on fundraising and alumni engagement. Additionally, RJ has experience as Deputy Chief of Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, managing legislative operations for Congressman Rob Andrews, and as a Campaign Consultant and Fundraiser. RJ holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Temple University and is currently enrolled in MA courses in Higher Education Administration at Rowan University.