About Us

The East Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs has a dedicated staff of sports coaches, recreation supervisors, mentors, food service workers, and administrative office personnel. Below is a list of the administrative staff of our department.

J. Jamal Pearson – Director | jerome.pearson@eastorange-nj.gov
Gregory Johnson – Assistant Director | gregory.johnson@eastorange-nj.gov
Janice Walker – Recreation Supervisor | janice.walker@eastorange-nj.gov
Pamela Smith – Program Development Specialist | pamela.smith@eastorange-nj.gov
Jada Braime-Butler – Program Development Specialist | jada.braime-butler@eastorange-nj.gov
Shaharazah Ligons – Administrative Secretary | shaharazah.ligons@eastorange-nj.gov
Genay Hines – Administrative Clerk | genay.hines@eastorange-nj.gov
Carl Simmons – Building Facilities Supervisor | carl.simmons@eastorange-nj.gov
Fredricka Harbin-Allen – Summer Food Program Coordinator | fredricka.allen@eastorange.nj.gov
La’Nae Grant – Food Service Coordinator | la’nae.grant@eastorange-nj.gov
Lamar Carter – Public Information Assistant | lamar.carter@eastorange-nj.gov