SJM_MenOfTheYear_1122FINAL_REG2 . qxp_SJM Feature 11 / 22 / 22 4 : 17 PM Page 6 Fred WASIAK uring a typical conversation with Wasiak , it is common lengingtimes , first with the pandemic and into issues with Dfor him to repeat more than once that “ nobody in war in Europe and inflation , but has managed to steer the New Jersey should go to bed hungry , ” and it is clear that he nonprofit in the right direction and help as many people as believes in that message wholeheartedly . Since being possible with strong leadership skills and innovative named president and CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey strategies . Wasiak was previously the owner of Humanics in 2018 , he has helped lead that mission , overseeing all as - Consulting before joining the Food Bank and spent 27 pects of the largest hunger - relief organization in the region , years in various roles at YMCAs in New York and New from financial sustainability to operational efficiency , com - Jersey . The father of three children with his wife Betsy , munity engagement , advocacy , staff enrichment and board Wasiak has also served on the board of directors for development . He has guided the Food Bank during chal - numerousnonprofit organizations . Richard STAGLIANO or more than 45 years , Stagliano has dedicated himself problems . He is proud of the advancements that have been Fto the human services field , and he is currently the CEO madein his field , including men being engaged and more at Center for Family Services , a nonprofit that has grown receptive to help . “ Despite the increase in challenges , like tremendously under his leadership and provides innovative the opioid crisis or COVID , I am so amazed at the progress programs in the areas of mental health , substance abuse we’ve made in reducing the stigma related to mental recovery , early childhood education , workforce development health services , to substance abuse treatment , and even and more throughout the state . A licensed clinical social racial relations , ” he says . “ There has been racial tension , worker and marriage and family counselor , he considers but I think we are chipping away at accepting diversity and his life’s work to be a true calling and more than just a job . realizing that professional help can have an impact and Stagliano is a frequent guest speaker , a faculty member at make a difference . When I think of my career over 40 - plus the Rutgers University School of Social Work , and an years , I’ve seen a lot of progress and I think we’re going to n advocate for increased resources , system improvements seemore in the next 40 or 50 years . ” and attention for all of those with psychological and social SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 19 issue 8 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 43