Rosemary Jeffries

Rosemary E. Jeffries is former President of Georgian Court University (formerly Georgian Court College) (2001-2015) and Vice Chair of the New Jersey Presidents' Council Executive Board (2006-2007).

A native of Ocean City, New Jersey, Jeffries holds a PhD in sociology from Fordham University, an M.A. in religious studies from Princeton Theological Seminary, an M.A. in public communications from Fordham, and a B.A. in art education from Georgian Court College.

A Sister of Mercy, Jeffries worked for her congregation's Regional Community in Watchung, New Jersey as director of communications, director of development and public relations, a member of the leadership team, and, most recently, Vice President. She was also the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Trenton and held positions of pastoral ministry and teaching.