Jeannine Frisby Larue
Partner
Veteran Public Affairs Executives
Speaker
The Honorable Jeannine Frisby LaRue is a Partner at Moxie Strategies. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary, weaving through the intricate corridors of policy, government, and politics. Jeannine also plays a pivotal role at The Zita Group, where she remains Senior Vice President.
Her career includes a significant chapter at Rutgers University as the Vice President of Public Affairs, where she was a key member of the President’s Cabinet, skillfully nurturing relationships across the public and private sectors. Her political acumen was honed as the Deputy Chief of Staff for former New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine, where she oversaw critical state offices including Appointments, Constituency Services, and Intergovernmental Affairs.
During her decade-long tenure as Senior Vice President at Saint Barnabas Health Care System, she advised the CEO and senior management on legislative and regulatory strategies.
Jeannine’s illustrious career also includes a five-year term on the Casino Control Commission, appointed by Governor James J. Florio, overseeing New Jersey’s bustling casino operations. She ultimately became Vice Chair of that Commission.
Her roots in advocacy run deep, starting from her days as the chief lobbyist for the New Jersey Education Association, a testament to her enduring commitment to education and public service. This commitment is reflected in her roles as an English teacher, adjunct professor, college administrator, and Trustee for both Camden County College and Essex County College. Jeannine currently co-chairs Rowan University’s College of Education Advisory Board. Her dedication to public service didn’t stop there; she also dedicated 12 years to elective office, serving on her local school board and town council. Jeannine is one of the founding members of the New Jersey Black Caucus Foundation Board of Directors where she continues to serve.
A trailblazer for women and children’s issues, Jeannine orchestrated the groundbreaking Statewide Women’s Summit in 1992, an initiative so impactful that it was adopted by the state government and renamed the Governor’s Conference for Women. That conference continued for two decades drawing thousands of participants annually.
During the COVID pandemic while most of the world was on lockdown, Jeannine rewired and created the LaRuelist Cafe’ podcast. The Cafe’, which exists even today, brought high-level State and Federal officials to the table discussing critical issues affecting everyday lives. Sensitive topics surrounding LGBTQIA, police brutality, mental health and more were debated at length.
Jeannine has been a thought-leader in the advocacy space and chairs several boards, including Garden State Equality Fund and Greater Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation.
Honored by more than 70 charitable, nonprofit and business organizations, Jeannine continues to remain humble recognizing these awards don’t define her but recognize the work that she does.
Jeannine has two children, five grandchildren and Jaxson, a fierce 7 lb Yorkie.
Her career includes a significant chapter at Rutgers University as the Vice President of Public Affairs, where she was a key member of the President’s Cabinet, skillfully nurturing relationships across the public and private sectors. Her political acumen was honed as the Deputy Chief of Staff for former New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine, where she oversaw critical state offices including Appointments, Constituency Services, and Intergovernmental Affairs.
During her decade-long tenure as Senior Vice President at Saint Barnabas Health Care System, she advised the CEO and senior management on legislative and regulatory strategies.
Jeannine’s illustrious career also includes a five-year term on the Casino Control Commission, appointed by Governor James J. Florio, overseeing New Jersey’s bustling casino operations. She ultimately became Vice Chair of that Commission.
Her roots in advocacy run deep, starting from her days as the chief lobbyist for the New Jersey Education Association, a testament to her enduring commitment to education and public service. This commitment is reflected in her roles as an English teacher, adjunct professor, college administrator, and Trustee for both Camden County College and Essex County College. Jeannine currently co-chairs Rowan University’s College of Education Advisory Board. Her dedication to public service didn’t stop there; she also dedicated 12 years to elective office, serving on her local school board and town council. Jeannine is one of the founding members of the New Jersey Black Caucus Foundation Board of Directors where she continues to serve.
A trailblazer for women and children’s issues, Jeannine orchestrated the groundbreaking Statewide Women’s Summit in 1992, an initiative so impactful that it was adopted by the state government and renamed the Governor’s Conference for Women. That conference continued for two decades drawing thousands of participants annually.
During the COVID pandemic while most of the world was on lockdown, Jeannine rewired and created the LaRuelist Cafe’ podcast. The Cafe’, which exists even today, brought high-level State and Federal officials to the table discussing critical issues affecting everyday lives. Sensitive topics surrounding LGBTQIA, police brutality, mental health and more were debated at length.
Jeannine has been a thought-leader in the advocacy space and chairs several boards, including Garden State Equality Fund and Greater Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation.
Honored by more than 70 charitable, nonprofit and business organizations, Jeannine continues to remain humble recognizing these awards don’t define her but recognize the work that she does.
Jeannine has two children, five grandchildren and Jaxson, a fierce 7 lb Yorkie.
