Few people have experienced public service from as many perspectives as Joe Doria. A native of Bayonne, New Jersey, Joe Doria began his career as a teacher. His first elected position was on the local school board. He was later elected as well as the city’s mayor. In 1979, Doria was elected to the state Assembly where he served for 24 years, including 2 as the Assembly Speaker and 10 as the Assembly minority leader. He also served in the state Senate, filling the seat vacated by the death of State Sen. Glenn Cunningham. NJ Governor Jon Corzine appointed Doria Commissioner of the NJ Department of Community Affairs. Joe Doria has been on the front lines of statewide debates over education reform, restricting assault weapons, containing the cost of car insurance, and the availability of affordable housing. Now, after more than 40 years in public service, Joe Doria is back where he started, working in education. He is the Dean of the School of Education at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, and he teaches at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics.
