Rowan College 3+1 Student Joins Board Of Trustees

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Rebekah Feinberg, a Rowan College at Burlington County 3+1 student and President’s Award recipient at the college’s 51st annual commencement ceremony, is the newest member of the college’s Board of Trustees, college officials announced.

Feinberg joined the board at its meeting Tuesday night, and she will serve through the 2021-22 academic year.

“I am honored to be welcomed into this new position at RCBC,” Feinberg said. “It has been an amazing experience working with multiple departments at RCBC, such as the STEM department as a student worker and the Liberal Arts department as a Service-Learning Scholar. I look forward to working with the members of the board to broaden my knowledge of the inner workings of RCBC, as well as be a part of continued positive change within our community.”

Feinberg earned the college’s prestigious Vincent J. Sollimo scholarship for chemistry after participating in a research project in which she focused on sanitation efforts on Mars.

She’s clocked in over 300 community service hours at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. She even spoke with the college’s President Dr. Michael A. Cioce and faculty members at a Facebook Town Hall.

Feinberg’s goals include increasing transparency for students as it relates to the board’s decisions. In doing so, she said she hopes to bring heightened awareness to the college’s student body regarding changes and innovation that the board advocates for, which directly benefits all students.

“I have also deemed myself, in this position, to be the voice of all RCBC students so that I will be able to provide the Board of Trustees with an inside look into their student body’s opinions and thoughts,” Feinberg said.

Feinberg is in her third year at RCBC. She is a biology major who is pursuing a career as a cardiovascular surgeon.

“Due to the limitations that the ongoing pandemic has brought, I have moved toward alternative methods of gaining healthcare field experience in preparation for my medical school application,” Feinberg said. “I have recently completed training as a hospice volunteer with Bayada Home Health Care as well as training as a medical scribe with ScribeAmerica. These professions will provide me with hands-on experience in the healthcare field and enable me to continue my desire of caring for others. I have also begun my studies for the MCAT, the Medical College Admissions Test.”

She advises students to get involved immediately, whether it means school, community or workplace, and meet new people.

“In order to achieve your aspirations and dreams, you must be willing to put in the work and effort,” Feinberg said. “In accordance with being involved, you must also advocate for yourself and your future. You’ll be amazed at the sheer amount of aid, support, guidance, and mentorship that you will receive.”

To learn more about RCBC’s Board of Trustees, visit rcbc.edu/board-of-trustees.