{"id":30,"date":"2020-12-07T20:28:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T20:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:30:35","slug":"commissioner-kimberly-palmieri-mouded","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/commissioner-kimberly-palmieri-mouded\/","title":{"rendered":"Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {\r\n   display: none;\r\n}\r\n.entry-header.has-text-align-center.header-footer-group {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Commissioner<br>Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-tw-shadow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1.jpg\" alt=\"Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded family portrait\" class=\"wp-image-2268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1-1536x711.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/commissioners\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/DSC04172-1980x1114-1-1200x556.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-tw-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kimberly-Palmieri-Mouded-250x288.png\" alt=\"Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded headshot\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Freeholder-Kimberly-Palmieri-Mouded-242659933300933\/\">facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0345b0372d8d57d520c3f5775b3eb9b8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded is currently serving her second term on the Union County Board of County Commissioners in 2024, following her role as Chairwoman in 2024 and Vice-Chairwoman in 2023. Since her re-election to the Board in 2021, she has led with a focus on enhancing community connectivity, inclusivity, and the well-being of residents across all ages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her 2024 initiatives previously as Chairwoman, under the theme \u201cGrowing Together in Union County,\u201d included several impactful programs including: the Senior Scam Workshops, which educate and protect older residents, and the Inclusive Books for All initiative, bringing diverse literature to public elementary schools countywide. She has also launched the Senior Stories Program to celebrate the experiences and contributions of seniors, while promoting wellness through Free Swim Lessons for children and seniors. To foster family connections, she helped in the organization of the summer\/fall music and movies series to make it more family focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Commissioner Palmieri-Mouded introduced the Train the Trainer Mental Health Program to support residents\u2019 mental health needs and helped establish the UCPAC Legacy Arts Club, which offers free arts workshops for residents aged 60+ to encourage creativity, self-expression, and community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her focus on enhancing accessibility is reflected in continuous updates to county facilities and programs, ensuring inclusivity and improving residents\u2019 quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, and a lifelong resident of Union County, she holds a B.A. in English and an M.P.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership from St. John\u2019s University. After her studies, she served as Associate Dean for Student Life at St. John\u2019s University, managing student organizations, events, and off-campus community service projects. After the birth of her twins, she chose to stay home to care for her children and now volunteers at their schools in addition to her responsibilities as a County Commissioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6003db1cac37d4348152227933bd8b6 wp-block-paragraph\">She currently resides in Westfield with her husband George and their five children: Matthew, Christopher, Nicholas, Ryan, and Adeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-transparent-background-color has-background tw-shadow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact the Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bad20ac28aff89a22c8f3a320a09e8f9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Office Phone Number<\/strong>: <a href=\"tel:9085274116\">908-527-4116<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2dace0846389e200eaee4c71a87d2ae wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E-mail Address<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:Kimberly.Mouded@ucnj.org\">Kimberly.Mouded@ucnj.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CommissionerKimberly Palmieri-Mouded Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded is currently serving her second term on the Union County Board of County Commissioners in 2024, following her role as Chairwoman in 2024 and Vice-Chairwoman in 2023. 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