Our Board Members
Kathleen DuVernay, LPN
Ms. DuVernay practiced OB/GYN nursing at Valley OBGYN Associates in Paramus, NJ. She also contributed to clinical research at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. With 37 years of experience in the nursing field, she maintains an active license and regularly pursues accredited continuing education courses. Ms. DuVernay has been a valuable member of the Allendale IRB for over 30 years, where she currently serves as the Chairman.
John Rokoszak, MS
Mr. Rokoszak is a seasoned marriage and family counselor with more than 35 years of expertise, specializing in parents and adolescents. Recently retired as Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Park Ridge, NJ, he dedicated 27 years to this role and a total of 42 years working in various schools and churches within the Archdiocese of Newark. Mr. Rokoszak has been a dedicated member of the Allendale IRB for 28 years.
Robert J. Staab (II)
Mr. Staab is currently employed by Computer Design & Integration in Teterboro, NJ, focusing on Data Protection and Analytics. His responsibilities include safeguarding confidential customer data, including PII and HIPAA-related information. He has pursued coursework at Stevens Institute of Technology and Colorado Technical University in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Additionally, Mr. Staab has previous experience as an Emergency Medical Technician and has been a member of the Allendale IRB for 25 years.
Mary Patricia Toye, RN, MS, ACRN, CCRP, CPXP
Ms. Toye is a Certified Clinical Research Professional with an impressive 35 years of research experience. She has held roles as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Manager, and Director of Nursing Research at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Currently serving as Vice Chair of their Institutional Review Board, her expertise encompasses Maternal/Child Nursing, Infectious Diseases, and Cardiology. Ms. Toye has contributed to scientific journals and presented her work at national and international conferences. She has been an esteemed member of the Allendale IRB for 3 years.
Christopher P. Staab, MBA
Mr. Staab is the President of Regulatory and Technical Associates as well as the Allendale IRB. He previously served as the Vice President of Global Quality at CooperSurgical Inc., a women’s health medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in CT. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Roger Williams University and an MBA, he has dedicated 20 years to the medical device/pharmaceutical industry, specializing in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Mr. Staab has been a valuable member of the Allendale IRB for over 1 year.
Erin W. Staab
Ms. Staab holds the role of IRB Administrator at the Allendale IRB. In this capacity, she actively manages client relations and coordinates project activities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in supply chain and new product development, including 7 years in a highly regulated industry, Ms. Staab brings a wealth of expertise to the team. She has been a dedicated member of the Allendale IRB for over 1 year.