Councilwoman Jo Hochman has served South Brunswick’s council for the past six years. Prior to her role as Councilwoman, she was an integral part of the Municipal Alliance, the Zoning Board and the Planning Board for several years. Councilwoman Hochman graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and has since worked as a consultant as well as a trainer for Child Abuse NJ. A public advocate for children’s rights, Hochman coordinated the national EPIC program – Every Person Influences Children – which focuses on helping families, schools, and communities in raising children to become responsible and successful adults. In addition, as liaison for several committees Hochman has been active in the Advisory Board of Health, NJ State Boards of Health, NJ League of Municipalities, the Library Board of Trustees and the Arts Commission. Hochman has aided efforts in several projects including the Performing Arts Center, the Women’s Commission and the planning and zoning of areas of South Brunswick. It is to no surprise that Hochman is also a recipient of the prestigious and honorable Women’s Commission Award. A South Brunswick resident for forty-one years, Councilwoman Hochman raised both her children in South Brunswick and currently resides in Dayton. She is the grandmother of four children and enjoys playing bridge in her free time.