Board Introduction for Greater Achievements
GeNoMe Scholarship for Young Men
My name is Kene Booker-Mahatha, President of Greater Achievements, a 501(c)(3) organization founded to support young men impacted by the criminal justice system in their journey toward higher education and personal growth. The Greater Achievements – GeNoMe Scholarship was established in memory of my son, Nathaniel Marquis Booker, affectionately known as GeNoMe, who tragically passed away in January 2022. Through this scholarship, we honor his legacy by creating opportunities for young men who seek to turn their lives around and pursue a brighter future.
Professionally, I have over 15 years of experience in healthcare, starting as a Registered Nurse in 2008 and advancing to earn my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2021. I am now a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and currently work with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, providing correctional health services at New Jersey State Prison and Garden State Prison.
With Greater Achievements, I am deeply committed to helping young men build resilience, reclaim their goals, and achieve the education and resources necessary for their reintegration into society.
Wayne Mahatha
Vice President
Wayne Mahatha is a retired Technical Management Professional having worked for multiple major corporations over 42 years. He is an original Board member of Greater Achievement and has always been passionate about family and his community. Wayne has also been a volunteer with the Mercer County (NJ) Medical Reserve Corps since 2020. In his spare time , he is an avid music lover of all types and considers himself an amateur photographer.
Arthur A Iurilli –
Treasurer
Arthur Iurilli is a Central Jersey native who spent years in the foster care system as an adolescent. After aging out, Arthur earned a state scholarship that helped to finance his Associates Degree from Mercer County Community College, and allowed him to continue his studies at The College of New Jersey. Arthur currently works as a project manager for a manufacturing company, and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, reading about American history, and the occasional game of Scrabble. He credits his success to the opportunities offered to him as a foster care graduate.
Shirley Stewart
Shirley Stewart is a retired manager from Serv Centers of New Jersey, where she developed schedules and coverage for 40 staff members across six units. She has hosted several workshops for youth and adults on self-esteem, holistic health and business.