Board and Staff

Board of Directors

Members of the HCC Foundation’s Board of Directors are committed to student success and assuring access to learning opportunities for all- enriching lives, invigorating our community and creating meaningful career paths.

Rina Bakalar

Economic & Community Development Director, Town of Trumbull

Liz Ball

President, TFI Envision

Carmen Colon

Vice President, Bridgeport YMCA’s

Judith Corprew

Board President
EVP, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Patriot Bank

Rick Costantini

Board Secretary
Partner, FLB Law

Jenn Cutrali

VP, Credit Administration Manager, Fairfield County Bank

David Femi

M&T Bank, Senior Vice President

Mark Floramo

VP, Relationship Manager, TD Bank

Marilyn Ford

Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University

Lindy Lee Gold

Senior Specialist, State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development

Valerie King

CEO, Real Estate Consultant, Valerie King Team

Ben Maini

Partner, Reynolds + Rowella

Willie McBride, Jr.

Founder and Owner, WB McBride Electricians

Matt McCarthy

CPA, Matthew McCarthy

Ramon Peralta

Founder and Creative Director, Peralta Designs

Laurie Shipp

Board Vice President
Attorney, Giles Shipp LLC

Doug Wade

Owner and CEO, Wade’s Dairy

Our Staff Members

Kristy Jelenik

Executive Director

Alethea Kavarnos

Donor Stewardship Associate

Carla Mackintosh

Scholarship and Operations Manager

Tarena Gadsden

Equity Achievement Coach

Da'ee McKnight

Reentry Affairs Specialist