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](/templates/yootheme/cache/dc/Rina_Bakalar-dc34d52b.jpeg)
Rina Bakalar
Economic & Community Development Director, Town of Trumbull
![Liz Ball](/templates/yootheme/cache/b1/Liz_Ball-b1e434bd.jpeg)
Liz Ball
President, TFI Envision
![Carmen Colon](/templates/yootheme/cache/03/Carmen_Colon-03f46795.jpeg)
Carmen Colon
CEO, Pacific House
![Judith Corprew](/templates/yootheme/cache/ea/Judith_Corprew-ea539842.jpeg)
Judith Corprew
Board President
President, New Haven Bank
President, New Haven Bank
![Rick Costantini](/templates/yootheme/cache/0c/Rich_Costantini-0ccb5898.jpeg)
Rick Costantini
Board Secretary
Partner, FLB Law
Partner, FLB Law
![Jenn Cutrali](/templates/yootheme/cache/4a/Jennifer_Cutrali-1-4a047207.jpeg)
Jenn Cutrali
VP, Credit Administration Manager, Fairfield County Bank
![Photo Coming Soon](/templates/yootheme/cache/b5/David_Femi-b536929b.jpeg)
David Femi
M&T Bank, Senior Vice President
![Mark Floramo](/templates/yootheme/cache/8a/Mark_Floramo-8a686fa2.jpeg)
Mark Floramo
VP, Relationship Manager, TD Bank
![Lindy Lee Gold](/templates/yootheme/cache/6a/Lindy_Lee_Gold-6a00237a.jpeg)
Lindy Lee Gold
Senior Specialist, State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development
![Valerie King](/templates/yootheme/cache/27/Valerie_King-275f67c3.jpeg)
Valerie King
CEO, Real Estate Consultant, Valerie King Team
![Ben Maini](/templates/yootheme/cache/9c/Ben_Maini-9c052e15.jpeg)
Ben Maini
Partner, Reynolds + Rowella
![Willie McBride, Jr.](/templates/yootheme/cache/e4/Willie_McBride_Jr-e42dc875.jpeg)
Willie McBride, Jr.
Founder and Owner, WB McBride Electricians
![Matt McCarthy](/templates/yootheme/cache/f5/Matt_McCarthy-f5cf926a.jpeg)
Matt McCarthy
CPA, Matthew McCarthy
![Ramon Peralta](/templates/yootheme/cache/8b/Ramon_Peralta-8b027a2c.jpeg)
Ramon Peralta
Founder and Creative Director, Peralta Designs
![Steven Reisberg](/templates/yootheme/cache/37/Steven_Reisberg-377c0056.jpeg)
Steven Reisberg
Principal, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
![Laurie Shipp](/templates/yootheme/cache/b0/Laurie_B_Giles-b0905483.jpeg)
Laurie Shipp
Board Vice President
Attorney, Giles Shipp LLC
Attorney, Giles Shipp LLC
![Doug Wade](/templates/yootheme/cache/a9/Doug_Wade-a95b0c45.jpeg)
Doug Wade
Our Staff Members
![Kristy Jelenik](/templates/yootheme/cache/0c/Kristy_Jelenik-0cfa4930.jpeg)
Kristy Jelenik
Executive Director
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Alethea Kavarnos
Donor Stewardship Associate
![Carla Mackintosh](/templates/yootheme/cache/c3/Carla_Mackintosh-c3e3eb9c.jpeg)
Carla Mackintosh
Scholarship and Operations Manager
![Tarena Gadsden](/templates/yootheme/cache/5b/Tarena_Gadsden-5bc4cf2c.jpeg)
Tarena Gadsden
Equity Achievement Coach
![Da'ee McKnight](/templates/yootheme/cache/ab/Daee_McKnight-abc5e37b.jpeg)
Da'ee McKnight
Reentry Affairs Specialist