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
EVP, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Patriot Bank

Rick Costantini
Board Secretary
Partner, FLB Law
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
Attorney, Giles Shipp LLC

Jackie Starks

Doug Wade
Owner and CEO, Wade’s Dairy
Our Staff Members

Kristy Jelenik
Executive Director

Carla Mackintosh
Scholarship and Operations Manager

Alethea Kavarnos
Donor Stewardship Associate