Board

Todd M. Porter is an arts and operations leader with nearly 20 years of experience guiding mission-driven organizations through growth and change. He currently serves as Chief of Staff at OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, where he partners with the President/CEO and Board to advance strategy, strengthen systems, and foster an equity-centered […]

Geoff Wolinetz has spent his career at the intersection of media, advertising, and technology, helping companies translate ambition into impact. From leading sales teams to advising executives on strategic growth, Geoff has seen firsthand what drives success … and what gets in the way. He founded JPEG Consulting to bring a different kind of advisory

A New York transplant from Connecticut of 11 years, Emily Scarpa is an Administrative Assistant with CVC Secondary Partners, handling many responsibilities including reception, calendar management across multiple time zones, expense reporting, and facilities coordination. She is also on the company’s Philanthropy team. She has worked in the office administration/management pocket across multiple industries, including

Kim Guzzo has spent 30 years in the Connecticut education field as a classroom teacher, social skills coach, and reading interventionist. She is currently the Elementary Resource Specialist at the Capital Region Education Council (CREC), a non-profit regional education service center. In this role, she works for the Hartford Region Open Choice Program, which is

Christian Robinson is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn, who has enjoyed nearly a decade of media sales success in the advertising industry. Christian is also the founder of All Things Advertising, a growing networking community for brand and agency marketing professionals to connect with each other through happy hours, fireside chats,

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Regina Morgan Belle dynamic education leader and wellness practitioner. Currently, serving as the Athletic Director of the Julia Richman Education Complex. In this role, she oversees the management and growth of 9 sports athletic programs and 5 recreational intramural leagues for over 2000 New York City students. With

Strategic business leader who inspires organizations to create successful products, based on a deep understanding of their customers’ needs and motivations. Extensive hands-on expertise in customer insights, interaction design and product management, and a strong focus on the digital space. Background includes startups, non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies in technology, media, marketing, finance, consumer

Shircara Stewart is a Senior-Level Bio-Tech consultant and entrepreneur with 14+ years of experience. She has a strong history of success in high-level technical team leadership, complex strategic management, and political fundraising.She has a Master of Science in Technology Leadership from Brown University, where she is also a founding board member and secretary for the

Sandy Forbes is a Property Manager with Cushman & Wakefield overseeing the day-to-day operations of a Class A assets which include but is not limited to financial reporting, construction management, and tenant and vendor relations, all while strategizing and executing ownership’s short and long-term goals and objectives. In her capacity as an experienced commercial property

Marie Etienne’s well-rounded experience in all sides of the real estate business enables her to put deals together in a way that is mutually beneficial for every party involved. Besides being a sales agent, in the last 11+ years she has also done mortgages as a loan officer, as well as broker price options (BPOs)