Board of Directors
CCADV is governed by a group of dedicated individuals who provide strong oversight and leadership of the organization. In addition to their governance and fiscal responsibilities, the Board of Directors lends their support and expertise in such areas as policy, advocacy, communications, fundraising and HR management. CCADV is comprised of both community members and representation from our member program domestic violence agencies.
David Bogan, Esq., Locke Lord, LLP
CHAIR
Victoria Woodin Chavey, Esq., Jackson Lewis P.C.
VICE CHAIR
Cathy Zeiner, CMA, CPA, YWCA Hartford Region
SECRETARY
Christine DiMenna, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
TREASURER
Marsha Adell, Community Leader
Kenneth Baldwin, Esq., Robinson+Cole
Tracy Brennan, MD, Women's Health CT
Michael Christ, Esq., M. Christ Government Solutions, LLC
Michael Chowaniec, Esq., Charter Communications
Barbara Damon, Prudence Crandall Center
Tammi Flowers, Esq., United Technologies
Jeanne Fusco, Susan B. Anthony Project
Sean Gallagher, Aetna/CVS Health
Jennifer Little-Greer, Minority Construction Council
Angela Medina, Family ReEntry, Inc.
Lee Schlesinger, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Staff
CCADV has a staff of dedicated individuals who ensure the smooth operation of the organization. You can contact any CCADV staff by calling (959) 202-[ext listed below] or via email. For general inquiries, call (860) 282-7899.
Steve Eppler-Epstein, Interim President & CEO, ext. 5001
Tonya Johnson, Vice President of Operations, ext. 5010
Erica Tirado, Vice President of Finance and Administration, ext. 5016
Liza Andrews, Director of Public Policy and Communications, ext. 5003
Kelly Annelli, Director of Member Organization Services, ext. 5004
Linda Blozie, Director of Training and Prevention, ext. 5006
Daniel Cargill, Director of Law Enforcement Services, ext. 5007
Ashley Starr Frechette, Director of Health Professional Outreach, ext. 5014
Wanda Gaines, Director of Diversity & Accessibility, ext. 5013
Katie Hieatt, Americorps VISTA Member & CCADV PBRO Project Coordinator, ext. 5054
Rhonda Morra, Director of Legal Advocacy, ext. 5011
Geralyn O'Neil-Wild, Director of Legal Advocacy, ext. 5018
Jasmine Pierce, Rapid Rehousing Program Manager, ext. 5076
Irma Reyes, Director of Human Resources, ext. 5020
Annie Stockton Sabrowski, Director of Housing Advocacy, ext. 5015
Shannon Santini, Rapid Rehousing Finance & Compliance Manager, ext. 5077
Joanne Vitarelli, Director of Quality Assurance, ext. 5017
Safe Connect Staff
To immediately speak with a domestic violence advocate via Safe Connect and get connected to your local domestic violence organization, please call/text (888) 774-2900 or visit CTSafeConnect.org to chat/email with an advocate.
Maria Guzman, Director of Safe Connect, ext. 5009
Kai Belton, Clinical Director of Safe Connect, ext. 5005
Xiomara Campos, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5019
Dylan Figueiredo, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5008
Teresita Perez-Alamo, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5002
Tazmeen Akhtar, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5021
Sandra Burton, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5030
Aretha Cagno, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5023
Biadney Colon, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5025
Diarietou Diop, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5037
Dynalee Dones, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5028
Sedwhyde Dumont, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5029
Tiease Furze, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5031
Nayma Garcia, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5033
Marelis Gonzalez, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5032
Maria Gonzalez-Flores, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5034
Vanessa Guzzardi, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5035
Dienaba Hane, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5036
Christina Mercado, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5038
Xavier Merchan, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5039
Jose Miranda, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5012
Sesar Pacheco, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5040
Geetha Prabha, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5041
Laura Reyes, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5047
Carlos Robalino, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5049
Keila Rodriguez, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5043
Maritza Rosa, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5044
Nancy Rosado, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5050
Ibraltino Tavares, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5026
Margaret Waweru, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5045
