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
Angela Medina, Jane Addams Peace Association
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
Sara Goldfarb, CVS Health/Aetna
Kristen Johnson, Connecticut Water Service Inc.
Jennifer Little-Greer, Minority Construction Council
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.
Meghan Scanlon, President & CEO, ext. 5001
Tonya Johnson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, ext. 5010
Erica Tirado, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, ext. 5016
Liza Andrews, Director of Public Policy and Communications, ext. 5003
Kelly Annelli, Director of Child Advocacy, ext. 5004
Linda Blozie, Director of Training and Prevention, ext. 5006
Daniel Cargill, Director of Law Enforcement Services, ext. 5007
Sedwhyde Dumont, Director of Diversity & Accessibility, ext. 5029
Ashley Starr Frechette, Director of Health Professional Outreach, ext. 5014
Alex Majka, Americorps VISTA Member & CCADV PBRO Project Coordinator
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
Devon Rayment, Health Professional Outreach Project Manager, ext. 5069
Miguel Rios, TeamUp Coordinator, ext. 5078
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, Managing Director of Safe Connect, ext. 5009
Lizbeth Padilla, Director of Safe Connect, ext. 5013
Xiomara Campos, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5019
Teresita Perez-Alamo, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5002
Xavier Merchan, Safe Connect Program Manager, ext. 5039
Alexandry DeJesus, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5030
Dynalee Dones, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5028
Jessica Escobar, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5023
Mayra Esquilin, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5035
Bernice Frempong, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5027
Wanda Gaines, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5032
Nayma Garcia, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5033
Christie Gonzalez, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5031
Maria Gonzalez-Flores, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5034
Dienaba Hane, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5036
Stephanie Katz, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5025
Brianna Lopez, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5024
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
Rosario Terron, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5021
Keishly Vega, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5022
Margaret Waweru, Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinator, ext. 5045
