CCADV Board + Staff
Leadership. Teamwork. Commitment.
Teamwork is at the heart of every great achievement. Our dedicated Board of Directors and staff work every day to transform Connecticut’s response to domestic violence.
We are inspired by the strength of survivors as they navigate what may be the worst moments of their lives. It is their strength and resilience that energizes our work of ending domestic violence and creating a world where no person lives in fear.
CCADV Board
CHAIR David Bogan, Esq., Day Pitney, LLP
VICE CHAIR Cathy Zeiner, CMA, CPA, YWCA Hartford Region
SECRETARY Lee Schlesinger, Community Leader
TREASURER Christine DiMenna, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Marsha Adell, Community Leader
Kenneth Baldwin, Esq., Robinson+Cole
Tracy Brennan, MD, Women's Health CT
Ann Marie Caouette, Aetna/CVS Health
Michael Christ, Esq., Levin, Paolino & Christ Government Relations
Barbara Damon, Prudence Crandall Center
Tammi Flowers, Esq., United Technologies
Jeanne Fusco, Susan B. Anthony Project
Kristen Johnson, Connecticut Water Service Inc.
Jennifer Little-Greer, Minority Construction Council
Det. Shane Phillips, Meriden Police Department
Katherine Verano, Safe Futures
CCADV Staff
You can contact any CCADV staff by calling their direct line listed below or via email by clicking on their name.
Meghan Scanlon, President & CEO, (959) 202-5001
Tonya Johnson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, (959) 202-5010
Liza Andrews, Vice President of Government & Public Relations, (959) 202-5003
Cindy Martinez, Vice President of Finance & Administration, (959) 202-5016
Geralyn O’Neil-Wild, Vice President of Operations, (959) 202-5018
Joanne Vitarelli, Vice President of Operations, (959) 202-5017
Kelly Annelli, Director of Child Advocacy, (959) 202-5004
Rachel Boucher, Clinical Director, (959) 202-5062
Daniel Cargill, Director of Law Enforcement Services, (959) 202-5007
Sedwhyde Dumont, Director of Diversity & Accessibility, (959) 202-5029
Sara Eckhoff, Prevention Project Manager, (959) 202-5051
Ashley Starr Frechette, Director of Health Professional Outreach, (959) 202-5014
Barbara Guida, Finance Manager, (959) 202-5070
Shauna Harrington, Director of Criminal Legal Advocacy, (959) 202-5005
Daylon Holder, Americorps VISTA Member, PBRO Project Asst., (959) 202-5053
Rhonda Morra, Director of Civil Legal Advocacy, (959) 202-5011
Sontochukwu Okam, Legal Projects Coordinator, (959) 202-5060
Lizbeth Padilla, Director of Training & Prevention, (959) 202-5013
Jasmine Pierce, Director of Member Services, (959) 202-5076
Yolanda Potter, Director of Housing Advocacy, (959) 202-5015
Devon Rayment, Health Professional Outreach Project Manager, (959) 202-5069
Miguel Rios, TeamUp Coordinator, (959) 202-5068
Carlos Robalino, Rapid Rehousing Finance & Compliance Manager, (959) 202-5077
Lauren Schleicher, Director of Development & Communications, (959) 202-5052
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 or text (888) 774-2900 or visit CTSafeConnect.org to chat/email with an advocate.
Safe Connect Leadership
Xiomara Campos, Safe Connect Program Manager, (959) 202-5019
Teresita Perez-Alamo, Safe Connect Program Manager, (959) 202-5002
Rosario Terron, Safe Connect Program Manager, (959) 202-5021
Maria Gonzalez-Flores, Safe Connect Team Lead, (959) 202-5034
Laura Reyes, Safe Connect Team Lead, (959) 202-5047
Safe Connect Advocacy Coordinators
Adaliz Centeno, (959) 202-5044
Simenesh Comollo, (959) 202-5033
Alexandry DeJesus, (959) 202-5030
Dynalee Dones, (959) 202-5028
Jessica Escobar, (959) 202-5023
Wanda Gaines, (959) 202-5032
Christie Gonzalez, (959) 202-5031
Dienaba Hane, (959) 202-5036
Stephanie Katz, (959) 202-5025
Brianna Lopez, (959) 202-5024
Jose Miranda, (959) 202-5012
Sesar Pacheco, (959) 202-5040
Geetha Prabha, (959) 202-5041
Nancy Rosado, (959) 202-5050
Ibraltino Tavares, (959) 202-5026
Keishly Vega, (959) 202-5022
Margaret Waweru, (959) 202-5045
