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Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Phone: 860-525-5080 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Media Contact: Jennifer Peifer |
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Liza Andrews (860) 525-5080 ext. 27 |
Lobbyist, Mental Health, Connecticut Association of Substance Abuse Agencies (CASAA) |
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Liza joined Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits) in February 2008 as its Public Policy Specialist and Nonprofit Cabinet Project Director. She works on issues affecting CT Nonprofits’ mental health and substance abuse providers, as well as on cross-sector policy matters affecting all members. Liza graduated from UConn with a Master of Social Work in 2005. She interned and later filled an interim position as Legislative Analyst with the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, a commission within the CT General Assembly dedicated to achieving full equality for women. In the fall of 2005, Liza joined the office of Senator Gayle Slossberg as her legislative aide. While there she worked closely with community advocates and state agencies to advance the Senator’s legislative agenda, as well as assisted constituents with their needs. |
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Mark Berardi (860) 525-5080 ext. 14 |
Membership Development, Member Services, Product Marketing, Partnerships and Collaborations, Center for Professional Development, Annual Conference |
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Mark Berardi manages membership recruitment and retention while also supervising over 130 workshops offered annually through the Association’s Center for Professional Development. He supports identifying, negotiating and implementing revenue development initiatives with the business community and other nonprofits. In addition, Mark oversees the planning of the Annual Connecticut Nonprofit Conference, CT Nonprofits’ signature event of the year. Mark has been instrumental in increasing the association’s visibility throughout Connecticut and has been credited with developing collaborative relationships with key community organizers that continue to have a lasting impact on the sector state-wide. He brings experience from the private sector where he worked in public relations on behalf of the Jamaica Tourist Board and in educational sales. Mark earned a B.A. in Communication from Central Connecticut State University. |
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Ron Cretaro (860) 525-5080 ext. 22 |
Lobbyist, Development Directors Forum, Public Relations / Communications Directors Forum |
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Ron has been the Executive Director of CT Nonprofits for nearly three decades. He has led the organization through many changes and much growth. He sees his role as helping to make the world friendly and safe for nonprofits. Under his leadership, CT Nonprofits has committed to organizing the political and economic power of our State’s nonprofit community, and promoting its value to our state-elected officials, key decision-makers, and the citizens of Connecticut. Ron graduated from Trinity College in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in religion. His previous board affiliations include Hartford Areas Rally Together, Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, National Council of Nonprofit Associations, Nonprofit Mutual Risk Retention Group, Foodshare of Greater Hartford, Southside Neighborhood News, Capitol Region Conference of Churches, and UCONN’s Nonprofit Advisory Board. If you’re looking for Ron, you’ll most likely find him at the LOB. If not, he’s probably at a Yoga class or visiting his grandchildren… or leaping tall buildings in a single bound. |
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Christina Honeycutt (860) 525-5080 ext. 28 |
Center for Professional Development, Member Services |
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Christina comes to us after recently completing a year of service as a Connecticut Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA at the University of Hartford where she worked to create and build partnerships with nonprofits in the Greater Hartford area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Keene State College, and after graduation she worked for the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support and outreach to help students obtain a higher education. Her primary role with CT Nonprofits is to plan, manage, and coordinate services for The Center for Professional Development. Christina is definitely an all American girl as she was born in Hawaii, grew up in the Lone Star State and is now settled in Connecticut. She likes to “pay it forward” and spends much of her free time helping others through various community service projects. |
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Colleen Kearney (860) 525-5080 ext. 26 Public Policy Specialist |
Children's Council; Behavioral Health |
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Colleen joins the CT Nonprofits team after several years of working with children and youth both in schools and the community. Prior to joining CT Nonprofits, Colleen coordinated the Community Education & Prevention Department for The Center for Women and Families, a domestic and sexual violence nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and preventing abuse. In her role, Colleen provides advocacy and support to the Behavioral Health and Children & Youth Services Sectors. Colleen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University and attended Florida Gulf Coast University where she received a Master’s degree in Public Administration. |
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Karen Maciorowski (860) 525-5080 ext. 24 |
Human Resources Forum, Finance Directors Forum |
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Accounting is in her blood...after countless years of studying accounting, working for her family’s accounting firm, and volunteering in her community, Karen found a way to combine her two passions: Finance and Nonprofit service. Thirteen years ago, Karen joined the nonprofit community where she has dedicated her life to making other peoples lives easier. Within days of receiving an MBA in Finance & Accounting from Regis University, she joined CT Nonprofits in July 2006 and shares her nonprofit knowledge and passion with her peers across the nonprofit community. Karen oversees the operations at CT Nonprofits; ensuring all facets of the organization work together to serve, strengthen and support the nonprofit community. A native and life-long resident of CT, Karen has spent most of her professional career in Western, MA. She’s grateful to CT Nonprofits for bringing her “home.” Prior to joining CT Nonprofits, Karen was Corporate Controller for the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts and 13 of its not-for-profit affiliated organizations including the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce. In addition, she previously served as CFO at the Community United Way of Pioneer Valley in Springfield, MA and as Foundation Services Coordinator at the Community Foundation of Western, MA. |
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Patrick McKenna (860) 525-5080 ext. 20 |
Center for Professional Development, Member Services |
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Patrick graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, where he studied journalism. He spent several years working in the private sector in Boston before he returned to Connecticut and joined the Public Allies AmeriCorps program, which gave him his first taste of the joys of service. Patrick spent his first term of service working as the Gay-Straight Alliance coordinator at Hartford’s True Colors and his second term as the Service Learning coordinator at the Area Health Education Center in his hometown of Waterbury. His primary role with CT Nonprofits is to plan, manage, and coordinate services for The Center for Professional Development. Patrick is very excited to be fortunate enough to work in an environment where he can bring his passions to the office everyday. |
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Jennifer Peifer (860) 525-5080 ext. 29 Director of Communications |
Web site, Nonprofit Advantage, Media, Publications, Advertising, Marketing/PR Roundtable |
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Jennifer comes to us with a diverse background in development and communications. She has over ten years of experience working for several nonprofits throughout Connecticut, as well as in the private sector for an advertising/public relations firm and as a freelance journalist. Prior to joining CT Nonprofits, Jennifer was the Communications Director for the CT After School Network, a statewide member-driven organization that provides professional development training to after school program professionals and acts as a political advocate for positive changes in the after school field. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Trinity College and attended Quinnipiac University Graduate School of Journalism. Her primary role with CT Nonprofits is to manage all marketing and communications efforts including the Web site, electronic communications, media outreach, social networking and developing publications. Jennifer is passionate about cooking and eating organic and locally sourced food. She lives in Middletown with her very well fed husband, Bill, and their two cats, Gladys and Ted. |
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Julia Wilcox (860) 525-5080 ext. 25 |
Lobbyist, Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities (DD/ID), DD Business Managers Forum, Community / Criminal Justice, Arts & Culture, CT Nonprofits Week at the Capitol. |
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Julia’s path has never been a straight line… but more a full circle. When Julia joined the CT Nonprofits team in March 2002, she provided advocacy and support to the Developmental Disabilities Division, the Business Managers’ Forum and the Connecticut Youth Services Association. Since that time, responsibilities have evolved to also include the Community Justice and Juvenile Justice Divisions. In addition, Julia provides support to the Arts and Culture member organizations of the Association. Each Division provides unique rewards, opportunities and challenges. In her present role, Julia enjoys significant interaction with nonprofit executives, fiscal directors, state agency officials and legislators. Among her favorite interactions: securing the Annual Conference Keynote. Prior to joining the CT Nonprofits team, Julia’s experience included many years in the fields of disabilities, nonprofit development and the arts. Julia attended Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, with a Fine Arts double major. She served as Executive Director to Very Special Arts Connecticut following several years of service on the Board of Directors. In her spare time, Julia developed and administers the annual ‘James Wilcox Memorial Award’, sponsored in part by the Ragged Mountain Foundation. The annual climbing award serves as a catalyst for the future adventures and expeditions of others on big walls throughout the world. |
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Directions
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits)
90 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114 | 860-525-5080
I-91 North: Take exit 27. Exit ramps merge, stay in center lane and take a left at first light onto Brainard Rd. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the right at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately before McDonald’s.
I-91 South: Take exit 27 (please note that exits from this direction are not in descending order - exit 29, exit 27, exit 28). Stay in center lane. At end of exit ramp (at light) take a left onto Airport Rd. At next light (over hill,) take a right at light onto Brainard Road. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the left at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately after McDonald’s.
I-84 East: Take I-91 South and follow I-91 South directions listed above.
Rt. 2 West: To Rt. 3. towards Wethersfield. After bridge, take Exit 5D and follow signs to 91 North. Follow directions for 91-North (see above).
I-84 West: Take exit 57 (a left exit onto a short extension highway) for Rt. 15 & I-91 South. Stay to the left. Take exit 87. At the fork bear left toward Brainard/Airport Rds. Exit ramp merges, stay in center lane and take a left at first light onto Brainard Rd. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the right at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately before McDonald’s.
Parking available: CT Nonprofits is located on the second floor.
Public Allies / CT Nonprofits New Haven Satellite Office
Marlin Center, 85 Willow Street, Building A, Suite 2-3, New Haven, CT 06511 | 203-764-2031
Coming from Hartford: Take 91 South to exit 6, Willow St. Take a Right off the exit onto Willow St.
Coming from Bridgeport: Take 95 North toward New Haven. Stay on left side of the highway, and follow signs to get onto 91 North. Take 91 North to exit 6, Willow St. (exit is on your left).
From Willow Street: Take a right onto Mitchell Dr. You will see a parking lot on your right, please turn in here and park in the East Rock Magnet School parking lot. Walk up the sidewalk of Willow St. (away from the highway), and turn right into the archway mid-way up the street and labeled the Marlin Building. Look to your left and you will see glass doors and a sign that says, Building A. Go through those doors and the elevator is on your right, take that to the 2nd floor. Take a left out the elevator and go down the stairs; you’ll see #3 on a door down the hallway across from the restrooms.
