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General questions and comments can be emailed here. Please note that The Alliance administrative office in East Hartford does not provide crisis support. If you need to connect with an advocate, please call or text our statewide English hotline at 1-888-999-5545 or call 1-888-568-8332 for Spanish. You will be connected to the nearest member center for immediate support.

If you are interested in getting involved with The Alliance, please review our Internships and Careers pages before contacting us. Please review our Volunteer page to learn about opportunities at our member centers. Email our human resources department with questions. No phone calls, please.

East Hartford Office

We are available from 9 am to 5 pm on Mondays through Fridays at 860-282-9881.

Kelsey Alexander, Training and Prevention Manager
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Kenisha Farquharson, Deputy Director
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Tianna Glass-Tripp, Executive Administrative Assistant
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Jessie Gleckel, Director of Programs and Standards
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Ngan Goldberg, Director of Human Resources
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Beth Hamilton, Executive Director
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Bridget Koestner, Policy Manager
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Amanda Mendoza, Training & Outreach Coordinator
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Susan C Murphy, Director of Finance and Administration
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Lucy Nolan, Director of Policy
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Omar Simpson, Accountant
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Luke Swanson, Data Analyst & Grant Reporting Manager
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Board of Directors

President: Melissa Scully, 2020 – 2022

Vice President: Olga Fritho, 2021 – 2023

Treasurer/Secretary: Vera Mira, 2021 – 2023

Alyssa Benedict, 2020 – 2022

Mary Farrell, 2020 – 2022

Joanne Humen, 2021 – 2023

Georgette Katin, 2020 – 2022, Member Center Representative

Tracey Madden-Hennessey, 2020 – 2022, Member Center Representative

Elena Palmero, 2020 – 2022

Venessa Steinmetz, 2021 2023