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Board & Staff

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Leading with Compassion

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is supported by a dedicated and compassionate staff and board, all committed to serving our families and community. While our work together is serious, our focus remains the joyful and positive moments of family togetherness.

Board of Directors

Cynthia Tanon-Santos

President

Edward Abraham

Vice President

John Skelly

Treasurer

Stacia Grosso

Secretary

Stuart Young

Immediate Past President

Todd Bailey

Matthew Bizzarro

Rob Caiaze

Jeff Cumberbatch

David Edwards

Arthur Erickson

John Glenn

Lauren Mallozzi

Jocelyn Maminta

Matt Perry

Guido Petra

Nancy Rines

Pat Sheehy

Cynthia Sparer

Scott Taylor

Denise Walker

Thomas Walsh

Sabrina Wright

Staff Directory

Michelle D’Amore

Chief Executive Officer

mdamore@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x410

Caroll Alvarado

Volunteer & Guest Services Coordinator, RMH Springfield

calvarado@rmhc-ctma.org

413-794-5683

Jane Capua

Donor Database Coordinator

jcapua@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x403

Emily Davidson

Administrative Assistant, RMHC CTMA

edavidson@rmhc-ctma.org

203-777-5683

Celine Hamilton Quill

House Manager, RMH Springfield

chamiltonquill@rmhc-ctma.org

413-794-5683

Marissa Hedman

Communications & Digital Fundraising Coordinator

mhedman@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x406

Melissa Kenniston

House Manager, RMH Connecticut

mkenniston@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x407

Emily Lopez

Volunteer & Guest Services Coordinator, RMH Connecticut

elopez@rmhc-ctma.org

203-777-5683x404

Richard Popilowski

Director of Principal and Major Gifts

rpopilowski@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x408

Rosemarie Zello

Development Manager, RMH Springfield

rzello@rmhc-ctma.org

413.794.5683x48197

Cathy Zorgo-Bignolas

Director of Communications & Marketing

cbignolas@rmhc-ctma.org

203.777.5683x401

Make a difference for families in need

Every day, families face the challenge of having a child in the hospital, and your generosity helps Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts keep them together. Learn more about our programs and join our community of supporters.