Class of 2011

Click here to see our 2011 program guide

Leah Alibozek
Learning Director
Human Resources
CIGNA

Marian Amodeo
Chief Public Services Officer
Hartford Public Library

Gillian Barclay
Vice President, Programs
Aetna, Inc.
Aetna Foundation

Roy Boling
Deputy Executive Director
Hartford Housing Authority

Timothy Cifone
Director of Real Estate & Grants
Hartford Housing Authority

Tonya Cornileus
Vice President
Learning & Organizational Development
ESPN

Endia DeCordova
Associate Director of Institutional Development
Manchester Community College

Susan Engel
Senior Organizational Development Consultant
Northeast Utilities

Shawn Harrington
Vice President of Administration & Finance
Saint Joseph College

Sean Kane
Director, Talent Acquisition
Travelers

Jared Kupiec
Chief of Staff for Mayor Segarra
City of Hartford

Stephanie McMullon
Director, Annual Fund
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

Matthew Morgan
Executive Director
Journey Home, Inc.

James Morton
President & Chief Executive Officer
Greater Hartford YMCA

Zaher Mutasim
Director
Pratt & Whitney, MAMSP

Richard Nankee
Chief Financial Officer
VNA HealthCare, Inc.

Dean Orton
Senior Vice President
Development & Media Services
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network

Melina Rudman
Program Director, Summit
Leadership Greater Hartford

Raquel Santiago-Martinez
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Community Renewal Tream

Steven Smith
Executive Director
Connecticut Rivers Council
Boy Scouts of America

Mary Lou Stoneburner
Senior Advertising Director
The Hartford Courant

Clifford Thermer
Associate Professor & Director
Administration & Organizational Studies
Goodwin College

Ric Waldman
Director of Programs
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

Sherri Winslow
Director, Division Operations
Connecticut Light & Power

The Executive Orientation Program offers a convenient, condensed and affordable introduction to the people, places and possibilities of Greater Hartford.  It is designed for senior level executives who are relatively new to the area, and others recently promoted to top jobs requiring more community connection.

Through five sessions featuring tours, speakers and intimate dinner discussions, executives establish themselves in the community by learning about Greater Hartford’s history, economy, politics, and cultural offerings. A Saturday morning and alternating Wednesday mornings and evenings over the four-weeks of May fit the experience neatly into the busy schedule of executives.

Build your network, get the lay of the land and understand the issues facing the Greater Hartford region.  Learn who the key players are and meet several of them. Understand current trends and challenges in the region’s economy, education, jobs, housing, and the arts. You will make valuable contacts in your small group and be welcomed as part of Leadership Greater Hartford’s network of over 3,500 business and community leaders.

Click here for the 2012 Executive Orientation Dates/Times and Application
To access the Executive Orientation Program brochure click here.

For more information contact Melina Rudman at 860.951.6161 x12 or email melina.rudman@leadershipgh.org

The program is designed to make participants feel at home quickly and establish collaborative relationships with other senior leaders.  Here is what some recent participants had to say about the program:

“An outstanding opportunity to learn about the area’s gems: parks, arts, historic sites, as well as network with high energy engaged leaders.”
Jim Blazar, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Hartford Hospital

“The Program is an excellent way to learn about Greater Hartford from almost every angle: From its history and cultural institutions to the ways it is working to sustain itself and build for the future.  It’s a well balanced program that provides a good foundation, particularly for those trying to figure out how to get involved.”
Michael Klein,Senior Vice President Business Insurance, Travelers Companies

“I grew up in the Greater Hartford area and have worked here for over 20 years.  Although the program is designed for newcomers, I came away with a greater appreciation of what Hartford offers and for the people making it happen.  The pride and joy on the faces of the children at the Artists Collective will stay with me forever.  I never would have been exposed to that without this program.”
Mark Lukas, Director of Advertising - Key Accounts, Hartford Courant

“The program opened my eyes to collaborative opportunities with individuals and organizations.  The sessions are brilliantly planned - like puzzle pieces that reveal limitless possibilities for life and work in Greater Hartford.”
Sally Whipple, Director of Education & Community Programs, Old State House

“The Executive Orientation Program is a great way to be introduced to Hartford.  I recommend it to newcomers as well as executives new to their roles.  I met wonderful people and made new contacts!”
Nancy Meyer, Vice President of Advertising, Hartford Courant