The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of The Center for Women and Families plays an important role in ensuring the organization is fiscally sound, well managed and provides quality services. The Board is composed of various community members who live or work in one of the six towns The Center provides services to. The size of the Board can vary from 15 – 30. Board members are elected at the annual meeting, which takes place in April, and serve a three-year term. A Board member can serve up to two consecutive terms. Board members are expected to serve on a least one committee of the Board, attend monthly Board meetings and contribute financially to the organization. Generally, Board members are recruited based on their previous experience volunteering for The Center, their experience on other Boards and the expertise they can provide. Board expertise is needed in the areas of fundraising, business management, finance, technology, human resources, strategic planning, public relations, and advocacy.

Andrea Goodman, Board Chairperson Psychotherapist
Ann E. Clark, PhD Community Volunteer	Valerie Foster Marketing Consultant, Editor, Writer	Thomas A. Gallo Sikorsky Aerospace Services
Catherine Gallagher Community Volunteer	Steve Hodson Hodson Realty, Inc.	Karen Izzo Community Volunteer
Patricia Johnson Pitney Bowes, Inc.	Nancy Jones Community Volunteer	JoAnn Keller People's United Wealth Management
Rachel Volkman Kushel Attorney	Brian Lessard Affinion Group	Joseph Marrone St. Vincent's College
Debra Menich Community Volunteer	Donna Milne Community Volunteer	Anna Rodrigues John Rodrigues Insurance Assoc.
Sharon Stemme Community Volunteer	Judy Ann Stevens Attorney, State of Connecticut	Wanda Toth BlumShapiro & Co. PC
President, Chief Executive Officer: Debra Greenwood The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County, Inc.

Committees

Executive Committee - Comprised of all officers of the Board and one member at large. This is the primary management team of the Board and responsible for strategic planning.

Investment Committee - Recommends investment policy for The Center. Monitor the investment activity and act as liaison with investment managers. Devise strategies with Development for endowment campaign efforts and capital expenditures.

Development Committee - Coordinate planning and implementation of all current fundraising events including: Annual Appeal; Rallying for Women; 100 Committee Tea; Speaking of Women. Works with Development staff to create strategic plan. Support planned giving campaigns. Work with endowment on capital campaigns.

Human Resources Committee - Develop policies and procedures for all Human Resource issues at The Center. Provide consultation on personnel and salary issues. Conduct periodic reviews of benefits and compensation plans.

Finance Committee - Monitor operating budget and financial performance of The Center and assist in the fiscal management of The Center. Prepare and present the annual operating budget. Support The Center's President/CEO on fiscal matters and provide consultation when needed.

Program Review Committee - Conduct quarterly review of programs for compliance, effectiveness and client satisfaction.

Facilities Committee - The Facility Committee is advisory on all matters pertaining to major renovations to existing buildings, proposed new satellite offices, site selection, landscape initiatives, environmental issues and safety/ security issues. All major projects are submitted for approval or disapproval to The Center’s Board of Directors.