Our Community Committee includes representatives from community agencies and organizations, along with representative members of our target communities. We seek feedback from current members in selecting new members to ensure the inclusion of a diverse set of individuals with relevant expertise, skills, and leadership. Each member provides linkages in the community to strengthen partnerships and foster new relationships.
The committee’s primary functions include:
- assuring that PRC activities are conducted in accord with community beliefs and priorities
- participating in the establishment of community health priorities
- participating in the evaluation of the Center and its committee structure
Committee Members
Co-Chair: William Quinn
Health Director, City of Waterbury
Co-Chair: Karen Spargo
Director, Naugatuck Valley Health District
Meg Barone
Freelance Reporter
Daun Barrett
Director, Community Outreach and Parish Nursing for Griffin Hospital
Sharon Bradford
Self-Employed Community Member
Sandra Bulmer
Dean, School of Health and Human Services, Southern Connecticut State University
Patrick Charmel
President, Griffin Hospital
Todd Howes
Physical Education Teacher, Ansonia Public Schools
Pam Mautte
Director, Alliance for Prevention and Wellness
Barbara Moore
Executive Director, Valley YMCA
Haq Nawaz
Director, Griffin Hospital Residency Program
Suzanne Reilly
Program Director, TEAM, Inc.
Jacqueline Roberts
Nubian Sisters Cancer Support Group
Alycia Santilli
Director, Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE)
Ludwig Spinelli
Chief Executive Officer, Bridgeport Community Health Center
Jack Walsh
Community Resident and Retired Executive Director, Valley United Way
Nancy Whiteley
Community Resident
Maurice Williams
Yale Center for Clinical Investigation