Staff & Board
Our vision: To become a community with unlimited opportunities to un-limit opportunity.
Our Leadership
Adrienne W. Cochrane, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Adrienne has devoted her career to ensuring racial and social justice, and gender equity prevails for all. For more than 20 years, she has boldly led organizations committed to improving lives, specifically for women and people of color. Prior to joining YWCA Hartford Region, she served in leadership roles within the National Urban League, including as President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Hartford.
Read her full bio here.
Derek Stubbs
Chief Financial Officer
Derek oversees YWCA Hartford Region’s financial, facilities and technology operations. He brings over 30 years of financial experience, with half of those years spent in the nonprofit sector.
Catherine Zeiner, CMA, CPA
Chief Strategy and Operations Officer
Cathy oversees YWCA Hartford Region’s strategic plan, housing programs, grants and compliance and Persimmon Petals. She brings more than 20 years as a nonprofit leader, including as Executive Director of Safe Futures and as chair of numerous statewide boards.
Donna Sodipo
Chief Program Officer
Donna brings more than 25 years of expertise building programs and initiatives benefiting underserved communities. Her background includes strengthening partnerships to scale program offerings within education, youth and workforce development and women’s empowerment.
Sharon Bellinger
Chief Development Officer
Sharon leads efforts to elevate YWCA Hartford Region’s brand by increasing awareness of the organization’s impact in the community and raising critical funds to support its programs and services. Prior to joining YWCA Hartford Region, she served as Chief Marketing Officer for Girl Scouts of Connecticut.
Christina Gregoire
Chief Human Resource and Training Officer
Christina brings extensive experience in talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, career development, and business acumen to her role. Currently, she is responsible for developing and implementing all HR practices within the organization, creating career pathways and professional development opportunities, and educating all employees on their roles in advancing the mission, vision and values.
Tiffany Young
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy
Tiffany is celebrated for her remarkable contributions to community engagement. Her dedication and commitment to driving positive change have earned her numerous awards, both locally and nationally, establishing her as a true change agent. With unwavering passion, she continues to drive positive change and empower those around her.
Tina Gladden
Director, Early Learning and School Age Programs
Tina brings more than 25 years of experience in the child development field. She currently oversees YWCA Hartford Region’s four Early Learning Centers and five Before and After School programs throughout the Hartford Region.
Julia Ashe
Manager, Office of the CEO and Board Liaison
Julia has over 30 years of experience supporting executive leadership, with the last 15 years in the nonprofit sector. In her current position, she plays a crucial role in in ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization by supporting the CEO and Board of Directors.
2023 Board of Directors
Officers:
Andrea Barton Reeves, Department of Social Services
Chair
Racquel Santana, Chubb
Vice Chair
Lisa Maguire, AIG
Treasurer
Chasity Roberts, CVS Health
Secretary
Directors:
Melissa Appleby, Town of Simsbury
Marissa Badgley, Reloveution
Erica Dean, Comcast
Dawn Lazarus, Lindberg & Ripple
Eileen Madden, Voya Financial
Wanda Ramos, Pratt & Whitney a Raytheon Technologies Company
Kayla Reasco-Bumgardner, Intersect Public Solutions Public Relations Firm
Richa Srivastava, Travelers, Inc
Margaret J. Strange, Esq., Jackson Lewis, LLP
Natalie Weaver, Liberty Bank
Kristen Weisensee, Travelers, Inc.
Dantaya Williams, Raytheon Technologies
Yvette Young, Village for Families and Children