OUR STAFF & BOARD

The Operation Fuel Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the agency.

operation fuel staff photo

WE ARE YOUR STAFF TEAM

Whether you are in crisis or helping us secure the future, we are working for you and with you.

Nancy Abramowitz
Operations Manager

Yajaira Asimbaya
Staff Accountant

Karen Amodeo
Executive Assistant

Brittany Bergstrom
Director of Assistance Programs

Roxanna Booth
Chief Advancement and Communications Officer

Nina Guzman
Programs Operations Specialist

Courtney Jackson
Advancement Communications Manager

Daybelis Jimenez
Finance Assistant

Gannon Long
Chief Programs and Policy Officer

Elsa Monteiro
Director of Advancement

Eveny Pagan
Energy & Utility Case Manager

Keyla Palala
People Operations Manager

Ydalitza Rojas-Perez
Energy Assistance Specialist

Perkin Simpson
Chief Executive Officer

Kiana Stokes
Marketing Specialist

Andrea Taylor
Director of Finance

Mike Turaj
Policy & Public Affairs Associate

Darlene Yule
Chief Operations Officer

staff photo at the energy expo

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are interested in joining our AMAZING team, check out our open positions on our Careers Page.

WE ARE YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

How We Help:

  • We keep YOU in our hearts;
  • We support the Operation Fuel mission and help propel it forward;
  • We act as advocates in the community;
  • We ensure Operation Fuel meets its ethical, legal, and financial obligations;
  • We prepare for and participate in board and committee meetings;
  • We assist with fundraising strategies;
  • We participate actively in fundraising activities and special events;
  • We rise to the occasion when times get tough and meet the need.

Chair

Rauchell Beckford-Anderson

Shipman and Goodwin

Vice Chair

Scott Jellison

The Metropolitan District Commission

Vice Chair & Treasurer

Lorenzo Wyatt

Home Comfort Practice

Secretary

Mark Adiletta

M&T Bank

John Bowman

F.F. Hitchcock Company

Peter Ludwig

Connecticut Green Bank

Jonathan Harris

Eversource Energy

Manoj Doshi

New York Life

Jeff Leichtman

Global Infrastructure Strategies, LLC.

Craig Patla

Connecticut Water Company

Board Committees:

Commitment: Board members may serve two (2) consecutive three-year (3) terms.  Board members are expected to attend six board meetings a year and to join one committee.

If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact Roxanna Booth, Chief Advancement Officer, at roxanna@operationfuel.org.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

is responsible for financial oversight, the audit, recommending investment policy to the board, and the monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies. This committee meets four to five times a year.

THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

supports the board in meeting its stewardship responsibilities by ensuring the board has the requisite talent, skills, and capacities to govern the organization. This committee meets four to five times a year.

THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

advances the strategic vision of Operation Fuel through education, advocacy, and media relations, determines Operation Fuel’s role in legislative activities, and develops a policy agenda. It is responsible for reviewing the annual development plan and development activities, as well as supporting Operation Fuel’s fundraising and donor cultivation efforts. This committee meets four times a year.