OUR BOARD
& STAFF
The Operation Fuel Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the agency.
Responsibilities include supporting the Operation Fuel mission, acting as advocates for Operation Fuel in the community, ensuring the agency meets its ethical, legal, and financial obligations, preparing for and participating in board and committee meetings, assisting with fundraising strategies and participating actively in Operation Fuel fundraising activities and special events.
Our Board
Chair – Allan Smith
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NE Properties
Co-Chair – Megan Brown
Thames Valley Council for Community Action
Treasurer – Rick Schauster
Empire Industries, Retired
Secretary – Melissa Davis-Hussain
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Rauchell Beckford-Anderson
Litchfield Cavo, LLP
Daniel Canavan
UIL Holdings Corporation
Alexandrea Isaac
Starion Energy
Scott Jellison
The Metropolitan District Commission
Amy McLean
Acadia Center
Nicholas Neeley
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Retired
Denise Rhone
Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF)
Lisa Vallera
Eversource Energy
Lorenzo Wyatt
Home Comfort Practice
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.
Interested candidates should complete our application form: Operation Fuel Application Board of Directors
Our Staff
Dana Barcellos-Allen
Director of Marketing and Development
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3307
dana@operationfuel.org
Jude Carroll
Executive Assistant
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3308
judec@operationfuel.org
Logan Carruba
Energy Programs Support Specialist
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3311
logan@operationfuel.org
Steven Chen
Finance Assistant
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3303
schen@operationfuel.org
Ziahayra Figueroa
Marketing and Development Associate
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3312
ziahayra@operationfuel.org
Shante Forbes
Assistant Director for Energy Programs
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3309
shante@operationfuel.org
Troylyn Grimes
Administrative Assistant
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3313
troylyn@operationfuel.org
Gannon Long
Policy and Public Affairs Director
(860) 243-2345
gannon@operationfuel.org
Elsa Monteiro
Grant Writer
Phone: (860) 243-2345 ext. 3306
elsa@operationfuel.org
Johanna Reyes
Finance Director
Phone: (860) 243-2345 ext. 3310
johanna@operationfuel.org
Brenda Watson
Executive Director
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3302
brenda@operationfuel.org
Darlene Yule
Deputy Director
(860) 243-2345 ext. 3305
darlene@operationfuel.org
BOARD COMMITTEES
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.
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.