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
Community Representative
Sandra Bulmer
Dean, School of Health and Human Services, Southern Connecticut State University
Cary Carpino
Director, Community Outreach and Parish Nursing for Griffin Hospital
Patrick Charmel
President, Griffin Hospital
Victoria Costales
Director, Center for Lifestyle Medicine, Griffin Hospital
Associate Director, Medical Education/Residency Program, Griffin Hospital
Kathleen Duffany
Acting PI. Yale School of Public Health
Jeffrey Dussetschleger
Director, Naugatuck Valley Health Department
Sharon Ellis
Executive Director, Valley United Way
Todd Howes
Physical Education Teacher, Ansonia Public Schools
Todd Liu
Vice President, Griffin Hospital
Pam Mautte
Director, Alliance for Prevention and Wellness
Barbara Moore
Executive Director, Valley YMCA
Haq Nawaz
Director, Medical Education/Residency Program, Griffin Hospital
Caty Poole
Executive Director, Massaro Community Farm
Jacqueline Roberts
Nubian Sisters Cancer Support Group
Alycia Santilli
Deputy Director, Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE)
Ludwig Spinelli
Chief Executive Officer, Bridgeport Community Health Center
Jack Walsh
Community Representative
Audra Weisel
Community Representative
Nancy Whiteley
Community Resident