A woman in a vibrant magenta dress smiling outdoors with green trees in the background, standing beside a black lamp post.

Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean

Professor & Executive Director, Allbritton Center, Wesleyan University

Cohort I

Close-up of a smiling man with a beard and short, dark hair, wearing a navy blazer and a light blue shirt against a plain gray background.

Chris Davis

Vice President of Public Policy, CBIA

Cohort II

A woman with shoulder-length dreadlocks, wearing a black blazer over a patterned blouse, and a gold chain necklace, smiles softly at the camera against a plain light background.

Andréa Comer

Chief of Staff for CT State Treasurer Erick Russell

Cohort I

A smiling man with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit with a light blue shirt and a tie, standing indoors.

Justin Carbonella

Director, Youth Services Bureau, City of Middletown

Cohort I

Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing glasses, a navy blazer, and a white top, smiling against a gray background.

Lisa Hammersley

Executive Director, School & State Finance Project

Cohort I

Professional headshot of a man in a blue suit with a light blue patterned tie, smiling against a dark blue background.

Thomas Hyde

Chief of Staff, AdvanceCT

Cohort II

Confident woman with crossed arms, wearing a pink checkered blazer, looking directly at the camera against a plain background.

Mercy A. Quaye

Founder & CEO, The Narrative Project

Cohort I

A smiling woman with curly dark hair wearing a white shirt, seated indoors against a background of windows.

Erika Nowakowski

Executive Director, Tow Youth Justice Institute

Cohort I

Portrait of a man in a blue suit, white shirt, and pink tie, smiling, wearing glasses.

Stephen Nocera

Senior Manager, Accenture

Cohort II

Close-up portrait of a man in business attire with a light blue background.

Matthew Quiñones

Director of Operations, City of Stamford

Cohort I

Professional woman with dark hair in a business suit smiling with arms crossed.

Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodríguez

Superintendent of Schools, Hartford Public Schools

Cohort I

A smiling man in a blue suit and light blue tie against a plain white background.

Ryan Bingham

Former Mayor of Torrington

Cohort II

A man with a shaved head wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt, smiling outdoors with green trees in the background.

Victor De La Paz

Chief Administrative Officer, The Village for Families & Children

Cohort I

A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, hazel eyes, wearing a light blue blazer and smiling, against a plain white background.

Sarah Fox

CEO, CT Coalition to End Homelessness

Cohort II

A man with dark hair smiling, wearing a suit and tie, in front of a wooden background.

Mike Rell

Former Mayor of Wethersfield

Cohort II

Close-up of a smiling man with a beard and shaved head, wearing a suit jacket and white shirt

Fahd Vahidy

Philanthropic Advisor to William C. Graustein

Cohort I

A woman with curly black hair, glasses, gold hoop earrings, and layered necklaces, dressed in a black blouse with a colorful chain and buckle pattern, smiling against a gray background.

Melvette Hill

Executive Director, Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity

Cohort II

A woman with long brown wavy hair smiling, wearing a black sweater over a white collared shirt, standing against a plain gray background.

Eliza Halsey

Community Services Administrator, City of New Haven

Cohort II

Close-up of a smiling man with short dark hair, a beard, and light-colored shirt against a purple background.

Iran Nazario

Founding President, Peace Center of Connecticut

Cohort I

Portrait of a smiling Black man wearing glasses in a gray suit and white shirt against a blue background.

Jason Price

Founder, Chairman of the Board, NXTHVN

Cohort II

Portrait of a man with short dark hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt, with a neutral gray background.

Andrew Ferguson

Social Entrepreneur & Community-Builder

Cohort I

A man with glasses and a beard wearing a gray checkered suit jacket and a white shirt, standing outdoors near a building with classical columns, smiling at the camera.

Rev. Andre Gilford

Interim Pastor, Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church

Cohort I

Smiling man with light hair and a suit, standing indoors with framed photos behind him.

John Healey

Chief of Staff, CT Senate Republicans

Cohort II

A smiling man with dark hair and a beard wearing a green sweater with a collared shirt underneath, standing outdoors with arms crossed in front of green bushes and a brick building.

Melvin Medina

Vice President of Advocacy, The Connecticut Project

Cohort I

A woman with dark skin and long black dreadlocks smiling at the camera.

Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith

Associate Dean for Health Equity Research and Professor, Yale School of Medicine

Cohort II

A smiling woman with long dark hair and a navy blazer standing in front of a red brick wall.

Caroline Tanbee Smith

Alder of Ward 9, New Haven Board of Alders

Cohort I

Headshot of a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing glasses and a black top, smiling against a gray background.

Janna Wagner

Co-Founder-in-Residence & Senior Advisor, All Our Kin

Cohort I

A woman with long braided hair, wearing glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a black top, smiling at the camera.

Jennifer Quaye-Hudson

Advocacy Director, Open Communities Alliance

Cohort II

Portrait of a smiling woman with curly dark hair, freckles, and red lipstick, wearing a black patterned top against a plain light background.

Ella Saunders-Crivello

Executive Director, Community Mindfulness Project

Cohort II

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling, wearing a black blazer.

Mirellise Vazquez

Vice President of Investment, The Connecticut Project

Cohort II

Portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a black blazer, white blouse, pearl necklace, and standing with arms crossed

Dr. Rebecca Good

National Vice Provost, Relay Graduate School of Education

Cohort I

Professional man wearing glasses, a light gray suit, and a white shirt, smiling against a gray background.

Steven Hernández, Esq.

Executive Director, ConnCAN

Cohort II

A man with glasses and a beard wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and purple striped tie smiling at the camera.

Dr. Rev. Philippe E.C. Andal

Pastor, Community Baptist Church, New Haven

Cohort II

A woman with short curly hair and a big smile, wearing a blue top and a gray plaid blazer, standing against a plain background.

Ayesha R. Clarke

Executive Director, Health Equity Solutions

Cohort I

A woman with long brown hair, smiling, outdoors on steps with greenery in the background.

Sueleidy Cruz

Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy

Cohort II

Portrait of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and purple tie, standing indoors near a window with blurred outdoor background.

Adhlere Coffy

Senior Portfolio Director, CT Opportunity Project

Cohort I

A woman with curly black hair, gold hoop earrings, wearing a black and blue patterned sweater with gold button details, smiling at the camera against a gray background.

Karen Dubois-Walton

President & CEO, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Cohort II

A woman with medium-length black hair, wearing a blue blazer and a white top, smiling against a gray background.

Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman

Co-Founder & Coalition Director, Child Care for Connecticut

Cohort II

A smiling bald man wearing glasses, a dark pinstripe suit, a white shirt, a blue tie, and a patterned pocket square.

Erik Clemons

Founding CEO & President, ConnCAT & ConnCORP

Cohort I

A man with glasses, a beard, and short hair, wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and red tie, smiling at the camera in an indoor setting.

Jeff Currey

Chief of Staff to the House Majority Leader, CT General Assembly

Cohort II

A man in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and a red and blue striped tie, smiling and posing with his hands crossed, against a plain grey background.

Lamond Daniels

Chief of Community Services, City of Norwalk

Cohort I

A woman with blonde hair and a bright smile standing outdoors on a sandy beach, wearing a light denim jacket over a dark blue dress.

Bridget Fox

Chief of Staff for Mayor Caroline Simmons, City of Stamford

Cohort II