Staff
- Mayra Esquilin, Executive Director
mayra.esquilin@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? One day while working in my home office, I heard the door bell ring in the middle of the day. I opened the door and there was Eric, a HART organizer. I invited him in and he shared with me about HART's work. Since I have always been very passionate about community work and as I was an independent consultant at the time, my time was my own so I agreed to get involved. I started as a resident leader, then a board member, and then President of the Board. When the previous executive director informed the board she was leaving, she encouraged me to apply for the Executive Director position and I did. So here I am, honored to be working for a great organization and looking forward to making a greater contribution to HART and my community.
- When did you start? May 2011
- What do you like about Hartford? I was born, raised and still live in Hartford. I love its history, the diversity of the people and neighborhoods, its architecture, its art...I just love this city.
- Glenda Aponte, Office Manager
glenda.aponte@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? I had relatives working at HART so I knew they needed an office manager. My relatives encouraged me to apply and now I am the office manager.
- When did you start? November 2006
- What do you like about Hartford? Hartford is where I grew up. I like the night life and the downtown area.
- Tara Parrish, Lead Organizer
tara.parrish@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? I was in Boston and decided to stop in Hartford to visit a friend on my way home to Chicago. That friend was on HART's Board of Directors and put me in touch with Marilyn...at my first interview I was in my sweats...but 3 weeks later I was moving to Hartford to work at HART.
- When did you start? February 2003
- What do you like about Hartford? I love the people; I love the flavors; and I love the opportunities that exist to get involved.
- Karim Rosa, Organizer
karim.rosa@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? The first time I interviewed for a job at HART, I didn't get it because I did not have a car, but I was so impressed with the organization that I decided to volunteer with them. I had a one-on-one conversation with one of the organizers and became a member of the Education Committee, where I was able to help make positive changes in the public schools, including the one my own daughter attended. I also worked with the organizers distributing flyers and knocking on doors, talking with resident. The next time an opening came up, I was encouraged to apply and when I did I got the job!
- When did you start? January 2009
- What do you like about Hartford?I was born and raised here. I like the diversity of the residents, and the potential and opportunities that Hartford offers.
- Rica Chaparro, Senior HOME Counselor
rica.chaparro@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? I was volunteering at HART, and the office manager was leaving so they offered me the job.
- When did you start? August 1996
- What do you like about Hartford? Everything. I've lived here all my life.
- Monica Carvajal, Assistant HOME Counselor
monica.carvajal@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? I heard about HART from a friend when I worked at Fannie Mae. They were looking for a counselor for their HOME program and I applied for the job.
- When did you start? October 2007
- What do you like about Hartford? It's my city; I was born and raised here. I like the diversity - my mother is Puerto Rican and my father is Colombian and they met here.
- Miosotys Serrano, Walkers and Talkers Coordinator
miosotys.serrano@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? One of the HOME Counselors handed my resume to Marilyn and she called to interview me. When the Walkers and Talkers position became available I had a second interview and was hired as the Coordinator.
- When did you start? October 2005
- What do you like about Hartford? What I love about Hartford is the diversity. There are all types of cultures and races in every given corner at any given time.
- Mary Wolf, Grants & Communications Manager
mary.wolf@hartofhartford.org
- How did you come to HART? I knew about HART because I spent many years at United Way...I was looking to take my nonprofit career in a different direction and a friend suggested I meet with Marilyn. I have always wanted to write for a living, and when she offered me the job I jumped at the opportunity.
- When did you start? July 2009
- What do you like about Hartford? I love the nonprofit community - so many energetic, positive and dynamic people around the city. It's funny because the last thing I thought I wanted to do was come back to Hartford but now I'm having the time of my life.
Board of Directors
- Geeno Gordon, President (Consultant)
- Jon Ney, Vice President (Retired)
- Barbara Chesky, Recording Secretary (Retired)
- John Kennelly, Esq., Treasurer (Kennelly & Associates Law Firm)
- Oscar Cabel, Director (Asst. Vice President, Store Manager II, Retail Banking, TDBank)
- Yussuf Gulaid, Director (State of Connecticut Dept. of Corrections)
- Julio Concepcion, Director (Vice President, Hartford Partnership, MetroHartford Alliance)
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