BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Connecticut Burn Center
The site of Connecticut's only dedicated Burn Center, Bridgeport Hospital is a regional Trauma Center and is part of southern Connecticut's only state-designated regional center for emergency preparedness and disaster response. The hospital's expert burn and trauma surgeons - supported around the clock by physicians in more than 70 medical and surgical specialties, including Anesthesia and Pain Management, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care and Rehabilitative Medicine as well as expertly-trained burn nurses and dedicated physical- and occupational therapists can quickly assess a patient's injuries and develop the most appropriate course of care. In 2019 we introduced an innovative collaboration with Palliative Care Services. Through its close relationship with area ambulance services, Bridgeport Hospital provides expert care to the trauma/burn patient beginning in the field, and continues that care throughout the course of the patient's hospitalization and beyond, including the Emergency Department, Operating Room, Intensive Care Units and inpatient/outpatient Rehabilitation settings.
Joel E. Smilow Heart Institute
When it comes to innovative care for the patient with heart disease, the Joel E. Smilow Heart Institute at Bridgeport Hospital, an important partner of the Heart and Vascular Center of Yale New Haven Health, continues to be a leader in providing 21st century care to communities in Fairfield County.
Our dedicated team of nurses, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons delivers personalized care to thousands of people. This has resulted in Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, being recognized nationally as a center for leading-edge cardiac care.
Bridgeport Hospital has been a leader in cardiovascular care throughout Fairfield County and New England. Among our many achievements, Bridgeport Hospital was the first institution in Connecticut to perform balloon angioplasty and in Fairfield County to use coronary stents. For treatment of atrial fibrillation, we were the first in New England to perform hybrid ablation, and in Connecticut to perform catheter-based (non-surgical) ablation and mini-maze minimally invasive surgery. Each of these and our other advances mean better care for our patients.
Heart Institute physicians have the training and experience that inspire confidence. Our staff specializes in cardiovascular medicine, non-invasive diagnostic testing, cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology, catheter procedures, cardiac surgery and the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (TAVRS) are performed in our Hybrid Operating Suite. In addition to physicians trained at the very best universities and hospitals, our team includes registered nurses, cardiac rehabilitation specialists, technicians and sonographers, all advanced training in cardiac care.
Physician assistants, care managers, dietitians, physical therapists, perfusionists and other staff round out the care offered. Knowing each patient's personal situation and preferences allows the team to plan out an individualized program of care.
Department of Geriatrics
Vision: To improve the quality of life of the patients we serve through a fully integrated service line that supports innovation and best practice
Mission: To provide education, empowerment, and support for high value comprehensive, holistic care for all patients with advanced age
Older adults need a special kind of care and understanding to solve the physical, emotional, mental, social and environmental problems that may be interfering with independence. With our many interlinked services, the geriatric experts at Bridgeport Hospital provide individualized care recommendations to ensure that older patients receive the special care they require. Our team will work to meet the needs of the patient's family as well.
Bridgeport Hospital/Yale New Haven Health System joined the Institute of Healthcare Improvement's Age Friendly Healthcare Systems Collaborative. Becoming an Age Friendly Health System requires integrating a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care known as "the 4 M's". The 4 M's describe the pillars of the patient's plan of care during hospitalization: Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and What Matters.
Patients with advanced illness at any age have similar needs. In addition to dealing with complex chronic medical conditions that effect function and independence, there are often social, emotional, and spiritual concerns that get overshadow by medical needs. The Palliative Care experts at Bridgeport Hospital strive to identify and address these concerns to empower holistic healthcare.
The innovative Geriatric Injury Institute, funded solely by philanthropy, is one of the first in the country to focus on the emerging trend of traumatic injuries and their impact on the elderly. A collaborative of Bridgeport Hospital care providers are responding to significant increases in geriatric trauma visits to the Emergency Department (ED). The ED served over 12,000 geriatric patients last year, and the surgical trauma service has seen more than a 300% increase in fall related trauma evaluations over the past 10 years. This trend reflects a growing national epidemic: there are 46 million people over the age of 65 within the United States. One in three is expected a fall event over their lifetime, A large number of geriatric fall patients lose their independence after a traumatic fall and do not return home. The Geriatric Injury Institute promotes independence and maximizes the recovery of geriatric trauma patients by creating and researching pathways that will reduce injuries and optimize care. The Institute will serve as a model for other trauma centers locally and nationally in facing the challenges associated with geriatric injury. The goal is to decrease this devastating epidemic through high-quality, cost-effective care, research and community service.
Oncology, Integrative Medicine, Support Services, and Breast Health Services
Integrative Medicine and Support Services for Oncology Patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital care centers, Park Avenue Medical Center, Trumbull & Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Fairfield.
Integrative Medicine and Support Services benefit the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients, their family members and their caregivers. Services are offered in Fairfield and Trumbull care centers.
• Integrative Medicine complements all aspects of healing by strengthening the body, educating the mind and nurturing hope and courage.
• Patients and cancer survivors can take advantage of our services which help alleviate the physical and emotional side effects of treatment that can slow recovery. Caregivers, family members and others who want to relieve stress and improve their health are also welcome.
• Offerings include yoga, acupuncture, massage, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, naturopathic medicine, nutrition counseling, Pilates, and psychiatric evaluation and care.
• Angel Fund: private funds are needed to provide access to uninsured and underinsured patients.
Helping Hands
For many patients a cancer diagnosis affects more than their health. It might mean the loss of a job or time off from work for treatment while the bills pile up at home. Many of our patients have to choose between paying for healthcare and buying food or paying rent and utilities. Through Helping Hands, we offer financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, transportation, groceries and other bills while patients are in treatment. Some of our patients have been on the brink of having their utilities shut off; the support has made an enormous difference in their lives and reduced their stress.
Navigation for ALL Oncology Patients
• Cancer is a complicated disease treated by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers. Navigating the cancer journey can be challenging without the help of a Patient Navigator.
• Nurse and Social Worker Navigators liaison with providers, schedule appointments, provide emotional support, answer questions and concerns.
• The Patient Navigator helps women through the entire continuum of care, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.
Breast Cancer Care Services, Health Education/Outreach and Mental Health Programs
The Norma Pfriem Breast Center, part of Smilow Cancer Hospital, located at Fairfield, Trumbull, and at Bridgeport Hospital, offers women a comprehensive breast health program by providing coordinated care through an integrated approach in the community and in the hospital. The Breast Center’s approach ensures unprecedented access to screening and diagnostic services, and the latest therapies and procedures, while delivering care in a sensitive and expeditious manner, regardless of one’s ability to pay.
• The NPBC is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) at ALL 3 of its locations, one of only 500 sites in the nation.
• The NPBC is an innovator in breast care in Connecticut, and a model for breast centers throughout the nation.
• Largest free care program in the area, commended by the NAPBC.
• Innovative outreach programs recognized by the National Consortium of Breast Centers and NAPBC.
• Recognized by the NAPBC for increasing access to clinical trials, and for its use of philanthropy for services and programs.
Breast Health Services:
• The Medically Underserved Initiative, the largest program of free care in the area, helps over 1,500 women in need each year, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Pathways to Screening, a navigation program to help medically underserved women overcome barriers to breast cancer screening. Navigators: Bilingual Patient Navigator, Clinic-based Patient Navigators.
Breast Health Education/Outreach:
• Mujer a Mujer/Woman to Woman Outreach & Screening Program: Community-based, bilingual outreach program targeting low income women and families.
• Este Listo/Be Prepared: Breast Health for Teens: educating young women about the importance of breast health and the benefits of early detection.
• Corporate Lunch & Learns: health lectures and information sessions in partnership with community groups and local businesses.
Mental Health Program for Breast Care Patients
The Norma Pfriem Breast Center raises money to support its comprehensive mental health and support program. Patients have access to services regardless of their insurance status, and many services are free. The in-house psychiatrist, one of the only in Fairfield County to serve patients without private insurance, provides convenient access to screening and assessment for mental health services, the first step to gaining access to treatment. The NPBC offers free support groups to patients, survivors and caregivers.
See our webpage for more information.
The Primary Care Center, a Patient-Centered Medical Home
Bridgeport Hospital’s Primary Care Center (PCC) serves as a vital safety net, providing the medical needs for the economically challenged and underserved patient population in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport Hospital’s outpatient PCC provides primary care medicine and care in a host of specialty fields. Without the PCC, these specialty services would otherwise not be easily accessible to the uninsured (8%), Medicaid (66%) or underinsured community. It is making sure healthcare is coordinated, clinically efficient, and barriers to receiving care are lifted. The four value pillars of this program are: access, quality, holistic wellbeing, and community support.
The Coronavirus crisis has created unprecedented challenges to the underserved population the Primary Care Center serves. The Primary Care Center is improving health disparities through its robust, proactive outreach, care, testing and vaccination assistance to vulnerable patients.
Philanthropic support enhances the services of the Care Coordination and Chronic Care Management teams. The teams provide personal assistance and strategic case management to patients who need help accessing health services.
Goals include: Expanding access to primary care to an underserved population with chronic illness in order to decrease overutilization of the Emergency Department for non-emergent care; expanding patient volume and appointment availability; reducing appointment no-shows and improving patient well-being.
Quality: Improving communication with patients and developing individualized health plans through early intervention, education, and follow up.
Holistic wellbeing: Changing the "episodic" attitude toward health to a "Healthcare journey" by educating the patient to "own their own health".
Community Support: Creating true health services partnerships to ensure outpatient continuity of care. Provide coordination to the high-risk population, track the patient's challenges and help lower health and environmental barriers.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
Bridgeport Hospital's Department of Psychiatry has a variety of services and programs that can help with emotional, behavioral or psychiatric problem, including inpatient hospital care and intensive outpatient day programs. A 24-hour Emergency Department crisis service is also available.
REACH program is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for children, adolescents and adults. The IOPs provide group-based treatment programs for those in need of intensive therapeutic services following a psychiatric hospitalization or to prevent a hospitalization. The programs are structured, supportive, and use a variety of group therapy interventions within a nurturing environment to help patients achieve their treatment goals. REACH serves a predominantly underserved population from Bridgeport and the surrounding communities.
Through recreational therapy patients work on coping skills to manage their illness as well as a wide range of interpersonal and social skills that are so important to their success. Activities include art and music therapy, movement, exercise, pet therapy, and meditation.
REACH is the only IOP in the area serving ages five and up and has plans to expand its child services to further meet the needs of children ages five to twelve. The expansion includes providing earlier intervention for mental illness.
Specialized Support Groups (young women, young men, etc.) to help young people identify and implement more positive approaches to coping with stressors and moods.
Helping Hands: financial assistance to patients and their families for household and other expenses to remove barriers to care. Help is available for rent, utilities, Internet access (for Telehealth appointments), transportation, food and more.
Free transportation for patients from school or home to the program and back.
Bridge to Care: a program for children and adolescents transitioning from the IOP to community providers.
Prenatal Care: Not Just for Babies and other mental health intervention programs in the primary care clinics, the ER and Women's Wellness Center, identify at-risk patients in need of mental health treatment and navigate them to providers.
Milford Hospital Campus: 3 East Renovation Project for Orthopedics
In June of 2019, Milford Hospital became part of Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital. From pediatrics to geriatrics, the Milford Campus remains a comprehensive, acute-care hospital capable of meeting the healthcare needs of all patients across the continuum.
Just over a century ago, Milford was a small, but growing, community of about 10,000 residents who insisted on the need for access to a local hospital. The Milford Hospital Society was founded by a group of dedicated citizens to quickly respond to that need. On January 17, 1921 the first patients were admitted to the temporary Milford Hospital. 100 years later, the population has grown to over 50,000 and Milford still has its hospital! Even though, the hospital merged with Yale New Haven System, Bridgeport Hospital in 2019, the tradition of providing quality, compassionate and patient centered care remains unchanged.
Throughout our Centennial year, we will recognize this important milestone with a variety of traditional and non-traditional celebrations that will be held within our two campuses and also into the community.
All funds raised throughout the year of events and activities will benefit the 3 East Renovation Project at Milford Campus. This former maternity unit will host 12 patient rooms, family lounge, quiet room, multipurpose room used for physician therapy, and conference room for staff education. The function of the unit will be post-surgery care with an emphasis on orthopedics. The rooms are designed to reflect the age friendly vision to meet the needs of our aging population. Age friendly design includes simple and easily readable signage, good lighting, non-slip floor surfaces, color and pattern of rugs and furniture contrasting for increased perception, stable furniture and spacious, clear walkways and rooms, hand railings, on both sides of hallways and bed heights appropriate for older persons.
Bridgeport Hospital/YNHHS has made significant investments in the infrastructure, staff and clinical service lines. Investments for FY 2020 will topped $35M.
Outpatient Palliative Care Services
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life threatening or quality of life limiting illness, with a focus on early identification and entry to care and assessment of pain and suffering across multiple planes – physical, psychosocial, spiritual and others.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) defines palliative care as follows: “Patient-centered and family-centered care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering. Palliative care throughout the continuum of illness involves addressing physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and facilitates patient autonomy, access to information, and choice.”
We recognize that suffering is not limited to patients but also extends to their families. Palliative care clinicians acknowledge the need to identify those at risk for complicated grief, recognize their vulnerability, and validate their suffering.
The widely accepted benefits of palliative care include:
• reduced symptom burden from chronic life limiting conditions ( such as Late Stage Neurologic, Heart, Lung, and Kidney Disease ) leading to improved quality of life and reduced suffering
• improved life expectancy by as much as 6 months in certain cancers
• less time in the hospital at the end of life resulting in more time spent at home with loved ones
• reduced care giver stress and burdens
• less complicated grief for families
• lower costs of medical care including out of pocket costs for patients and families
Bridgeport Hospital is creating an exciting model for Palliative Care through philanthropy which focuses on treating advanced, life-limiting illness in an outpatient environment in addition to its existing inpatient palliative care services. There are a growing number of patients who would benefit from a comprehensive palliative care program which includes outpatient symptom management, social work support, and spiritual care. With the nationwide shift toward outpatient care, today many of our patients facing life-limiting illness may not be admitted to the Hospital where they would be provided palliative care. To reach these patients, there is a need to provide outpatient palliative care.
Thanks to philanthropy, Bridgeport Hospital offers a dedicated team of specialists that include a Physician Medical Director, a Nurse Practitioner, a chaplain, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve the many oncology patients at our Park Avenue Medical Center (PAMC) in Trumbull.
Bridgeport Hospital’s ambulatory Palliative Care program at PAMC is the final link among our hospital communities that will enable Yale New Haven Health to provide transformative care, research, and innovation along with other major national academic health centers like Mt. Sinai, Massachusetts General, Dana Farber and Johns Hopkins.
Despite the well-known benefits of palliative care, very few outpatient programs exist in the United States. This is because the model of care it is predicated on is poorly reimbursed by a healthcare system that favors acute, episodic illness treatment. The programs that do exist are heavily supported by grant funding and philanthropists committed to the transformation of healthcare from a volume driven, disease-centered care model towards delivery of care that is patient-centered and goal driven.
This vision requires philanthropic financial resources to sustain the program for one remaining year before funding becomes sustainable. Bridgeport Hospital seeks to bridge the funding gap through philanthropy, by partnering with the community to develop this valuable resource for our community, and model for the nation.
Care for the Underserved
Bridgeport Hospital remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring access to healthcare services and advocating for the underserved.
Bridgeport Hospital (BH) is the largest participant in the Bridgeport area Primary Care Action Group. Other participating members of the Action Group include: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 5 health departments/districts, 3 community health centers, state agencies, physicians & community organizations. Working together, this community-hospital partnership improves the health of those who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or underinsured.
BH’s Primary Care Center (PCC) received 66,470 visits in 2019 in primary care medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, dermatology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, podiatry, rheumatology, immunology, neurology, pulmonology, & cardiology. The Primary Care Center is located across the street from the main Hospital, which offers additional resources.
• Our Transformation of the PCC initiative expands access to quality healthcare and improves the wellbeing of underserved patients in a Patient Centered Medical Home model.
• Helping us to address some of the Social Determinants of Health, the Fay Fund provides non-medical assistance to our patients. In 2019, including rent, utilities, auto repair, food, and other services to help maintain their health.
• Transportation assistance resources for bus fares, parking tickets and Uber rides are needed to improve access to/from PCC medical appointments.
COVID-19 Support
On March 16th, 2020 the first novel Coronavirus patient entered Bridgeport Hospital, and we were on the leading edge of a wave that quickly swept across our region, nation and the world. The Foundation quickly responded to the needs of our hospital and patients using our mission – rooted in clinical innovation and excellence in patient care, teaching, research and community service – as our guide.
Throughout the pandemic, Donors have been lifting the spirits of our healthcare heroes providing for their basic needs and supporting their resiliency and well-being while they care for critically ill patients.
The philanthropic resources you provide help us deliver Covid testing, vaccination services and safe world-class care to thousands of patients and our communities. Thank you for everything you make possible, including:
Advancement of hospital services during Covid:
• The Fund for Bridgeport Hospital helps expand ongoing testing and vaccination services, making them more accessible to everyone in the community.
• COVID-specific care coordination for underserved and vulnerable patients at our Primary Care Center, including access to telehealth visits, screening and testing, education on COVID safety and medical treatment
• Medical services for 800+ uninsured and under-insured patients at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center, as well as bicultural/bilingual outreach to increase breast cancer awareness and reduce barriers to breast cancer screening
• Mental health screening in the OB-GYN clinic to increase referrals to REACH, Bridgeport Hospital’s intensive outpatient psychiatric program
• Equipment for “My Moments” digital self-expression tool, which uses imagery to help people in psychiatric care communicate their feelings
• A new men’s health program to support our most vulnerable male patients
Other Critical COVID-19 assistance:
• Meal donations through our Random Acts of Kindness Fund to keep staff nourished and energized, boosting morale and recognizing their contributions to the challenging work we do
• Hundreds of thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment, medical supplies and disinfecting services to keep staff and patients safe
• A COVID-19 “Helping Hands Fund” to assist breast cancer patients impacted by the pandemic with household and non-medical expenses
• Palliative care services for COVID patients unable to receive family support during their illness
• Child care support and hotel lodging for caregivers who juggle work and family needs
All of this is possible only with your continued support!
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Total philanthropic dollars raised
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2020 - impact of Covid
Expand Primary Care Center volume
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Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
The Primary Care Center, a Patient-Centered Medical Home
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of visits impacted by Covid.
Screening and diagnostic mammograms provided to the uninsured and underinsured
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants, Ethnic and racial groups
Related Program
Oncology, Integrative Medicine, Support Services, and Breast Health Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation aims to create a philanthropy-friendly environment by matching the aspirations and interests of our donors with community health and hospital needs. Bridgeport Hospital's goals align with community needs and include: providing innovative, safe, and the highest quality patient care possible; reinvesting in our infrastructure and facilities to optimize the patient and family experience; and providing teaching, research, and service to patients, families and staff.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation creates extraordinary relationships with donors. We identify the interests of our friends in the community, caregivers and staff, and patients and their families and match them to the strategic goals of Bridgeport Hospital and its outpatient centers. In order to lower fundraising costs, Bridgeport Hospital Foundation collaborates with and shares some administrative functions with the other development offices in the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS).
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation focuses its staff, resources, and activities on cultivating major gifts. The Foundation is supported by a Board of Trustees that is very engaged and serves a key role in securing major gifts.
The Foundation has developed strong partnerships with clinical staff, especially physician and nursing leaders. A Clinical Philanthropy Advisory Council was established to formalize and advance these partnerships throughout the organization. One program that exemplifies this work is the “Honor Your Caregiver" program. Grateful patients and their families can honor a caregiver by making a donation in that caregiver's name.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
-Surpassed the Phase 1 fundraising goal of $5 million for the Bringing Technology to Life Campaign for equipment for the Heart and Vascular Center
-REACH is an outpatient mental health program for children, adolescent requiring more comprehensive and intensive therapy. It serves as an alternative to the emergency room for young people in crisis. Patients learn skills, strategies, techniques and interventions to live safe, healthy and more productive lives. The program serves almost 2,000 patients every year.
-Our Mens Health program educates men about their physical and mental wellness. With approximately 8,000 members ranging in age from 20 to 40, this program focuses on practicing a preventative lifestyle and treating health problems early. Men are encouraged to get health screenings and to address medical conditions identified by health care providers before they become serious.
-The journey through treatment is often grueling and debilitating for cancer patients. Fortunately, integrative medicine is helping cancer patients find joy in the moment. Norma Pfriem Breast Center provides patients access to integrative including massage, acupuncture, counseling, naturopathy, yoga and Tai Chi to relieve the side effects of treatment. As one patient stated, these practitioners provide a space where someone who has had a bad day can find joy in the moment.
The Foundation is currently seeking philanthropic support for the following projects:
- The Fund for Bridgeport Hospital- unrestricted funds to help offset the operational expenses of the Hospital
- Phase II of the Bringing Technology to Life Campaign
- REACH Outpatient Mental Health Program
-Primary Care Center (PCC) Chronic Care Management program - The PCC serves as a vital safety net, providing for the medical needs of an underserved (mainly Medicaid) patient population in Bridgeport and improving health disparities.
- Emergency Department Behavioral Health Crisis Unit for children and adolescents
- Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus Orthopedics
- Support Bridgeport Hospital Magnet Application by funding Nursing and Clinical Staff Professional Development
How we listen
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To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
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BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
Board of directorsas of 02/13/2024
Mr. Emil Meshberg
Ivy McKinney
Retired, VP, VP Deputy General Counsel-Xerox Corporation
Term: 2025 - 2026
Anne Diamond, JD, Ex-Officio
Bridgeport , President
Stephen M. Jakab, Ex-Officio
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, President
Emil Meshberg, Chair
Community Volunteer
Jason Mudd
Community Volunteer/Managing Partner, Cindy Raney & Co Real Estate
John Falconi
Community Volunteer/Retired General Electric
Ivy McKinney
Community Volunteer/Retired Xerrox Corporation
Andrew Baron
Bridgewater Associates
Ed Rodriquez, Ex-Officio
Penmar Industries, Presdent
Alexa Wheeler
RN, Bridgeport Hospital
Christian Marsilius
Vice President, Moore Toole Company
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Board performance
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