Michael J. Van Leesten

Michael is currently a Partner in Social Venture Partners CT, a philanthropic network. His role is to grow SVP’s statewide presence and deepen its community relationships. From 1997 to 2005, Michael served as the CFO of the Construction Division of Travelers Insurance Co. He earned an MBA from Columbia University with Honors in 1997, and undergraduate degrees in English and Economics from Dartmouth College. Deeply engaged in the New Haven community, Michael has also served as a soccer coach, a math teacher, on the Board of Elm City Montessori, and as the Director of Pathfinder Hopkins School, an award-winning academic enrichment program for middle schoolers from New Haven-area public and parochial schools.

Laura B. Miller, MPH

Zehra Patwa, PWP, ARM

Katherine C. McKenzie, MD. FACP

Anup Khattar

Anup Khattar is a retired IT Executive with over thirty years of experience in strategic planning, operations management, and governance. Nowadays, he brings his experience managing diverse workforces to his passion for nonprofit management, and has recently added a degree from

I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. Completed a highly selective and intensive deep immersion program on nonprofit management through UConn’s Department of Public
Policy.

I have been working in a strategic capacity for Inspirica, a nonprofit that has a vision to end homelessness and housing insecurity by helping individuals and families achieve stability through support services and affordable housing.

I am an enthusiastic social worker and philanthropist. Besides providing financial support to various organizations through my Donor Advised Fund, I actively volunteer for many organizations including United Way, Foodshare, Town of South Windsor Senior Center and Habitat for Humanity. Some of the specific areas of interest include Food insecurity, Education for underprivileged, Support for poor & vulnerable population and care for the elderly.

Planning to invest the next phase of my life in a productive role for a nonprofit to further my philanthropic passions. I also serve on the board of directors for InterExchange.

Jeffrey Kinney

Jeff is retired, having spent the majority of his career in corporate banking, and more recently as a nonprofit executive with a large human services organization. His nonprofit responsibilities included oversight of marketing, fund raising, advocacy, and strategic planning. Jeff has served on numerous nonprofit boards in New England and has a passion for serving refugees and immigrants.

Jennifer S. Milano, Esq.

Mostafa Analoui

Robert Statchen, Esq.

Bob is currently a Clinical Professor of Law at Western New England University School of Law where he directs a Small Business Legal Clinic. His clinic creates the opportunity for upper-level law students to provide transactional legal services to low-income entrepreneurs. Prior to teaching, he practiced privately in Connecticut for ten years. His legal career began as a JAG in the Air Force for four years. Assigned by U.S. Air Force to work with the recently created Bosnian Department of Civil Aviation, Bob was negotiated and drafted air traffic control agreements between neighboring countries during the immediate post-war period. Bob served 26 years in the Connecticut Air National Guard, until 2023.

Teodoro Garcia Jr.