Board of Directors
The NVCC Foundation Board Of Directors
The Foundation is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a community-based Board of Directors that comprises of educational, financial, business, and community leaders.
Message From The Chair
Dear Friends,
First, and most importantly, thank you for supporting the Naugatuck Valley Community College Foundation. Whether you do so by generously donating financially, volunteering your time, advocating on behalf of a student, or simply visiting our website – we are truly grateful.
As Chair of the NVCC Foundation Board of Directors, I am honored to work with a dedicated group of Foundation board members who are committed to making higher education more accessible to all members of our community. With a sole mission of supporting NVCC and its students, we are fortunate to have generous community partners and individual donors who have been champions of our efforts.
The stress and strain of these past few years fell disproportionately on many Naugatuck Valley students. Many of our students find themselves lacking basic necessities, without reliable access to the internet and computers, experiencing loss of income, childcare issues, and facing food insecurities. However, our donors continue to stand in the gap for our students allowing us to increase student scholarships, emergency funds, food pantry services, and more.
I feel fortunate to be a part of the NVCC Foundation Board of Directors, helping students see their dreams become a reality and helping our community to thrive. Thank you for joining in our efforts to transform lives through the power of higher education. Together we can and will make a difference!
Sincerely,
Charles E. Pagano, Jr.
Chair, NVCC Foundation
Meet Our Board Members
Committed to governance, strategic planning, and oversight, our board ensures the success and growth of our institution. From setting and upholding our mission to fostering a supportive learning environment, they navigate the complexities of financial instability, food insecurity, and education with sensitivity, transparency, and accountability.

Chair
Charles E. Pagano Jr.
Retired ESPN Executive

Vice-Chair
Mari-Jean Morelli

Treasurer
James O'Rourke
Greater Waterbury YMCA

Secretary
Diane Teixeira
Torrington Savings Bank

Tamara Brown
Linde

John Capobianco
The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Mary Davis

Kimberly Fitzgerald
Montagno Insurance Agency

Randee Lee Hickey
EmblemHealth / Connecticare

Peter Jacoby, MD, FACEP
Trinity Health of New England

William Rybczyk
New Opportunities, Inc.

Lauresha Xhihani
Waterbury Health

Domenico Zaino
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Lisa Dresdner, Ph.D., Ex-Officio
CT State Naugatuck Valley
CEO

Angela Chapman, Ed.D., Ex-Officio
CT State Naugatuck Valley
Associate Dean of Development

Christopher Rempfer
CT State Naugatuck Valley
Faculty Representative

Anthony Gil
NVCC Student Representative