Who We Are
At New Reach, our impact is powered by people — a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and partners who believe that every family deserves freedom from homelessness and hunger, and the chance to thrive in safety and stability.
If you share our belief in dignity, equity, and opportunity for all, you’re already part of what makes New Reach who we are.
New Reach Leadership
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Kellyann Day
Chief Executive Officer
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Meredith Clay
Chief Quality and Compliance Officer
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Nicole Barnofski
Chief Program Officer
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Jocelyn Antunes
Program Director
Supportive Housing -
Joanne Sciulli
Director of Development
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Chelsea Reid
Director of Operations
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Allison Feeley
Program Manager
Fairfield County Services -
Randy Grant
Program Manager
Rapid Re-housing -
Sarah Zammiello
Senior Clinical Manager
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Laura Moore
Program Manager
Shelters -
Renee Chisolm
Shelter Operations Lead
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Brooke Klemenz
Finance Manager
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Kaila Smith
Lead Case Worker, Supportive Housing
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Catherine Hammie
Lead Case Worker, Supportive Housing
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Lisa Limone
Lead Case Worker, Diversion
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Machelle Murray
Lead Case Worker
Board of Directors
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Aishia Bello
Board Chair
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Shalonta Ford
Board Vice-Chair
“In banking, I see firsthand how financial instability can derail a family’s future. New Reach steps in where the system leaves gaps, providing support people need to get back on their feet. I’m proud to stand with an organization that delivers real, sustainable impact for families.”
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Julia Hunt Bogardus
Secretary
“I support New Reach because they bring targeted, effective support across the spectrum of housing insecurity to the folks who need it most. I support New Reach because New Reach supports solutions.“
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Ed Simon
Treasurer
“Our work is simple but powerful: we feed people, we shelter them, and we help them build a stronger future. Once those basic foundations are in place, we support our clients’ needs and give them agency to move forward. That’s why I’m here.”
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Tara Courtmanche
“After volunteering for many years, I saw not just compassion but action—from the leadership, the staff, and the board. Creating stability for families is deeply important to me, and I’m proud to serve on the board to help make that possible."
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Willie Dow
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Jane Glassman
Auction Co-Chair
As a New Reach board member I am witness to the dedication of administration and staff in addressing very serious issues. New Reach identifies the problems and gets the job done. I am very proud to support New Reach in every way I can.
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Dwayne Hicks
“Homelessness and food insecurity are real and growing challenges in our community, and the need is great. Your support truly makes a difference—it goes directly toward helping families in crisis and creating meaningful change."
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Sunny Nariyani
New Reach is important to me because when a family is out of options, I don’t want them to feel invisible, and serving on the board lets me stand behind an organization that meets them in that moment with shelter, essentials, and a path back to stability.
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Dominick Reis
"I support New Reach because of its deep commitment to ending homelessness through a true continuum of care—from helping individuals experiencing homelessness, to finding stable housing, to ensuring they can sustain themselves in the community."
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Shablis Stepens
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Nancy Valentino
“I serve New Reach because I’m driven by the vision that everyone has a safe, affordable home with the support needed for a self-reliant life. Being part of this innovative work lets me help transform lives and uplift our community.”
Want a Deeper Dive?
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