Trainers

  Dr. Omar Andujar
Chief Administrative Officer
New Opportunities, Inc.
232 North Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-575-4222
oandujar@newoppinc.org

Dr. Omar Andujar is the Chief Administrative Officer at New Opportunities, Inc. His background features a proven track record in driving process and systems improvements in large and complex organizations, including community action agencies and educational institutions, such as the University of Connecticut and the University of Florida. Dr. Andujar holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Connecticut. He also holds an MBA in Corporate Innovations, a BBA in Supervisory Management, and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP). Additionally, he holds a certificate from the University of South Florida in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace. His research has primarily focused on inclusive and accessible learning environments, compliance and safety, and workforce development.


  Rhonda Evans
Deputy Director
CT Association for Community Action
203 MAIN ST, 300 PLAZA MIDDLESEX
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
8608329438
rhonda@cafca.org


  Marlo Greponne
Director of Planning and Programs
HRA of New Britain, Inc.
180 Clinton Street
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-8601
mgreponne@hranbct.org

Marlo Greponne is HRANBs Director of Planning and Programs. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of community action. A passionate advocate for eliminating childhood poverty, she specializes in the design and implementation of comprehensive service models. Both the state of Connecticut Department of Social Services and the Connecticut Association for Community Action have recognized her leadership in this capacity as one of the best in the state. At HRA Marlo works with the Board of Directors, the senior management and program staff to successfully implement Results Oriented Management Accountability (ROMA) principles and practices throughout all aspects of the agency including the development of the Community Action Plan and Strategic Plan. She also works with the team to develop and pilot new projects within all divisions of the agency. One such project is the Foundation for Financial Independence Program which she launched in 2009 and which includes Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Financial Literacy Education and Individuals Development Accounts (federal and state). An active community collaborator, Marlo holds leadership roles in the New Britain Asset Building Coalition; the New Britain High School Academy of Finance; the New Britain Food Security Collaborative; the New Britain Mayor’s Plan to End Homelessness; the Connecticut Fatherhood Advisory Council; the Coalition for New Britain's Youth; and the New Britain Working Cities Challenge. Marlo is a Certified Peer Assessor by the Northeast Institute for Quality Community Action and is a nationally certified Results Oriented Management Accountability (ROMA) trainer. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Springfield College and is a doctoral candidate in Human Services at Capella University. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Springfield College.


  Shazia Husain
Contract Compliance Manager
New Opportunities
232 North Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
2035754357
shusain@newoppinc.org


  Cassandra Norfleet-Johnson
Program Manager
State of CT - DSS
55 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
860-424-5408
cassandra.norfleet-johnson@ct.gov


  William Rybczyk
President/CEO
New Opportunities Inc.
232 North Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-575-4201
wrybczyk@newoppinc.org