Leadership

Ana AlfaroBoard Chair
Ana Alfaro is well known as the producer and host of El Show de Analeh, a weekly program on the Univision Network and UniMas. Ana describes El Show as “a dream production turned into a successful reality.” Since 2007 the program has informed and entertained the diverse Latino community in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. The show’s partnership with Capital Community College and Univision allows the production team to share its creativity, passion, and vision for the empowerment and engagement of the community through the art of television.
Ana also serves as Corporate Relations and Hispanic Media Relations Senior Specialist at Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy delivery company. She has over 25 years of diverse experience in various aspects of public, media, and community relations, event management, and television production. In her current position she manages the company’s volunteer engagement opportunities and employee giving programs.

Jennifer DoranBoard Member
Jennifer Doran is a Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at Hartford Healthcare. She is the first in her family to go to college, getting her bachelor’s in business and going on to continue her education receiving her MBA-MHA from the University of Phoenix and recently Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certification from Cornell University.
She has worked at Hartford Healthcare for sixteen years where she has held several leadership positions. She is currently the co-chair of the system Hispanic/Latinx Colleague Resource Group and Vice Chair for the Hispanic Health Council Foundation Board. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and coaching and has a strong passion for advocacy.
Many would describe her as a compassionate and powerful force that uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and never settle. Jennifer’s personal mission is to be a trailblazer in driving sustainable change in bettering our communities and improving health inequality.
Russ StoneBoard Member

Russ Stone is a principal at OneDigital, a national team of experienced, local employee benefits advisors who create greater value for employers and inspire individuals to become more engaged health care consumers.

Russ has over a decade of experience within the insurance industry as a municipal consultant. Prior to joining Digital, Russ served as the Vice President of The Litchfield Insurance Group, where he directed the employee benefits division for new sales and existing client base.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in English and History from Connecticut College. Russ remains an active member of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, Connecticut Government Finance Officers Association and Connecticut Association of Healthcare Facilities.

Annette LarabeeBoard Member
Annette R. Larabee has over 21 years of banking experience in Connecticut. A business banking specialist, Annette has a proven record in assisting real estate investors, business owners, and companies grow through proper balance of debt and equity. She assists businesses by being knowledgeable of various lending and cash management programs and provides careful service. Annette establishes strong relationships with her clients and serves the Hartford County area primarily Glastonbury, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield. Annette is active in various community programs including chair-elect of the Glastonbury Chamber, Board Member of the Hartford YMCA, and the Glastonbury YMCA. In addition, Annette serves on the Glastonbury Town Center Initiative. She resides in South Glastonbury with family.
Aaron WartnerBoard Member
Aaron is the President of BuzzEngine. Buzz Engine is a marketing and events full-service agency that specializes in immersive experiences, marketing, and event logistics for small businesses to global brands. Clients include LEGO Systems, Boy Scouts of America, and Warner Bros. He has also worked in marketing with the Connecticut Science Center and Connecticut Oral History. In addition, Aaron teaches pottery at Capital Community College. He has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and art, and an MBA from UConn.