About
MCC Foundation
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to supporting accessible, affordable higher education for everyone.
We understand that financial constraints can often be a barrier to pursuing higher education, and we strive to provide the necessary support to overcome these barriers. Our board of directors is made up of business leaders, community partners, professionals, and staff, faculty, and alumni of the college who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to the foundation, enabling us to make strategic decisions that benefit the college and its students.
OUR VISION
Welcome to MCC Foundation, where we believe that education is the key to creating a stronger and more equitable community.
Our foundation plays a critical role in supporting Connecticut State Community College Manchester and its students in affording higher education. We provide financial support and resources to bolster college programs and support all students in their pursuit of a better life through higher education. Our goal is to create a pathway to success for individuals while strengthening our state's workforce.
OUR VALUES
At MCC Foundation, we are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of the students we serve and the community we operate in.
We firmly believe that the students who benefit from our programs become valuable members of our community, making a positive impact in their respective fields and contributing to the growth and prosperity of our region. We are proud of the work we do, and we are dedicated to continuing our efforts to support accessible, affordable higher education.
MCC Foundation Board of Directors
Officers
Dr. Bethany Silver '90
PK-12 Educational Consultant
Dr. Linda J. Burk
Faculty, Retired, CT State Manchester
Steven Hernández,
Vice President
ConnCan
Yvonne Martin,
Treasurer
Otis Elevator Company, Retired
Peter Schauster,
Secretary
Empire Industries, Inc.
Directors
Martin Hart
Faculty, CT State Manchester
Dr. Saira Kazmi
NobleAI
Thomas Mongellow '82
Connecticut Bankers Association
Tammy Nuccio ’96
Cigna, Connecticut General Assembly
Brian Nwafor ’15
Pine Manor Institute,
Boston College
Nitza Rivera
Nitza Rivera Coaching and Consulting
Asker Saeed
KPPB LAW
Nashay Smith '15
ESPN
MCC Foundation Assistant Treasurer
Marlon Taffe
Pratt & Whitney RTX
JoAnn Thulin
Faculty, Retired, CT State Manchester
Julisa Velasquez
Pratt & Whitney RTX
Michelle Helmin
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
College Representatives
Dr. Joshua Moon-Johnson
Campus President, CT State Manchester, Asnuntuck and Middlesex
Carla Adams
Faculty Representative
Al Kim
Faculty Representative
Nicole Rychling
Staff Representative
Cori Pace
Student Representative
Directors Emeritus
Douglas Anderson
Joseph Bednarz
Betty Benavides
Rosemarie N. Papa
TJ Benoit ‘81
Leslie Ann Brown
Tina Carnelli '99
Peter Grose
Michael B. Lynch Jr
Linda M. Samoncik
Gene Mazur
William McGurk
Everyone deserves the chance to pursue a college education.
The biggest hurdle stopping people from pursuing their dreams is financial. Your gift bridges that gap and opens a world of opportunity.