Board of Trustees 2026-2027
Trinity Academy is fortunate to be guided by a dedicated board of trustees which includes; dedicated educators, community leaders, professionals, and philanthropists. In addition to their expertise and support, a number of Board members serve as mentors and tutors.
Mark Panico, Chairperson
Past President, Legrand Data Communications
Robin Kipness, Vice Chairperson
General Council (retired), CMEEC
David Smith, Treasurer
Retired Managing Partner, Accenture
Judy Travers, Secretary
VP, Human Resource, Legrand
Robin DiNicola, Director
Financial Planner, Edward Jones
Ted Gawlicki, Director
Founder, The Gawlicki Family Foundation
Rev. Don Hamer, Director,
Co-founder of Trinity Academy
Nick Briere
CEO | NextMinds (formerly Connecticut
Invention Convention)
Dr. Karim Ahmed
Professor, University of Connecticut Health Center
Andrea Griffith
Consultant, Blueprint Life Strategies LLC
Veronica Cranny
Former COO of CT State Bank
Anthony Hebert
VP of Operations, Supportive Care
James Jones, Director
Executive, New Britain Boys and Girls Club
Jonathan Kelly, Director
Attorney, Halloran Sage
Martha Londergan
Immanuel Congregational Church Advisor
Betsy MacDermid, Director
Artist
Tom Sponzo, Director
Builder
Alice M. Turner M.Ed, Director
Founder URISE Ventures Inc
Hyacinth Yennie, Director
Consultant
Tammy Forsythe, Director
Michael Fernandes, CFP®
Managing Advisor
Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC
William Guzman
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Dattco, Inc.