CONNECT Staff

Quentin Walcott, known as “Q,” is a leading national and international anti-violence activist, educator and writer.
Sharene joined CONNECT in 2003. She is a full-time Trainer and Educator for the CONNECTTraining Institute (CTI) and CONNECT’s Community
Marlon joined CONNECT in 2005. He is a full-time Trainer and Educator for the CONNECT Training Institute (CTI) and CONNECT’s
Shalma Akhter joined CONNECT in 2015 as a community educator specializing in domestic and family violence prevention for South Asian
Danielle joined CONNECT in 2021 as a community educator. In her capacity at CONNECT Faith, Danielle collaborates with New York
Alex Aiello joined CONNECT as a Community Educator in 2023, with a focus on Restorative Justice. Prior to CONNECT, Alex
Rhonda Otten, CPA joined the CONNECT executive team in April 2016. She is responsible for leading and developing the resources
Jacqueline joined CONNECT in 2015. She manages CONNECT’s external and internal communications, and provides fundraising support. She is responsible for
Amnel Joined CONNECT in 2021 as an Executive Assistant. She is a vibrant and highly skilled administrative professional with 6+

CONNECT Board

Christopher Chaney
Publisher, NV Magazine
Kecia Voorhees
Creative professional excelling in experiential marketing, promotions, communications, collateral development, and relationship building.
Denair Marie Huggins
Author, Inspirational Speaker, Radio Show Host and Entrepreneur
Elaine Wolff
LMSW Social Work Consultant
Sharwline Nicholson
An experienced public speaker with a demonstrated history of working with Child Welfare and Domestic Violence groups.
Chikeena Babb
Events Marketing Manager, National Football League
Carol Ciancutti
Documentary film director/producer, global women’s health activist
Ronnie M. Eldridge, Emeritus
Former New York City Council Member, Television Show Host
Criscilla Stafford
CWA/Verizon Manager

Recently retired


Sally N. MacNichol, M.Div. Ph.D (Retired) Former Co-Executive Director of CONNECT, Inc.