BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Members of the Board of Directors at the 2016 ANDRUS gala.

Ms. Susan Guma

Chair

Ms. Patricia E. Daye

Vice Chair

Mr. Steven J. Friedman

Treasurer

Ms. Nancy C. Spensley

Secretary

Mr. James Black

Mr. Thomas J. Condon

Mr. David G. Earley

Senator Rene Garcia

Ms. Melinda George

Mr. F. Christopher Gilbert

Mr. Lawrence S.C. Griffith, M.D.

Mr. Thomas Kelly

Ms. Mary L. Meador, M.D.

Mr. William H. Mulligan Jr., Esq.

Ms. Jennifer L. Pakradooni

Mr. Paul Scharf

Mr. Michael Spensley, D.V.M.

Mr. David H. Sullivan

Mr. Richard S. Thorpe, M.D.

Ms. Katy M. Tucci

Emeritus

Mr. Conrad Harris

Ms. Deborah A. Clark

Mrs. Sharlyn R. Carter

Mrs. Elin E. Howe

Ms. Phyllis Hyacinthe

Mr. Martin Kest

Mr. John McLaughlin

Mr. Hamlin Pakradooni

Ms. Barbara Z. Smith

Mr. A. Tappen Soper

Testimonials

I just wanted to say Thank You!

My daughter has been at Andrus for over 1 year now. I am so proud of her and what she has accomplished in the past year. I owe it all to the wonderful staff. There are always going to be hiccups along the way, but we get through them. I love spending time at the cottage. I adore the girls too!! I was talking to a couple of girls and staff and told them that the cottage is my home. I explained that since my daughter is there, that is home and that everyone there is my family. Boy, did I get some great smiles. I can go on and on. I just want to thank you again for giving her that chance. I have never once regretted my decision to have my daughter at Andrus.

Mother of an ANDRUS resident

Parent

I have worked at ANDRUS for two years so far and have been impacted greatly by the people here. The children are so resilient and the direct care staff are completely selfless, putting the kids before themselves time and time again.

Member of the ANDRUS staff

Staff Member

Since she returned home, I've reflected a bit on my daughter's lengthy interview process, concerns the team had during her initial months with us, and then compare to where she is now. And, Wowsers! It's clear that with support from so many, my daughter has grown in ways that were once difficult to imagine- in part because you all kept believing and nurturing hope... and there you have it ;).

Mother of female Orchard School student

Parent

Her transformation began at Andrus, where love, patience, encouragement, and the right interventions at the right time literally saved her life and mine.