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Single Parent Network Event

The People Behind The Work

At Middletown Works, our team is made up of community leaders, advocates, and professionals committed to walking alongside single parents as they build economic security, stability, and opportunity for their families.

Staff Members

Our staff combines lived experience, professional expertise, and deep community connection. We work directly with parents to remove barriers, connect resources, and create pathways toward employment, stability, and long-term success for their families.

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Shanay N. Fulton, MPA

Director

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Lismarie Borrero-Rios

Workforce Development Intern

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Reinabelle Calabro

Communications Intern

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Advisory Council

Our Advisory Committee includes community leaders, parents, and partners who provide guidance and strategic direction. Their leadership ensures our work remains community-informed, accessible, and rooted in equity.

Madelyn Cruz, WOIA 
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Madelyn Cruz

WIOA Career Navigator,

Middletown Adult Education

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Sylvia Herrera-Ocampo

Community Outreach Officer,

Liberty Bank

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Marinda Monfilston, Manager of Employee Resource Group Development and Community Engagemen
Marinda Monfilston

Manager of Employee Resource Group Development and Community Engagement, 

Yale University

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Maria Scarlett

Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

City of Middletown

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Gary Wallace

Vice President of Programs,

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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Clifton Watson

Director of Jewett Center,

Wesleyan University

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Serve on Our Advisory Committee

Share your experience and insights to help guide Middletown Works’ mission and strengthen support for single parents and families in our community

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