
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.
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
WIOA Career Navigator,
Middletown Adult Education

Sylvia Herrera-Ocampo
Community Outreach Officer,
Liberty Bank

Marinda Monfilston
Manager of Employee Resource Group Development and Community Engagement,
Yale University

Maria Scarlett
Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
City of Middletown

Gary Wallace
Vice President of Programs,
CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Clifton Watson
Director of Jewett Center,
Wesleyan University
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