Leaders Meet on Future of Nonprofit Services in Southern Connecticut

Business and nonprofit executives from across Southern Connecticut came together to discuss how to collectively address pressing local issues at an event convened by Bank of America. Renowned national community development expert Joe McNeely discussed models for successful regional leadership collaboration. The panel pictured above discussed local plans and implementation strategies designed to improve collective impact through a shared vision, collaborative leadership and collective action. Pictured from left to right: Joe McNeely, executive director, Central Baltimore Partnership and national community development expert; Merle Berke Schlessel, president and CEO, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County; Jennifer Heath, executive vice president, United Way of Greater New Haven; Juanita James, president and CEO, Fairfield County Community Foundation; and Chris Bruhl, president and CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County.