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Our Team
Over the past 70 years, MidState Arc has been led by a team of professionals dedicated to advocating for our community in Connecticut. Through the advancement of cutting edge techniques and assistive technology, we can help each individual living with IDD become more independent and accepted in today’s challenging society.
Pam Fields
Pam has served with MidState Arc for over 40 years. Her experience with service supports, activity in advocating for the...
Maritza Dell
Maritza has worked in the IDD field since 2000, driven by a deep commitment to improving systems and ensuring quality...
Becky Bayne
Becky is a CPA with extensive nonprofit experience auditing organizations in the state. She currently sits on the nonprofit committee...
Laura D’Avanzo
With over 25 years of experience in the field of human resources, Laura D’Avanzo is a seasoned HR Director known...
Courtney Spector
Courtney is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years’ experience with various populations including children/adolescents and families through...
Matt Puttre
His passion and excellence focuses on assisting people move from group homes and/or nursing homes into their own homes with...
Latavia Harge
For 16 years, Latavia worked with kids and adults in the human service field as a Direct Support Professional. To...
Kat Wood
Kat brings 22 years of dedicated service to the Human Service field, she has her B.S in Legal Studies and...
Marsha Beckford
is a managing attorney for the Connecticut Foreclosure group with McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Ms. Beckford oversees attorneys and...
Geri (Geralyn) Kogut
Geri (Geralyn) Kogut is the current Board Chair for Midstate Arc. Geri is a parent of an individual who attends...
"The people at midstate are amazing and helped me and my loved one reach new levels of independence!"
Board of Directors
Geri Kogut – Board Chair*
Pauline Bouffard – Vice Chair
James Zafiris – Secretary*
Sandy Maier-Schede – Treasurer
Neil Miller - Director*
Barry Sheftel – Director*
Advisor - MaryEllen Kingsland-Eckels
Advisor - Joe Palfini
Advisor - Marsha Beckford – Immediate Past Chair*
* – Indicates a family member of a person with IDD.