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The Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness

An alliance to foster social connection across CT

An alliance to foster social connection across CTAn alliance to foster social connection across CTAn alliance to foster social connection across CT

Collaborative Convener

For All Ages

For All Ages is a CT 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the generations and inspiring action to end loneliness, reduce ageism, and improve mental, physical, and social health in Connecticut.  

Learn more about For All Ages

Cross-Sector Steering Committee

Individuals representing public & private organizations leading the work of the collaborative

Matthew M. Burg, PhD - Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven CT


Andi Campbell - Independent Consultant 


Mike Fallon - Director of Outreach for US Senator Chris Murphy


Rhona Free, Ph.D. - President, University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford CT


John Hamilton - Chief Executive Officer, Liberation Programs, Inc., Bridgeport/Stamford CT


Jeff Katzman, MD - Director of Education, Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan CT 


Erin Leavitt-Smith - Assistant Director of Statewide Services, CT Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services


Kelly Papa - President & CEO, Duncaster Retirement Community, Bloomfield CT


Luis B. Perez - President & CEO, Mental Health, CT


Phil Roland, M.D. - Connecticut Market Medical Executive, Cigna Healthcare

Interdisciplinary Advisory Council

Individuals with varying expertise who are contributing to the success of the collaborative

MaryJo Archambault - Assoc. Professor & Coordinator of Recreational Therapy Programs, Southern CT State University


Edith Boyle - President & CEO, LifeBridge Community Services


Rick Brush - Independent Consultant


Ann Irr Dagle - President, The Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian's Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing


Jennifer Groves, M.S. Ed., WBI Certified Positive Psychology Coach 


Janet Parlato - New Milford Superintendent of Schools


Ellen Paul - Executive Director, Connecticut Library Consortium


Fred Schott - Independent Consultant, Health/Disability/Absence Management


Elizabeth Shapiro - Director, Arts, Preservation & Museums, CT Economic & Community Development  

Interested in becoming an Advisory Council member?

Advisory Council members provide guidance and recommendations to the Steering Committee & workstream subcommittees to ensure the Collaborative positively impacts CT residents. 


If interested in serving on the Advisory Council, reach out to Deb at deb.bibbins@forallages.org.

Connection Champions

organizations championing social connection

Organizations acknowledging the importance of social health by implementing policies, practices and/or programs that foster social connectivity and align with the Collaborative's mission to end loneliness

For residents of Washington, CT

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Let's spotlight your social connection work!

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