CAPSEF haS a diverse and dedicated Executive Board, which is comprised of 5 officers, past presidents of the association and at-large members. They guide the association with a vision to meet the mission of CAPSEF every day.

2025 - 2026 Executive Board Members:

President
Shawn Cyr, Natchaug Hospital

Immediate Past President
Karen Helene, Benhaven School

Vice President
Lisa Gregory, Milestones

Treasurer/ Finance Co-Chair
Gail Lanza, BenBronz Academy

Secretary
Deana Tyler, High Road Schools

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Members At Large:

Dale Hoyt Ed.D, Adelbrook
Karen King, St. Vincent's Special Needs Services - School Program
Gwen Killeffer, Solterra Academy
Paul LoVoi, Gengras Center


Past Presidents:

Ana Wittig, Oak Hill School -  PD Committee Chair

Kikke Levin Gerdner, The Webb Schools

Jill Bourbeau

John Mattas

Bernie Lindauer

Pat Gerrity


To learn more about CAPSEF, the benefits of membership, and our mission to support Connecticut’s neediest students, please contact us at info@capsef.org.