Board & Staff

A dedicated Board of Directors shares the responsibility of leading Eastern Connecticut Ballet. We are grateful to our individual members for their vision, expertise, and years of service. Our board keeps the organization strong and viable by anticipating the future needs of our constituents and building widespread community support. Together, our directors, and professional staff work to ensure that ECB meets both its annual goals and its long-term mission.

Eastern Connecticut Ballet Board of Directors

Lise Reardon, President and Treasurer

Colleen Shay, Ph D., School Psychologist, Pathways Fundraising, Educational Consultant on Child Development Secretary

Kevin Buchanan, President, Fluoropolymer Resources, Fundraising

Bret & Ellen Hammen, Sweet Art Attack, Set & Prop Design and Construction

Dave Gellar, The Day, Sales Development Manager, Public Relations and Advertising

Kelly Reardon, Reardon Law Firm, Attorney, Event Planning, Legal Consultant

Gina Mazzola, Public Relations, Ex-Officio

Joyce Wallace, WCTY 97.7 Classic, Public Relations and Advertising

ECB Administration

Executive Director: Lise Reardon

Artistic Director: Gloria Govrin

Director of Children's Programming: Damara Bennett

Associate Director/Administrator: Krystin Dixon

Associate to the Executive Director & Production Coordinator: Julie Wright

Administrative Associate: Dawn King