our team
Many leaders are involved in supporting the Five Frogs community
In addition to relying on hundreds of volunteers, Five Frogs hires consultants who help deliver and evaluate programs and keep the organization running smoothly. Many are program alumni! Current team members are listed below. This approach to staffing has meant we benefit from an evolving, diverse pool of leaders and remain nimble. Five Frogs full-time, permanent staff balance the need for flexibility with the need for more capacity and sustainability.
Amanda Aronson
Principal, Aronson Consulting, LLC
Marissa Badgley
Founder and Consultant, Reloveution, LLC
Janeè Folston
Executive Director and Founder, Ja’Streams Consulting
Jason Fredlund
Racial Justice Educator & Equity Consultant
Derek Hall
Equity Strategist & Coach, RamizHall Consulting
Andréa Hawkins
Owner, Leading Culture Solutions
Joel Hicks-Rivera
Senior Community Impact Officer, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Tricia Hyacinth
Five Frogs, Inc.
Carrie Kramer
Adjunct Professor, Central Connecticut State University
Jenora Ledbetter
Chief Executive Officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts & Organizational Leadership, The Self Care Network, LLC
Margaret Lee
Co-Founder, Collab
Randi McCray
Founder, RM Consulting Services
Christian Mendoza
Five Frogs, Inc.
RJ Mercede
Program Officer, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
Simone Morris
CEO, Simone Morris Enterprises, LLC
Marina Rodriguez
Site Co-Director and Mentor Coach, All Our Kin, Inc.
Roosevelt Smith
Principal, Roosevelt Smith Consulting
Lindsey Tengatenga
Executive Director, Public Allies Connecticut
Yenny Toone
Vice President, Family Centers
Anne Watkins
Founder, Student Loan Fund
Principal, Strategy Group LLC
When I think about the mission and vision of Five Frogs, it brings me joy to hear that they pride themselves on being inclusive and equitable. As an LDR alum, I am constantly keeping this at the forefront of the work that I do every day.
Lorrie Jean-Charles, Five Frogs Leader
Housing Solutions Manager, Supportive Housing Works
