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