our team
Many leaders are involved in supporting the Five Frogs community
In addition to relying on hundreds of volunteers, Five Frogs hires project consultants who help deliver and evaluate programs and keep the organization running smoothly. Many are program alumni! Recent team members are listed below. This approach to staffing has meant we benefit from an evolving, diverse pool of leaders and remain nimble. This year, Five Frogs adds its first full-time, permanent staff to better balance the need for flexibility with the need for more capacity and sustainability.
Lildella Douglas
Founder and Consultant, Heartstrings Timeless Sentiments, LLC
Janeè Folston
Executive Director and Founder, Ja’Streams Consulting
Andréa Hawkins
Owner, Leading Culture Solutions
Joel Hicks-Rivera
Director of the Hartford Working Cities Initiative, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Tricia Hyacinth
Five Frogs, Inc.
Carrie Kramer
Professor, Central Connecticut State University
Kate McCracken
Coach, Consultant and Community Builder, Led by Kate
RJ Mercede
Director of Development, HFC
Alexis Northrop
Five Frogs, Inc.
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
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
