
Our Team

Jared Chase
President
Jared lives and works in Hartford. He values the city as a dynamic place connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.

Heather Nelson
Vice-President
Heather is committed to a better Hartford driven by the people that live in the city and a proud mother of her two daughters.

Richard Frieder
Acting Secretary
Richard is a co-founder of Hartford Decide$. He works for Community Capacity Builders and is an active member of the Hartford community.

Frank Setner
Treasurer
Frank is a husband, father, grandfather, and civically engaged businessman living and working in Hartford’s South Downtown neighborhood.

Sharie Johnson
Board Member
Shari is a multifaceted individual with a passion for innovation and creating beautiful spaces around the city of Hartford.

Margie Arroyo
Board Member
Longtime Hartford resident,Foster-parent, retired state employee, long-term advocate of literacy, English as a the second language, citizenship, social justice, community service and civic engagement.

Graciela Rivera
Board Member

Yahaira Escribano
Board Member

Naomi Ngoma
Board Member

Joe Condren
Board Member

Andre Santiago
Board Member

Sadie Martinez
Board Member

Giovani Martinez
Board Member