Board members and administrative staff
Current Board Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Pepper, Esq. | Chair |
| Wakana Hirota, LCSW | Public Member with Victim Advocacy Experience |
| Hon. Joseph Marino | Public Member at Large |
| Mark Kirschner, Ph.D., ABPP | Psychologist |
| Cheryl Abrams, M.S. | Expert in Probation/Parole Services |
| Ryan Flanagan, MD | Psychiatrist |
Administrative Staff
Vanessa Cardella, LCSW, Executive Director
e-mail: Vanessa.Cardella@ct.gov
Jeff Granata, LCSW, Program Coordinator
e-mail: Jeff.Granata@ct.gov
Shannon Rittner, Secretary II
e-mail: Shannon.Rittner@ct.gov