The Board of Visitors is a select group of senior community leaders from a broad range of education- and health-related organizations and institutions. These individuals are not employed by the college but guide, advise, and support the administration in furthering the college’s overall strategic interests and directions.
Learn more about getting involved with the ENHP Board of Visitors by contacting Dean Cesarina Thompson at cthompson@hartford.edu.
Current Board Members
Allan M. Hoffman, EdD, CHES - Chair (2022-2025)
Interim President
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Sarah Barzee, C, PhD, ENHP '99
Senior Director of State Educational Services
Director, Region 2 Comprehensive Center
West Ed
Melissa Bavaro-Grande
Superintendent of Schools
East Granby Public Schools
Mark Benigni, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Meriden Public Schools
Peter R. Cordeau, MBA, BSN, RN
President & CEO
Norwalk Hospital (Nuvance Health)
Robert J. Krug, M.D.
VP for Medical Affairs, Advisory Group
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Network
Gerald Lupacchino, M'92
Sr. VP, Human Experiences
Hartford HealthCare
Sharale W. Mathis, Ed.D
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
Holyoke Community College
Anne McLaughlin, M.D.
Allergist/ Immunologist
Deaconess Clinic
Joan Sittard
Implementation & Training Manager
McCracken Financial Solutions Corp.
Eric Smullen
Sr. VP, Community Network,
Hartford HealthCare
Dr. Maria Tackett Ed.D. ENHP '10
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut and University of Hartford
Lydia Tedone A'77 (HCW)
President
Connecticut Association of Boards of Education
Cesarina Thompson, PhD, RN, ANEF
Dean
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions
Dianna Wentzell, Ed.D. ’11
Director of Clinical Education
University of St. Joseph
Lisa Zapatka, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Regional Chief Nursing Officer
Trinity Health of New England
Amanda Trothier
Senior Development Officer, Development and Alumni Affairs
University of Hartford
Honorary Board Members
David Gordon '75
Vice President of Product and Product Development
ConnectiCare
Member, Board of Regents, University of Hartford
James L. Starr
Chief Financial Officer
Essence Healthcare
Edward Weinswig
Professor Emeritus
University of Hartford