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HARTFORD [June 12, 2025] - 海角换妻 is pleased to announce the induction of five new distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. These accomplished professionals possess a diverse range of expertise in philanthropy, technology, law, education, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. Their collective knowledge and experience will be instrumental in guiding the future development of 海角换妻's statewide public media organization.

The new members are:

• David Addams 
• Stephen Henn 
• Elicia Pegues Spearman 
• Michelle Riordan-Nold 
• Marie Rocha 

Mark G. Contreras, President and CEO of 海角换妻, said, 鈥淲e feel energized and honored by the five gifted new Trustees. Our future will require us to continually adapt to new technologies and consumption habits, and we feel grateful to have each of these new Trustees鈥� expertise to help us navigate what lies ahead for us.鈥�

George Norfleet, Board of Trustees Chair, said, 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome this new group of Trustees to the 海角换妻 Board. Their distinct expertise and fresh perspectives will be invaluable in helping us navigate and excel in the ever-evolving media landscape. Together, we look forward to fostering innovation and strengthening our ability to serve 海角换妻鈥檚 diverse communities for years to come.鈥�

Catalina Samper-Horak, Board of Trustees Vice-Chair and Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee, said, 鈥淥ur Board nominations process is thoughtful and intentional, taking into account a wide range of characteristics including experience, community insight, and a commitment to our mission. The individuals selected this year exemplify all of these qualities. We鈥檙e also proud that this group continues our ongoing effort to ensure statewide representation, reflecting the diversity and strength of communities across 海角换妻.鈥�

With the addition of these five members, 海角换妻鈥檚 Board of Trustees will continue to reflect on the broad, diverse communities it serves and strengthen its commitment to transparency, innovation, and inclusive storytelling.

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Meet the New Board Members:

David Addams, Esq.
With a focus on diversity and inclusion, David Addams brings decades of nonprofit and philanthropic leadership to the board. As Senior Affiliate at ZAP Consults, Addams provides management consulting services including human and financial resource development, fundraising, strategic planning, events management, communication services, and governance training. Prior to this, he served as Executive Director of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, where he advanced equity in education and social justice in 海角换妻. Addams has held senior executive roles at the New York Urban League, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Oliver Scholars Program to name a few. Addams continues to serve on the board of the ACLU of 海角换妻 and concludes his term on the board of the 海角换妻 Council for Philanthropy in June of 2025.

Stephen Henn, Esq.
Stephen K. Henn is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in technology, legal, and professional service industries. He is currently Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence Services at DLA Piper LLP and teaches courses in business and ethics at Sacred Heart University. A seasoned CEO and advisor, Henn has led multiple technology companies focused on AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and legal technology. He is a member of the Herscher Institute for the Study of Ethics focusing on ethical AI and serves on advisory boards focused on AI, legal tech, and corporate governance. He holds a J.D. in Corporate Law from the University of 海角换妻 and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago and is the author of Business Ethics: A Case Study Approach.

Elicia Pegues Spearman, Esq.
Elicia Pegues Spearman is the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of 海角换妻 and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in private, federal, and state organizations across manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and higher education. Prior to this role, she held a dual C-suite position as General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources at Quinnipiac University, where she worked closely with the Board of Trustees. Spearman served in General Counsel and head of Human Resources roles leading high-impact initiatives in labor relations, change management, compliance, and diversity. She has managed large-scale teams and multimillion-dollar budgets at major companies like Aetna/CVS, Hubbell Incorporated, and General Dynamics Electric Boat. A recognized leader, she has received national and regional honors such as the 2022 Girl Scout's Championing Girl Ambition Badge and the 2021 GC Impact Award from the 海角换妻 Law Tribune. Spearman has a Chief Human Resources Officer certification from the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) and is a frequent speaker and executive coach on leadership, innovation, and strategy.

Michelle Riordan-Nold
Michelle Riordan-Nold is the Executive Director of the 海角换妻 Data Collaborative (CTData), a nonprofit that empowers data-informed decision-making across the state. Through her leadership, CTData improves data access, boosts data literacy for individuals and organizations, and promotes equity. Riordan-Nold has grown the organization from $300k in revenue to over $2 million by 2025. Prior to her current position, Riordan-Nold worked as Healthcare Analyst for the 海角换妻 Hospital Association, as Associate Analyst for the 海角换妻 Legislature, and as Senior Research Analyst for the 海角换妻 Economic Resource Center. Riordan-Nold serves as Treasurer on the Association of Public Data Users (APDU) board and is a past board member of the 海角换妻 Center for Nursing Workforce. Riordan-Nold is a graduate of Boston College and received a Master鈥檚 in Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Riordan-Nold is a frequent speaker on topics related to data equity, civic tech, and public engagement and is recognized as a leader in advancing open data efforts in 海角换妻.

Marie Rocha
Marie Rocha is a start-up mentor and investor in companies like Valisure, CareerKarma, Str艒ma, Liquid Death, and AG1. After founding Realist Ventures, Rocha launched Realist Lab in 2023, an accelerator supporting non-technical entrepreneurs. She recently founded CT Tech Week to celebrate CT鈥檚 entrepreneurship and culture. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, entrepreneurship, and venture investing, Rocha has founded multiple businesses, including a sustainable e-commerce store and IMAK software, which provides software solutions for small businesses and nonprofits. A member of Global Women in VC, she has also served on several boards, including the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Fairfield County Community Foundation, Greenwich Academy, VestHer, and CT Next.

About 海角换妻
海角换妻 is home to 海角换妻 Television (CPTV) and 海角换妻 Radio (WNPR). Together, 海角换妻 serves more than one million people each week through 海角换妻 Radio and 海角换妻 Television, as well as through our many digital and online platforms, including ctpublic.org. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of 海角换妻, we connect people of all ages to high-quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities.鈥� 海角换妻鈥檚 main offices are located in Hartford, CT with studios at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT as well as Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. 海角换妻 is also sole owner of the for-profit MediaVision Creative agency in Norwalk, CT. 海角换妻 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors.鈥�