There are 28 elected members on the AFT Connecticut Executive Committee, including the three lead officers who oversee the state federation’s day-to-day activities and finances. Together they make decisions implementing policy and goals set at quarterly Delegate Assembly meetings and the annual convention. The committee gathers monthly to ensure the state federation and affiliated local unions are fulfilling AFT Connecticut’s mission.
The current members of the Executive Committee were elected in May 2025 by delegates to the 77th annual business convention for two-year terms effective July 1.
At-Large Vice Presidents
Joan Andrews
Stuart Beckford
Heather Brauth, RN
Anne-Marie Cerra, RN
John DiSette
Carol Gale
Megan Graham
Trent Harrison
Kristen Malloy-Scanlon
Lauren Mancini-Averitt
Steve McKeever
Peter Morenus
Mike Reynolds
Sue Saluru
Ally Sexton
Janice Stauffer, RN
Mary Symkowicz
Mary Yordon
Division Vice Presidents
Leslie Blatteau
Teachers
Shellye Davis
Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel
Bill Garrity, RN
Nurses and Health Professionals
Makenzi Hurtado
Public Employees
Walter O'Connor, RN
Retirees
Louise Williams
Higher Education
(Jul. 10, 2025 update)
