About Us
About the Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
The Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is the statewide organization representing 14 Boys & Girls Club organizations across Connecticut, serving youth through 54 Club sites statewide.
We focus on statewide advocacy, partnerships, and collaboration, working to strengthen local Clubs and ensure that young people across Connecticut—especially those who need us most—have access to safe, high-quality youth development opportunities.
Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
What We Do
The Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports and strengthens local Clubs by:
Advocating statewide for policies and public investments that benefit youth and families
Securing state funding to support local Clubs and statewide initiatives
Building partnerships with corporations, foundations, and public agencies
Convening and collaborating across Clubs to share best practices and align efforts
Running statewide recognition events, including Youth of the Year
Supporting professional development opportunities for Club leaders and staff
Board of Directors
Shaye Roscoe
President
CEO, Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club
Sabrina Smeltz
Vice President
CEO, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
James Jones
Treasurer
CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of New Britain
JR Kenny
Secretary
Government Relations Director, Boys & Girls Club of America
Tom Bromage
Board Member
Director of Direct Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Larue Graham
Board Member
CEO, Meriden Boys & Girls Club
Jay Maia
Board Member
CEO, Bristol Boys & Girls Club
Faith Stamps
Board Member
Government Relations Director, Boys & Girls Club of America
Jeff Starcher
Board Member
Director of Direct Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Juan Trujillo
Board Member
Financial Services, Boys & Girls Club of America
Zoubir Yazid
Board Member
Director of Direct Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Staff
Don Maleto
CEO