We are proud to be guided by a dedicated advisory board of business and community leaders who support the mission of Horizons SHU.
Mary Lou DeRosa, MBA
Co-Chair
Mary Lou DeRosa retired after 25 years at Sacred Heart University, where she held roles including Vice Provost and Dean of University College. She also led SHUonline and the Stamford Graduate Center. A past board member of several nonprofits, she has volunteered with organizations including the Tommy Fund and CT NOIAW. Mary Lou earned her BA from the University of Dayton and her MBA from SHU.
Deane F. Martire
Co-Chair
Deane Martire has over 30 years of experience in financial services, including roles at Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and GE Capital. He has focused on regulatory compliance, fixed income, and investment banking. Deane earned degrees from Notre Dame and Duke University and chaired the Welch College of Business & Technology Board of Visitors. He resides in Westport with his wife and two daughters.
Bradford Evans
Co-Vice Chair
Bradford Evans is a Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley, where he has held roles including Vice Chairman and Head of European Investment Banking. A longtime leader in mergers and acquisitions, he joined the firm in 1970. He is a graduate of Dartmouth and Columbia. Bradford lives in Southport with his wife, Barbara.
Amanda Moras, PhD
Co-Vice Chair
Amanda Moras is Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning at SHU and has been on the faculty since 2010. She has led key initiatives including SHU Flex and the Social Justice Living and Learning Community. Amanda previously directed the Gender & Sexuality Studies and Thomas More Honors programs. She is a leader in evidence-based teaching and student success.
James Moye
Treasurer
James Moye is Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 1989 in Private Wealth Management. He serves on the Boards of The Catholic University of America and Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. A former trustee of Lauralton Hall, James is active in youth basketball. He lives in Fairfield with his wife, Jeanne.
Laurie Bellico
Laurie Bellico is a proud double SHU alumna and Alumni Award of Excellence recipient. She served as SHU’s Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events for over a decade, creating hallmark events like the Discovery Dinner. Now a top-producing Realtor in Naples, FL, Laurie was ranked among the top 200 agents in the state in 2022. She is also an active volunteer with numerous organizations supporting seniors and youth.
Mary Ann Bunting
Mary Ann Bunting is a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial and a member of Sacred Heart University’s Board of Trustees. She actively supports nonprofits including CT Challenge and the Daughters of the Holy Spirit. Mary Ann holds a master’s in education from Boston College. Her professional and volunteer work reflects a strong commitment to service and community leadership.
Jake Chang
Jake Chang is Chief of Staff and interim Head of Marketing at fintech startup Narmi Inc. A former U.S. Navy officer, he has held roles at Univision and Meta in strategy and business development. He holds a BBA from William & Mary and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Jake lives in Southport with his wife and two children.
William Cody
Bill spent most of his career with The Progressive Corp. as its Chief Investment Officer, retiring in 2020. He graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a degree in Chemical Engineering and from Columbia Business School. He formally Chaired the Board of Cristo Rey New York High School and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School. Bill and his wife, Laura, live in Wilton. They have three children and eight grandchildren.
Morgan Ford
Thomas Graham
Tom Graham is President of a real estate investment firm and former Vice Chair of Realty Growth Investors. He has served on several boards, including Wakeman Boys and Girls Club and the Inner City Foundation for Charity and Education. A Georgetown alum and U.S. Army veteran, he lives in Southport with his wife. They have four children and six grandchildren.
John Lynch
John Lynch’s 40-year HR career culminated as Chief HR Officer at GE, overseeing over 300,000 employees worldwide. He began his career in the UK and joined GE Capital in 1991. Since retiring, he has advised numerous global organizations. John lives in Southport, CT, with his wife, Ellen.
Cheryl MacLachlan
Cheryl MacLachlan recently retired from Morgan Stanley, where she served as Executive Director and Private Wealth Advisor. She previously worked at U.S. Trust and was Associate Publisher at Esquire. Cheryl is a published author and multilingual advocate for literacy and mentorship programs. She lives in New York and New Haven with her husband, a Yale professor.
Gregory Middleton
Gregory Middleton is Assistant Principal at Daniel Webster Magnet School and was the founding Executive Director of Horizons at SHU. He has served in leadership roles with The Boys’ Club of New York and as a teacher and administrator in NYC and Westchester. Greg holds degrees from Fordham and the College of New Rochelle. He lives in Port Chester, NY.
Amy Orenstein
For the last 20 years, Amy has been actively involved in the non-profit community in Fairfield County. Recent work includes founding Horizons Bridgeport and active roles at Social Impact Partners, including Board Treasurer. She has strong skills in strategy development, team building, project management, and financial modeling. Amy’s professional experience developed in management consulting; she has an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Science from Babson College. For 24 years, she has lived in Westport with her husband Ted and their four children.
Roderick Porter
Chief Roderick Porter leads the Bridgeport Police Department and teaches Criminal Justice at Post University. He holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Known for promoting transparency and community engagement, he created the Safe Schools Corridor and Real Time Crime Center. Chief Porter is passionate about youth outreach and public safety reform.
Raymond Rizio
Raymond Rizio is a leading land use attorney in Fairfield County, handling both residential and commercial real estate. He has represented clients like McDonald’s and the City of Bridgeport, and serves on the board of Wakeman Boys & Girls Club. Ray has also served on numerous civic commissions and coached high school basketball. He is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall and Quinnipiac Law School.
Alisa Ryan
Alisa Ryan is a Marketing and Design Consultant with over 15 years of experience, including work at Chanel. A Trinity College alum, she’s active in the Fairfield Garden Club and Southport Congregational Church. Alisa and her family have hosted Fresh Air Fund children since 2015. She lives in Southport with her husband and two children.
Scott Supernaw, MBA
Scott Supernaw is the former Managing Director International at Tauck Inc. and past President/CEO of Olson-Travelworld. A founder and past chair of several global tourism organizations, he has developed tour programs across all seven continents. Scott holds degrees from Michigan State and served as a U.S. Army officer. He now serves as Vice-Chair Americas of the World Rural Tourism Conference.
Kenneth Weinstein
Ken Weinstein is president and chief executive officer of Newtown Savings Bank, a $1.8 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1855 and headquartered in Newtown, CT. He joined the Bank in 2011 following more than 20 years in a variety of senior roles at People’s United Bank in Bridgeport. Ken serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of the United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut, Vice Chairman of America’s Mutual Banks, and on the Boards of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Connecticut Community Bankers Association. He is also a trustee and chairman of the finance committee at Berkeley College and a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Committee on Recommendation of Candidates. He previously served on and chaired the Board of LifeBridge Community Services in Bridgeport. A resident of Easton, Ken is a graduate of Trumbull High School, Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School.
Sandi Drucker Wright
Sandi Drucker Wright is Director of the Nonprofit Board Leadership Program at Columbia Business School’s Tamer Center. She previously held e-commerce roles at JCrew and Saks Fifth Avenue. A graduate of Colgate and Columbia, she focuses on student engagement with NYC nonprofits. Sandi lives in NYC and Southport with her husband and three daughters.
