Melvyn Colón, Executive Director

Before coming to SINA Melvyn served as Director of the Community Building and Organizing Initiative at NeighborWorks America; as the Loan Fund Director of YouthBuild USA; and as the Executive Director of Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation in Roxbury, MA. Read full bio

 

Keith HedmanKeith Hedman, Chief Financial Officer

As SINA’s CFO, Keith oversees all financial functions for SINA and its many business entities, including but not limited to bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, budgeting, analysis, preparing tax returns for SINA entities and presiding over its financial audits.  Read full bio

 

Elsa HuertasElsa Huertas, Career Navigator

As SINA’s Career Navigator, Elsa is responsible for the management of program functions that include in-take and assessment of eligible candidates into the SINA employment program. Her responsibilities include working with Hartford’s workforce development service providers to identify clients who live in the SINA neighborhoods, assess their suitability for available employment opportunities within our member institutions, assist them in navigating the training and hiring process, and provide on-going support and guidance in creating successful pathways to sustainable employment. Read full bio

 

Dean IaiennaroDean Iaiennaro, Director of Real Estate Development

As SINA’s Director of Real Estate Development, Dean manages the real estate activities of the organization. His duties include the acquisition of key properties for SINA and its affiliates. Read full bio

 

Logan SingermanLogan Singerman,
Director of Community Partnerships & Policy Analyst

As SINA’s Director of Community Partnerships and Policy Analyst, Logan is responsible for implementing SINA’s community strengthening strategic goals and overseeing communications.Logan coordinates SAFE (Safety Alliance for Everyone), a coalition of community stakeholders that address blight and safety issues through grassroots action.Read full bio

 

Linda Torres, Administrative Support and Web Content Manager

SINA’s Administrative Support and Web Content Manager, Linda is also the face and voice that greets our community partners and others when they call or stop by the SINA office. Linda began as a Summer Youth Program placement by the Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum. Read full bio