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As most of of our colleagues and neighbors know, American Savings Foundation is a permanent, independent foundation, dedicated to investing in the communities we serve, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations, and scholarships for college and career training for local area students.
As a perpetual endowment, the American Savings Foundation is governed by a board of ddirectors who are charged with safeguarding and advancing this mission. To help us meet this charge, now and into the future, the board of directors of American Savings Foundation is extremely proud to announce the election of four community members to serve on our board.
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Melvin J. Kelley IV is an associate professor of Law and Business at Northeastern University. He was previously an assistant professor of law at Villanova University. Before transitioning to academia, Melvin held professional positions with the Connecticut Fair Housing Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut. He earned received a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and JD with honors from Columbia Law School. Originally from New Britain, Melvin is a past American Savings Foundation Scholar and currently serves on the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.
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James O’Rourke is Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Waterbury YMCA. Under management agreements with the YMCA, Jim is also Interim CEO of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut and Interim Director of Waterbury Youth Services. A seven-time Ironman triathlete, Jim is deeply committed to the YMCA’s mission of fostering the social and physical health of the Waterbury community. Jim is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University. He previously served on the Foundation board from 2013-2022, and serves on the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.
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Christopher Porcher is Vice President of Operations for Community Mental Health Affiliates in New Britain, where he has held a variety of positions across multiple community and residential programs. Chris serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of New Britain and New Britain EMS and serves on the Foundation’s Grants Committee. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Chris holds an MSW in clinical social work as well as a Master of Business from the University of Saint Joseph, where he is currently an adjunct professor.
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Joyce Ribeiro is a senior commercial finance manager at Stanley Black and Decker. After beginning her career as a scientist with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, Joyce earned both an MBA from the University of Hartford and an executive master’s in finance and leadership from Georgetown University. Joyce is passionate about exploring ways business can create positive social outcomes alongside financial returns. She currently serves on the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.
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The new board members join Chair Charles Boulier, Vice Chair Laurence Tanner, Secretary Sheri Pasqualoni, and Treasurer David Davison, along with board members Caitlyn Bee, Michael Carrier, Paula Gilberto, James Jones, John Miller, Loan Nguyen, Bruce Noe, and Artila Tasho. Melvin Kelley also becomes the fourth past American Savings Foundation Scholar to serve on the board (along with Caitlyn, Loan and Artila).
As leaders in the nonprofit, business, and academic sectors, these new board members bring their unique perspective, as well as tremendous business and leadership experience, to furthering the fiduciary and philanthropic mission of the Foundation.
This is our lasting commitment.
Charles J. Boulier III Maria Falvo
Chair of the Board President & CEO
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