Board Profiles
Paula Gilberto - Assistant Treasurer
Bio
Educational Highlights:
Bachelors of Science, Psychology and Communications, University of Bridgeport
Masters of Science, Organizational Behavior, University of Hartford
Family Strengthening for Success Fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
Career Highlights:
Immediate Past President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, concluding a 24 year career with the organization; preceded by 20 years of various management positions at the American Red Cross, Farmington (Chapter and Blood Services).
Began as a reporter at the New Britain Herald.
Community Service:
Board Member of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions as well as the YWCA New Britain.
Member of: United Way NEXT, the National Organization of Italian American Women, the Farmington Land Trust and the Farmington Historical Society.
Home Town: New Britain
Current Residence: Farmington
Personal Note: I'm honored to serve on the board of the American Savings Foundation and support its commitment to strengthening the community. My nonprofit career has focused on improving outcomes for children, youth and families and a belief that we accomplish more together than what any of us can do alone. That sense of community was influenced by family values and by growing up in New Britain.
Board Involvement
Board Member Since: 2022
Board Committees:
- Assistant Treasurer and Vice Chair, Investment/Finance Committee
- Member, Human Resources Committee
- Member, Nominating/Governance Committee
- Member, Scholarship Committee
