Philanthropy at Hartford Hospital

The activities of the Department of Philanthropy serve to advance the tradition of philanthropy at Hartford Hospital by maximizing opportunities for staff and volunteers to foster lasting relationships with those who wish to support our vision to be nationally respected for excellence in patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Hartford Hospital relies on gifts to provide services that otherwise might not be possible, to care for the most vulnerable in our region, and to offer innovative technologies for the benefit of all we serve.

Please note that Hartford Hospital’s fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.

Volunteers are critical to Philanthropy at Hartford Hospital. Their hard work and creativity enable the department to work more smoothly and more cost effectively. They include Corporators, Development Committee, Annual Campaign Committee, Major Gifts Committee, Planned Giving Committee, Young Leaders Advisory Council.

Meet Our Staff

Lynn Rossini

Vice President
860.972.6282

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Jenn Coutu

Director of Operations
860.972.2969

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Greg Latz

Director of Philanthropy
860.972.4352

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Sheryl Spivack-Braun

Director of Corporate & Community Partnerships
860.972.9624

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Debbie Bender

Senior Philanthropy Officer, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
860.538.1795

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Meghan Bianco

Associate Director, Special Events
860.972.2116

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Sierra Holder

Philanthropy Assistant
860.972.2322

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Jessica Joyce

Associate Director, Institutional Giving
860.972.1265

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Rob Keane

Senior Philanthropic Officer
860.972.2226

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Kristen Lapenta

Special Events Coordinator
860.972.1299

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Stephanie Lehr

Philanthropy Assistant
860.972.2322

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Stephanie Schilke

Development Officer
860.972.2226

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Melissa Tranberg

Assistant Director, Community & Philanthropy Relations
860.972.2162

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Chris Zaccaro

Associate Director, Communications
860.972.0503

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