Staff
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Kaylah Milligan is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. She joined the Foundation in 2013 and has spent her entire career with the organization, advancing through a series of leadership roles including program associate, assistant director of development, director of development and community response, and director of philanthropy.
In her role as President and CEO, Kaylah provides strategic leadership for the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts, community initiatives, and organizational growth, working closely with the Board of Directors, donors, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to strengthen the region she serves.
A proud alumna of Central Connecticut State University, Kaylah gained early nonprofit experience in the Dean’s Office and with the Alumni Association while earning her BA in Anthropology and an Interuniversity Spanish degree from the University of Salamanca. She later earned her Master of Public Administration from Marist College with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.
Outside of work, Kaylah is usually chasing after her two children, Theo and Maya—or searching for the perfect latte with her husband, Ryan.
To contact Kaylah Milligan:
Email: kaylah@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x305
With more than 30 years of experience in the non-profit world, Joeline’s tenure with the Community Foundation began in November 1997 when she joined the staff as Director of Programs, responsible for managing the Foundation’s comprehensive grant program. Prior to coming to New Britain, she served in a similar capacity at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for 8 years.
Joeline became Director of Community Initiatives for CFGNB in 2014, responsible for leading the effort to research and identify new issues and roles for the Foundation within its service area. In 2017, Joeline’s title was changed to Director of Community Initiatives and Program Services to reflect her responsibility for the development and implementation of all Foundation initiatives and responsibility for oversight of program services, defined as all areas where funding or other resources are awarded. In 2023, Joeline’s title changed yet again to Director of Grants & Initatives.
Joeline serves as Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of the Coalition for New Britain’s Youth, a citywide collaborative committed to improving the lives of New Britain’s youth, birth through age 24 and working to ensure they have what they need to be successful in school, career and life. She also represents the Foundation as a member of the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, the Building Hope Together Mayor’s Plan to End Homelessness and its Housing Committee. Joeline earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Colgate University. A resident of Newtown, Connecticut, Joeline was a member of the Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation Community Foundation Distribution Committee between 2013 and 2016, serving as its Chairperson in 2015.
To contact Joeline Wruck:
Email: jwruck@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x307
Bob joined the Foundation in September 2011 after nearly 20 years of executive level financial management at St. Vincent’s Health Services, Bridgeport, Connecticut. While there, he was the CFO for several of their affiliated corporations with both financial and operational duties, overseeing budgets of over $20 million annually.
At the Foundation, Bob assumes responsibility for the Foundation’s Endowment, together with overseeing day-to-day operations and programs. He works with the Board and several committees to support the mission of the organization.
Bob’s educational achievements include a B.S. Accounting, M.B.A. Finance and a Jurist Doctorate degree.
To contact Bob Trojanowski:
Email: bob@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x314
Cara Buyse joined CFGNB in September of 2024 and supports the Foundation through marketing, communications, and program initiatives. She works on storytelling and general marketing campaigns, manages the Foundation’s newsletters, Annual Report, social media, and website content, and creates photography and video for events and promotions. Cara also facilitates the Vouros Grants Committee and provides administrative support for grant processing, donor funds, and stewardship initiatives.
Cara has a wide range of professional experience in communications, education, and sales, and holds a B.A. in Strategic Communication from Regent University.
Outside of work, Cara enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family, and playing with her two dogs, Moose and Kona, while exploring her creativity through design and storytelling.
To contact Cara Buyse:
Email: cara@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x308
Candice Tabone joined the Foundation in January 2019 as Office Manager and Scholarship Coordinator. She was promoted to Program Manager in June 2020 and advanced to her current role in January 2023.
In her role, Candice oversees the Foundation’s Scholarship Program and Community Sponsorship Award Program, as well as the grants program for the Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin, a partner organization for which the Foundation provides staff support.
Candice is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, where she worked in the Dean’s Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and interned with the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain.
To contact Candice Tabone:
Email: ctabone@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x302
To contact Ronni:
Email: ronni@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018 x 300
Chris joined the Foundation in November 2004 and oversees the financial administration of the organization.
She is the principal communicator for financial matters and staffs the Audit and Finance and Investment Committees. Chris works with all agencies and donors to provide financial reports and other fund accounting information.
She is a graduate of Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire.
To contact Christine Utting:
Email: cutting@cfgnb.org
Phone: 860.229.6018, x313