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Building a statewide community that supports accomplished leaders in achieving their aspirations while accelerating their individual and collaborative impact.

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Statewide Cross-Sector Collaborative Action

86 Leaders. 13 Sectors. 42 Towns.

Our growing statewide community is on track to exceed 200 leaders by 2030.

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“It’s really special to bring together mission driven people, but it is even more uplifting to get to know each other as human beings, a little bit about what motivates us, and to discover how it is that we might leverage each other’s good works and good hearts.”

Steven Hernandez, Executive Director, ConnCAN

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“As a leader, clergy no less, I often find myself alone or in what feels like echo chambers. It is refreshing to be around a diverse group of people in different sectors who all care about meaningful work and making the state better.”

Rev. Philippe Andal, Pastor, Community Baptist Church

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“A chance to reflect and grow—both individually and with colleagues—away from literal and psychic noise, for the betterment of ourselves, each other, and the state.”

Janna Wagner, Co-Founder, All Our Kin

Building with Purpose

Redwood Fellows invests in and convenes 86 leaders across 13 professional sectors, advancing cross-sector connections, learning, and collaborative action.

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“I have appreciated the opportunity to meet like-minded leaders, and for the space the retreats offered to gather moments of clarity and mental escape from the day-to-day grind of leadership. Both the reflection time and connection with peers have made me a more resilient and empathetic leader which has had a positive impact on my decisions professionally and personally.”

Matthew Quinones, Director of Operations, City of Stamford

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“Surprisingly terrific.”

John Healey, former Chief of Staff, Connecticut Senate Republicans

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“Overall, Redwood allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and to look past today to see what my personal legacy and vision are for long-term impact.”

Jeff Currey, Chief of Staff to the House Majority Leader, Connecticut General Assembly

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“Exceptional.”

Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Associate Dean for Health Equity Research and Professor, Yale School of Medicine

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