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Common Ground Board of Directors 2023-02-23T09:55:58-05:00
The Common Ground Board of Directors

Common Ground is governed by a Board of Directors – volunteer community members who provide oversight and support to the organization so it can fulfill its mission as a community non-profit organization and public charter high school. Board members come from different backgrounds and reflect the rich diversity of our community.

Robert Parker, Co-chair. Retired School Principal & Communications Executive.

Alexis Smith, Co-Chair. Executive Director of New Haven Legal Aid

Beth Klingher, Treasurer. Artist & Educator.

Terri Snell, Secretary

Kyeen Andersson, Public Health Policy Analyst

Errol C. Saunders II, Doctoral Student, Teachers College, Columbia University; Hopkins School.

Charles J. Negaro, Founder and Chairman of Chabaso Bakery.

Monica Maccera Filppu, Common Ground’s Executive Director.

Peter Ludwig, Tropical Resources Institute at Yale University.

Gioia Connell, Roche Dinkaloo and Associates.

Carly Osborne, Pootatuch Watershed Association and Go Fish Memorial Fund.

Christopher Hayes, Student Representative

Common Ground is Seeking New Board Members

Each year we recruit a class of 3-4 members to serve a 3 year term. Board members are expected to attend monthly public board meetings, contribute to meetings of one of our standing committees (Audit, Development, Finance, Governance, School), and support fundraising efforts (including by contributing to the organization at a level that is personally significant). Board members find that they spend an average of 10 hours a month on board-related tasks and can attend most meetings virtually. If you’re motivated and excited to help Common Ground serve our community and contribute to a just and sustainable world, please email Board chair Bob.Parker@nhep.com with a resume or bio to express your interest.

Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 2022-2023
  • August 29th 
  • September 19th (3rd Monday because of Rosh Hashanah) 
  • October 24th  
  • November 28th 
  • December 19th (3rd Monday because of the winter holidays)
  • January 30th (5th Monday to allow time for mid year financial projections)
  • February 27th 
  • March 27th 
  • April 24th 
  • May 22nd 
  • June 26th 
  • Annual meeting June 27th 
Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
See all Board of Directors Agendas Here
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
See all Board of Directors Minutes Here

Our Mission

Common Ground is a center for learning and leadership, inviting people across ages and identities to connect to their urban environment, build community, grow into their full potential and contribute to a just and sustainable world.

You are always welcome at Common Ground.

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