Horizons GFA is a unique community of 300+ Bridgeport students from PreK–college and their families, plus faculty, staff, interns, and volunteers. Horizons is extremely fortunate to be a part of the GFA community and share its mission and values. GFA’s leadership, commitment, vision, and in-kind support make our success possible.
2024-2025 Board of Directors
The Horizons GFA Board of Directors is comprised of talented volunteers passionate about improving the educational trajectory of Bridgeport public school students. Our board includes members of the GFA, Fairfield County, and Bridgeport communities, and exemplifies the intersection of all key stakeholders in our area. Our board members come from a variety of backgrounds, including education, finance, parents of Horizons students, parents of GFA students, our founders, and long-standing supporters. Racial diversity on our Board of Directors has grown from 4% in 2018 to 29% in 2023. Representation of community voice is a top priority as we consider new Board applicants.
Talley Ackerman
Nicole Bross
Diana Builes
Roberta Conroy
Jamie Cooper
Alethe Fatherley
Roopali Hall, GFA Trustee
Brooke Howat
Hoby Kreitler
Sally Kreitler
Cathleen Morgan, Co-Chair
Sophie Murphy
Kristy Papadakos
Cory Gillette Rinzler
Kate Roth
Nan Ruben
Steven Staunton
Bevo Tarika
Roger Tarika, Co-Chair
Jerome Wiggins
Jess Wylie
Bob Whelan, GFA Head of School
Christina Whittaker, Executive Director
Horizons at GFA Leadership Team
Christina Whittaker
Executive Director
Suzanne Barnett
Director of College & Career Success Program
Brenda Moreno
Director of High School Program
Lisa Moore
Director of Academics & Family Engagement
Allison Rosen
Director of Development
Monique Rutledge
Director of Operations & Enrichment
Luz Sanchez
Program Assistant