Please join us in welcoming Laura Marchese as our new Executive Director! We are thrilled to have Laura’s extensive non-profit experience lead us into the next chapter of our story.

Laura joins us most recently after 18 years with Central Connecticut State University, where she served as the Director of Leadership Giving and was honored with the title of Emeritus upon her departure. She has also held roles as Development Director for Prudence

Crandall and Executive Director for the Lupus Foundation of America, as well as various leadership, development, and administrative positions at community colleges across Connecticut and with the CAEYC and HAEYC early childhood education associations.

Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University and has a strong background in nonprofit and foundation management. She is eager to guide Gifts of Love into its next phase of growth, advancing our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.

She currently resides in Simsbury with her fiancé, Ronnie, and has two adult sons.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Laura as she embarks on this exciting journey with Gifts of Love. We look forward to her leadership, vision, and passion as we continue to serve our community together. Stay tuned for more as Laura settles in and helps us grow!