Our 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.
The Common Ground Board of Directors
Lizanne “Liz” Cox, Chair
Retired Common Ground High School Director
Email: liz.cox@nhep.com
Kyeen Andersson, Secretary
Public Health Policy Analyst
Email: kyeen.andersson@nhep.com
Brian Kelahan, Treasurer
Retired Common Ground Teacher,
Email: brian.kelahan@nhep.com
Karen Amaker
Lauren Caplan
Founder, Mill River Advisory,
Email: lauren.caplan@nhep.com
Kymani Chapman, Student Representative
Rebecca Colon
Jameson C. Davis
Founder/President, Writing Wrongs LLC
Email: jameson.davis@nhep.com
Sarah Field, Teacher Representative
Common Ground High School Science Teacher
Email: sarah.field@nhep.com
Stacy Spell
Almut Zieher, Parent Representative
Associate Research Scientist, The Yale Child Study Center
Email: almut.zieher@nhep.com
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 Liz.Cox@nhep.com with a resume or bio to express your interest.
Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 2026-20267
All in person meetings will be located at 358 Springside Ave. New Haven, CT unless otherwise noted. In person meetings include September, November, March, April, May, and June.
August 31, 2026 (In Person)
(Agenda / Minutes)
September 28, 2026 (In Person)
(Agenda / Minutes)
October 26, 2026 (In Person)
(Agenda / Minutes)
November 18, 2026 (Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
December (No Meeting Scheduled)
January 25, 2027 (Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
February 22, 2027 (Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
March 22, 2027 (Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
April 26, 2027 (In Person)
(Agenda / Minutes)
May 24, 2027 (In Person)
(Agenda / Minutes)
June 28, 2027 (Annual Meeting/ Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
June 28, 2027 (Business Meeting/ Virtual)
(Agenda / Minutes)
Board Committees
School (Committee Minutes)
Finance (Committee Minutes)
Development (Committee Minutes)
Governance (Committee Minutes)
Board of Directors Meeting Archives