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Common Ground Board of Directors 2025-07-28T16:19:38-04:00
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.

Alexis Smith, Chair, Executive Director of New Haven Legal Aid, Email

Jeff Carter, Treasurer, Owner of Westmount Group, Email

Kyeen Andersson, Secretary, Public Health Policy Analyst, Email

Sarah Field, Common Ground High School Science Teacher, Email

Lizanne Cox, Retired Common Ground High School Director, Email

Brian Kelahan, Retired Common Ground Teacher, Email

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

Michelle Sepulveda, Dropout Prevention Officer at New Haven Board Of Education, Email

Lauren Caplan, Founder, Mill River Advisory, Email

Jameson C. Davis,  J.D., MELP, Founder/President, Writing Wrongs LLC, Email

Kathi Torres, Administrative Officer, Federal Public Defender Office of Connecticut, Email

Yexandra Diaz, Board Member, Email

Shaquira Brockington, Parent Representative, Email

Kymani Chapman, Student Representative

Clouds Mutale, 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 Alexis.Smith@nhep.com with a resume or bio to express your interest.

Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 2024-2025

All in- person meetings will be located at the Hilltop Picnic Pavillion at 358 Springside Ave. New Haven, CT unless otherwise noted. In person meetings include: August, October and March.

  • September 30th *In Person
  • October 28th *On Zoom Video
  • November 18th *In Person
  • December 16th *On Zoom Video
  • January 27th *On Zoom Video
  • February 24th *On Zoom Video
  • March 31st *In Person
  • April 28th *On Zoom Video
  • May 19th *On Zoom Video
  • Annual meeting June 30th *On Zoom Video
Board Subcommittees
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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