Our Team

Board of Directors

A board of 20+ manage the operation of the program. This includes student selection, student support, house and ground maintenance, fundraising, transportation, educational and cultural enrichment, alumni relations and host family selection and support

Board Members  2024-25

  • Theresa Vogt, Co-President
  • Jane Yezzi, Co-President
  • Luisa Brakman
  • John Briggs
  • Tegwyn Collins
  • Yvette Eenkema van Dijk
  • Sandy Filmer
  • Dot Gifford
  • Kristine Gould
  • Kate Gregory
  • Jennifer Ladd
  • Rod Lowe  
  • Greer McCarthy
  • Jen Moller  
  • Meg Ricci
  • Kimberly Servas
  • Anne Thomas
  • Sarah Thomas
  • Susan Wilson

Resident Directors

  • Marisa Keen
  • Jim Conrad

Host Families 2024-25

  • Kate & Kevin Gregory
  • Beth & Alex Lane
  • Marella Oviedo & Brian Lonergan
  • Sara & Greg Parent
  • Bridget & David Wren
  • Caroline and Elo Comfort

Friends of the Board

  • Robin Ackerman
  • Carolyn and Rick Brook
  • Katherine and Sharad Samy
  • Jackie Scott
  • Justine Stewart

In-Kind Supporters

We are grateful to the many community members who donate goods and services to support ABC in Darien.

Carnegie Prep

Darien Arts Center

Dr. Austin Feeney

Dr. Van Lang

East Coast Irrigation

Family Centers

First Congregational Church of Darien

Lawn Doctor-Stamford

Nielsen's Florist

Palmer’s Market

Redpoint Design

Rowayton Fuel

Stamford Pediatrics

Town of Darien

YMCA