Dorothy Bridges, D.D., MSN
Executive Director, Mentor
Once a resident of Danbury, CT, Dorothy Bridges moved to New Haven to pursue her nursing degree from the University of New Haven (UNH). Before completing her RN, Dorothy worked as a secretary for Yale-New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus. Following graduation, she moved to a private practice under Yale-New Haven Health, where she worked for 22 years. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she moved to Yale’s Milford Hospital Campus, where she worked for seven years. Dorothy recently received her Doctorate of Divinity from the Christian Leadership Bible College and her Master’s of Nursing from Sacred Heart University. While employed and pursuing her education, Dorothy worked as a Pastor and still is, pastoring the Faithful Few Chuch of Danbury, CT, for 21 years. All her life work helped to influence her intense passion for the community.
Alyssa Luccio, MSW
Program Director, Counselor
Originally from Long Island, NY, Alyssa is a graduate of the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. After, she received her master’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University, also in Social Work. She has gained experience as an accomplished counselor, working at a Sober House in New Britain, CT, and a Mental Hospital in Middletown, CT. She gathered further experience as a program coordinator for the CIty of Hartford. All her education and experiences burgeoned her passion to give back and seek to provide opportunities for those traditionally excluded from them.
Malachi Bridges, MPA
Legal Director, Instructor
Malachi Bridges, from New Haven, CT, is a graduate from the University of Connecticut (UConn), double majoring in political science and Africana Studies. He also received his Master’s in Public Administration. From this educational path, Malachi found his passion for politics. Along with advocacy, Malachi has a passion for financial equity, as he researched real estate and wealth inequality. For 3 years, Malachi worked for the City of New Haven as the Coordinator of Corporate Sponsorship. While in this role, he worked to revitalize an urban district and aid in the reintegration of at-risk youth and troubled populations back into productive society. This past summer. Malachi is pursuing a career in administrative law to study property, land use, and disputes in hopes to curb homelessness, residential inequity, and discrimination. He lives by a motto: “I was given these hands and this mouth to do and to speak, but nothing I do or say would mean anything if it wasn’t used to help others.”
Alex Yueng, MBA
Treasurer, Instructor
A resident of Hamden, CT, Alex is a UConn Alum, graduating with his Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration. Alex worked for the City of East Haven as a budgeter and grant writer. He developed a love for solving economic problems that derived from inequality. He worked with 10 non-profit organizations as a contracted data analyst and program feasibility specialist. His thirst to combat economic injustice and strong, and drives his work today.