Management Team

Christina joined Brooker Memorial in 2024 and is excited to lead an organization dedicated to children’s health, wellness, and success. She brings over 20 years of community and non-profit experience to the role, formerly serving as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Torrington, the Director of Development for LARC, and Executive Director of Prime Time House.  Christina believes in giving back to her community and actively volunteers on the board of directors for Rotary Club of the Torrington/Winsted Areas, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, and the Torrington Development Corporation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Simmons College and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Trinity College. Christina and her husband Jason reside in Harwinton and have two children, a son enlisted in the United States Navy, and a daughter at Lewis S. Mills High School.

Charlene has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for 20 years and has worked at Brooker Memorial since 2007. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood from the University of Connecticut. She has been a classroom teacher, a substitute and now an administrator. She loves working with the supportive staff at Brooker Memorial and getting to know the families and children. The kids make her laugh every day, and she thinks that the hugs are pretty nice too! Charlene enjoys camping with her husband and two children. They enjoy hiking and biking together. She also enjoys working in the garden.