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Rita supports the Foundation's donor-advised fund program, handling a portfolio of donor stewardships, fund liaison activities, and grantmaking. Previously, she supported the foundation's development efforts, managing donor-advised grants, processing gifts, conducting donor acknowledgments and prospect research. Passionate about volunteering, Rita recently participated in PEACE Building initiatives with UNICEF and The Red Cross.

What do you enjoy most about Greater Hartford?
I enjoy the vibrant arts community and all of the beautiful cultural attractions the region offers.

What quote best represents your personal philosophy?
“Always believe in yourself and keep going. You don't have to have the most talent in the world. You don't have to be the smartest person in the world. If you persist and you persist and you persist, you will be successful.” -Dean Cain