Welcome Dana

Welcome to the Board, Dana! Please join us in welcoming Dana Randell, EVP and Chief Audit Executive at Synchrony, to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. A Stamford resident and community leader, Dana brings deep experience in corporate governance, financial oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance.Dana leads the global Internal Audit function at Synchrony, which provides responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people. She advises the company on enterprise risk, regulatory engagement, and audit strategy.…

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Welcome to the Board of Directors, Joseph Montalbano

Welcome to the Board of Directors, Joseph Montalbano We’re proud to welcome Joseph Montalbano, AIA, Principal & CEO of CPG Architects, to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. Joe leads CPG’s long-term strategic growth and day-to-day operations, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to innovative design strategies that, for over 45 years have, created meaningful experiences and lasting connections.With decades of executive leadership, team building, and trusted advisory experience, Joe has guided the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects across multiple market sectors. His client portfolio includes…

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Welcome back to the board Michael Jean!

Welcome back, Michael Jean! We’re excited to welcome Michael Jean back to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. Michael is a seasoned government affairs executive who currently serves as Director of State and Local Government Affairs at NBCUniversal, where he leads strategic engagement with political leaders and senior officials across the country.In his role at NBCUniversal, Michael designs and executes advocacy strategies on issues like economic development incentives, film and digital media tax credits, sports policy, production regulations, and workforce development initiatives that drive…

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Stamford Tech Hub Ribbon Cutting

🎉 After four years of hard work, we had the exciting opportunity to officially open The Stamford Tech Hub’s new space. Community leaders, partners, recent graduates, and supporters gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting and graduation of our most recent cohort. The Stamford Tech Hub brings free, high-impact tech training to Stamford residents with programs ranging from 1-day digital immersions to 6-month career readiness bootcamps, all designed to develop local tech talent and connect residents to jobs in the digital economy. Thanks to…

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Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership

Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership Stamford, CT – April 21, 2025 — The Stamford Partnership proudly announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as its new Executive Director. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Johnson brings a strong background in strategic planning, marketing, and community engagement to the role.Johnson's appointment signals a new chapter for the Stamford Partnership, a leading public-private collaboration that works to drive economic development, foster innovation, and enhance quality…

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Announcing the Launch of the Northeast Cyber Council!

Join the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! Announcing the Launch of the Stamford Partnership's Northeast Cyber Council! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Northeast Cyber Council, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Stamford Partnership to strengthen cybersecurity across Fairfield County and beyond. This new roundtable aims to unite public and private sector leaders to address the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and enhance cyber preparedness within our community.The Northeast Cyber Council is driven by a clear mission: to foster cybersecurity awareness…

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A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity

A Conversation About Disinformation and Cybersecurity Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the House intelligence committee, will introduce a conversation with Dr. Dana LaFon, a senior U.S. disinformation and cyberpsychology expert, at the University of Connecticut-Stamford on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Dr. LaFon founded the National Security Agency’s Office of Operational Psychology and served as National Intelligence Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. (She will be speaking in her capacity as a private citizen and the opinions she expresses will…

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Save the Date: Third Annual Stamford Partnership UnGala on October 23!

Get ready for a night that's truly out of this world! The Stamford Partnership invites you to our 3rd annual unGala, "Launching Tomorrow's Tech Pioneers." This cosmic celebration promises stellar food, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), live music by Band Central, dancing, fun activities, raffles, auctions, and more.GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!Date: Wednesday, October 23rdTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: The Farmhouse at the Stamford Museum and Nature CenterBy attending, you'll be supporting Stamford’s premier economic and community impact organization. Funds raised will help…

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Quantum Revolution: Unlocking the Power of a Transformative Technology

Quantum Revolution: Unlocking the Power of a Transformative Technology Quantum computing has the potential to upend just about everything--from healthcare to manufacturing to aerospace. Join television journalist Hari Sreenivasan ("PBS NewsHour," "Amanpour & Co.") for a lunch and discussion with leaders in the field from Yale, UConn, and QuantumCT at CT Tech Week about how quantum technology is likely to change our world. Panelists include Claudia Reuter, Director of the Roberts Innovation Fund at Yale; Sam Samdani, Executive Director of QuantumCT; Stephany Santos, Executive Director of the Vergano Institute…

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Stamford Partnership CEO Roundtable

Stamford Partnership CEO Roundtable The Partnership hosted a powerhouse CEO roundtable on artificial intelligence on Monday April 29th, moderated by McKinsey & Company partners Liz Grennan and Pablo Prieto, with chief executives from Sikorsky, GE Appliances, Pratt & Whitney, Stamford Health, Tomo, Janus Associates, Enveritas, AXA XL, First Reserve, and others.Many thanks to the Partnership's Vice Chair, Rowena Track, for spearheading this event; Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and Partnership CEO Kevin Peraino for their remarks; and the team at University of Connecticut-Stamford for co-hosting. Programs like these are exactly what the Partnership does best--bringing together people with the power to make a difference in our community to tackle big issues…

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