A collaborative effort to enhance and sustain the momentum of Worcester’s renaissance
The Worcester Homecoming team is aimed at driving inclusive economic growth in the region and building a strong network of notable alumni who feel deeply connected to our city and community.
Our Team
Homecoming Board Co-Chairs
Kola Akindele, WPI
Sherri Pitcher, Notre Dame Academy
Board
Michael Angelini, Bowditch & Dewey
Melanie Bonsu, Saint Gobain
Roberta Brien, Worcester Business Development Corporation
Dennis Kerrigan, The Hanover Insurance Group
Jennifer Luisa, The Hanover Insurance Group
Thomas Ryan, Brakeley Briscoe
Peter Stanton, Worcester Business Journal
Carolyn Stempler, Carolyn & June Designs, Inc.
Expat Committee
Peter Stanton, Worcester Business Journal
Paul Demoga, Community Representative
Edward Madaus, Community Representative
Thomas Ryan, Brakely Briscoe
Catherine Dean, Community Representative
Patti Peterleitner, Community Representative
Fundraising Committee
Michael Collins, UMass Chan Medical School
Ralph Crowley, Jr., Polar Beverages
John Roche, The Hanover Insurance Group
Fiscal Sponsor
Finance Committee
Kola Akindele, WPI
Michael Angelini, Bowditch & Dewey
Dennis Kerrigan, The Hanover Insurance Group
Marketing Committee
Jennifer Luisa, The Hanover Insurance Group
Karen Pappalardo, Designer
Deborah Penta, PENTA Communications, Inc.
Program Committee
Roberta Brien, Worcester Business Development Corporation
Che Anderson, UMass Chan Medical School
Troy Siebels, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Carolyn Stempler, Carolyn & June Designs, Inc.
Melanie Bonsu, Saint-Gobain