Transformational Leadership

At the 2006 Annual Meeting of the New Opportunities Inc. Board of Directors, President/CEO James H. Gatling PhD, told the Board of Directors, that his recommendation was that New Opportunities Inc. adjust its course to “Move People out of Poverty”. The Board, without reservation approved Dr. Gatling’s recommendation. New Opportunities Inc. has made the decision to move from being a contractor of government programs to a community impact model – focusing on high impact strategies to move people out of poverty. Each employee and customer of New Opportunities Inc. is a shareholder in this initiative. Each employee must believe and act as their position has a function of leadership to end poverty, and work from that belief. Operating from this premise, the 2007-2017 Transformational Leadership Plan has been developed.

Since then, the six high-impact strategy teams have formed and developed 3 and 10 year outcomes. They have been meeting and formulating plans to achieve their goals.

Looking to get involved? Join one of the High Impact Strategy Teams and help New Opportunities, Inc. with our Transformational Leadership Initiative!

Agency Team

Mission: Build an innovative, strategic agency that is a national leader in building community to end poverty.

Contact Person: Diana Waller-Genotti at (203) 575-4230

Assets Team

Mission: Develop and enhance assets with the community that inspire, encourage and support self-sufficiency.Contact Person: Etta Royster at (203) 575-4217

Basic Needs Team

Mission: Build and empower the community to strengthen resources assuring that all basic needs are met. Contact Person: Mary-Kate Gill at (203) 575-4209

Economic Team

Mission: Promote and develop viable economic opportunities with the community to eliminate poverty. Contact Person: Robin Clapp at (203) 575-4231

Education Team

Mission: Maximize individual opportunities for quality education, building upon best practices through the community.Contact Person: Patricia Healy at (203) 575-4289 or Dona Ditrio at (203) 759-0841

Relationship Team

Mission: Build relationships across class and race lines to end poverty. Contact Person: Bill Tuthill at (203) 575-4271