The Perrin Family Foundation understands and respects the complexity of youth and community-driven social change efforts. Our trustees recognize that in order to effectively execute PFF’s mission, the foundation’s strategies must honor, reflect, and intentionally activate the knowledge, expertise, and experiences of those living and leading social change efforts in the communities we serve.
With the launch of the Strategy Council, the Perrin Family Foundation seeks to ensure the efficacy, and impact of our work, making us a better partner and a more accountable institution. Please read on to meet the current Council members:
KERRY ELLINGTON
Kerry Ellington is a freedom fighter, grassroots community organizer and radical educator, recently recognized by Connecticut Magazine as, “Connecticut’s 40 Under 40: Class 2018.” Kerry currently serves as a Community & Economic Development (CED) Community Organizer at New Haven Legal Assistance Association and has held positions at non-profit organizations including Teach Our Children, Youth Rights Media…
Twy Greaves
Twy first began her work in social organizing as a youth leader with New London-based Hearing Youth Voices. Her initiative and leadership skills as a volunteer with the organization got her on the Hearing Youth Voices Leadership Team in 2015, where she was granted official youth leadership status. As a youth leader Twy gained access to more leadership opportunities in the community…
Lorenzo Jones
Lorenzo Jones is the co-founder and co-executive director at the Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice. He has more than 25 years of experience mentoring community leaders and organizing communities to make systemic change. As a trainer, strategist, and coach, Jones is sought after by groups across the United States and the world…
Kia Levey-Burden
Kia Levey-Burden is the Founder and President of Launch Consulting, LLC. Through Launch Kia works to inspire, equip and encourage others to be powerful leaders and advocates working in service of values that facilitate community good. Kia is a passionate leader and dedicated advocate herself working to raise hard issues we face as a society and encouraging collaborative solutions…
Clifton Watson
Clifton Watson is a native of New Haven, Connecticut and graduate of James Hillhouse High School. Clifton graduated with a B.A in Africana Studies from the University of Connecticut, before earning a doctorate in history at Fordham University. He began his career at LEAP (Leadership, Education, Athletics, in Partnership) – a New haven based initiative committed to supporting the leadership and intellectual development of inner-city youth…