Staff Biographies
Ryan Faulkner Senior GIS Analyst
860-724-4267 Ryan Faulkner Ryan is a Transportation Planner whose been with CRCOG since 2021. He received his B.A. from the University of Connecticut in Economics and his M.S. in Geography…
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Caitlin Palmer, AICP Director of Regional Planning & Development
860-724-4435 E-Mail Caitlin Palmer has a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University and has eight years of experience as an Urban Planner. She worked for the City…
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Viola Heath
Program Assistant
Viola Heath is a Program Assistant in CRCOG’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Department. Viola is the staff for the Capitol Region Citizen Corps Council which is comprised of the…
Read MoreSteven Huleatt Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant Manager, Consultant
Phone Number 860-724-4274 E-Mail Steven Huleatt is the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant Manager, Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Project Manager, Regional Emergency Support Plan and Associated Annexes. Liaison…
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Kathy Rubera
Junior Accountant
860-724-4265 Email Kathy Rubera is the Junior Accountant at CRCOG and has worked for CRCOG for 9 years. Kathy’s main responsibilities are all aspects of the Accounts Payable/Receivables, G/L entries,…
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Jill Swenson
Accountant
860-724-4272 E-Mail Jill has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. Before joining CRCOG, she worked in the Finance Department in the Town of Columbia…
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Karen Stewartson
Program Assistant
860-724-4293 Email Karen F. Stewartson is the Program Assistant for CRCOG. She provides general administrative support to managers and office staff, including receptionist duties. Karen holds an Associate degree from…
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Kimberly Bona
Program Manager
860-724-4292 Email Kimberly Bona began her career at CRCOG in October 2017. As a Program Manager in the Municipal Services Department, Kim manages the Capitol Region Purchasing Council and is…
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Aaliyah Miller
Senior Communications Manager
860-724-4218 Aaliyah Miller Aaliyah Miller brings more than 15 years’ experience as a communications professional to our organization. Her work experiences span corporate, nonprofit, and energy industries. She’s excited to…
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Robyn Nichols
Principal Program Manager
860-724-4222 Robyn Nichols Robyn Nichols is excited to join CRCOG as a Principal Program Manager for Municipal Services. Working directly with Pauline Yoder, Robyn will be responsible for a wide…
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