Key Staff Members
Caitlin Rose, Executive Director – crose@fsc-ct.org
Caitlin brings a wealth of experience in homelessness services and systems spanning from California to Connecticut. Prior to becoming the Executive Director at the FSC, she was a leader at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority focusing on the development and performance of the crisis housing portfolio in Los Angeles City and County; her direct service and system leadership experience has spanned street outreach, drop-in centers, shelter diversion, shelter operations, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing development, with a strong focus on continuous quality improvement. Her work in homelesness systems and services has been centered by her clinical acumen as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and over her twelve years in the field, she has been a contributor on local, statewide, and national panels, as well as a presenter at conferences on topics related to coordinated entry and diversion.
Suzy Rivera, Director of Finance – srivera@fsc-ct.org
Suzy has been an integral part of the success and services at the Friendship Center since 2000. Her hard work and attention to detail ensure that many data, human resource, and program functions excel and are operational. Suzy has a degree in Accounting and Divinity. Reverend Suzy is ordained in the United Methodist Church.
Yeharar Stephen, Director of Programs – ystephen@fsc-ct.org
Yeharar is a results-focused, quality-driven senior leader with extensive experience in human service policies and operations, consultative support, professional development with deep knowledge of human resource functions, and demonstrates consistent achievement in program development and compliance. Yeharar holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling and is a Licensed Practical Counselor.
Fred Brown, Director of Communications and Development – fbrown@fsc-ct.org
Fred Brown began his marketing/communications/development career many years ago, but honed his skills the last fifteen years at a non-for-profit financial institution. Fred created a fundraiser (Freezin' for a Reason) to aid the Colchester Food Bank in 2010, which has raised $154,000 as of 2022. Fred joined us as the Director of Development and Communications in mid 2022.
Joe Waite, Director of Facilities – jwaite@fsc-ct.org
Joe Waite began work in the carpentry trade in 1983, and began adding facility maintenance into the fold about 12 years ago. Joe came to the FSC after years working in elderly housing to lead the creation and development of a facilities and maintenance team as our Director of Facilities in early 2022.
