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& Youth Development Member - Commissioner Kurt Harrison is a
lifelong resident of Hartford, born and raised in the city’s
Northend section. In 1995, Mr. Harrison graduated from
Northeastern University (Boston, MA) with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English and a minor in African-American Studies.
As a Program Manager for the Regional Alliance for Small
Contractors (RASC), Mr. Harrison is charged with administering the
RASC contract compliance and monitoring program for both the
redevelopment of Hartford’s riverfront infrastructure (Adriaen’s
Landing), as well as the construction of the University of
Connecticut’s 40,000 seat football stadium in East Hartford.
Accordingly, he is responsible for helping to maximize job
opportunities for small and minority business enterprises (S/MBEs)
and the minority workforce throughout Greater Hartford and
Connecticut in accordance with state goals and requirements. Prior
to his current position, Mr. Harrison worked as a Legislative
Analyst for the General Assembly and provided research and
analysis of issues affecting Connecticut’s African-American
communities. In service to the state’s Commission on
African-American Affairs, Mr. Harrison assisted the Commission in
the development of its legislative agenda and priorities, and
served as the prime liaison between legislators, governmental
agencies and external groups. He was appointed to the
African-American Affairs Commission in October 2001, by Senate
President Pro Tempore Kevin B. Sullivan.
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Chairperson
George Logan |
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Vice
Chairperson
Michael A. Jefferson |
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Secretary
Lillie Crosby |
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Treasurer
Toni Bosley |
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Commissioner
Delores A. Franks |
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Commissioner
Kurt
Harrison |
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Commissioner
Rose Jones |
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Commissioner
Derrick McBride |
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Commissioner
Victoria O. Odesina |
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Commissioner
Brenda Person |
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Executive
Director
Vanessa
Burns |
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Legislative Analyst
Franklin
Sykes |
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Public Affairs/Special Projects
Director
Cheryl
Harris Forbes |
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Senior Legislative Secretary
Denise
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