Executive Director – Vanessa Dale Burns is a Connecticut native and long-time
New Haven resident. She has worked for more than 24 years in public service, including ten years as a legislative and fiscal analyst for the New Haven Board of Alderman. From 1997 to 1998 she served as staff to the Connecticut General Assembly’s public health committee. Prior to joining the African-American Affairs Commission, Ms. Burns served as the Director of Public Works, in Washington D.C., Evanston, Illinois, and New Haven, Connecticut. She is a graduate of American University, and earned her Masters degree in public administration from the University of New Haven.
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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
Charles Botts, III |
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Commissioner
Delores A. Franks |
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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
Drummond |
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