Dorothy Logan
Vice-Chair/ Vice President
Dot is a retired North Haven Public Schools special education teacher. During her career, she taught at the middle school emphasizing the development of life skills. Dot continues to support special education students through the Step Forward Program at Gateway Community College, where her job as a Work Site Coordinator focuses on transition skills. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University and the University of New Haven, Dot serves on the North Haven Board of Education, CEA Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Executive Board of ARC-Greater New Haven.

Officers
Chelsea Ruzzo
Secretary
Chelsea is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she received dual degrees in English and Psychology, and Quinnipiac University School of Law. She has been involved with individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) since she began volunteering in special education classrooms through middle school, high school and college. Chelsea has advocated for individuals with developmental disabilities in various roles during her legal career and continues to do so as a member of the Board of Directors of the ARC of Greater New Haven.

Joseph Piscitelli
Board Chair/President
Joseph Piscitelli has been in the transportation industry for 23 years. He is a graduate of Hamden Adult Education. Joseph has a sister who has been a participant with ARCGNH for many years. He continues to advocate for individuals with I/DD through his work on the Executive Board of the ARC of Greater New Haven

Susan Loos
Treasurer
Susan is a Wallingford resident and the parent of a 24 year old son with I/DD who attends ARC of GNH. She has been her son’s strongest advocate, dedicated to maximizing his full potential in the educational system from early intervention services, to his many years at ACES Village/ACES WHSE. Her son’s transition to his day program was seamless, and he enjoys peer and social community interactions, thanks to the dedicated staff support at ARC.
Susan is a graphic designer and a professional caregiver, working with infants 6 weeks to 12 months fostering growth and child development. She works closely with families providing support and is dedicated to every child receiving educational fulfillment, both in and out of the I/DD community. She is a current member of the Board of Directors of the ARC of GNH as a parent representative.

Directors
Patricia Martucci
Pat is a retired educator and has been strong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) since high school. As a special education teacher in the New Haven Public School System, Pat helped students with I/DD develop the tools to lead fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams and goals. Pat continues to champion equal opportunities and basic rights of dignity and respect for individuals with I/DD through her role as Previous Executive Board President and as a coach for Special Olympics.
