Great Futures Start Here
For more than 65 years, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has provided a positive environment for children and teens throughout the Valley
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide, and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Our Vision
To provide a world-class Club experience that encourages leadership, academic success, good character, citizenship, and a healthy lifestyle.
Our Aspirations for Young People
Every young person will have equitable access to high-quality positive youth development that enables them to: Experience social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being, graduate high school equipped with skills and experiences that will lead to post-secondary, work, and life success, and lead change that will advance their Clubs, their communities, and the nation.
Core Values
Integrity
Do the right thing, Give and gain respect, Deliver on promises, Maintain high standards, Take responsibility, Be dependable in all interactions
Positivity
Assume good intent, Foster open & honest communication,
Look for the good, Have fun!
Driven
Growth Mindset, Continual Improvement, Have passion,
Ask Questions, Dream and Inspire
Work Ethic
Hard Working, Work smart, Attention to Detail,
Ownership Mentality and follow through
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As an organization, we embrace and honor diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for employees, volunteers, and Club members, where opportunities and equal access are demonstrated at all levels. Youth of all races, abilities, gender expressions, and backgrounds are encouraged to express themselves and deepen their understanding of and respect for others, and we draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of our members and community.
Our Team
Our team of staff and volunteers impact the lives of more than 2,000 kids in the Valley annually. We are dedicated to providing a positive environment and a pathway to opportunities and life-changing programs.
Shaye A. Roscoe
Chief Executive Officer
Shaye has been part of our Club family since 1999, starting as an intern and working her way up from counselor to director. In 2013, she became our Executive Director and has been passionately championing the youth in our community ever since.
James A. Queen
Director of Operations
Jim first knew our Club as a member, and he’s been part of our staff since 1987. Over the years, he’s worn many hats—from Physical Director to Unit Director—and now serves as our Director of Operations, continuing to make a lasting impact on our Club.
Nicole Stere
Director of Resource Development
Nicole joined our Club in 2022 with over a decade of experience in the Boys & Girls Club movement. Passionate about helping youth succeed, she now channels her expertise into development—making the connections and raising the funds that make our life-changing work possible.
Olabode Okhiria
Director of Finance
Ola has been in the role of Finance Director since 2024, managing financial reporting, grant tracking, forecasting, and compliance while ensuring accuracy and transparency across all programs.
Alyssa Antonucci-Avenia
Director of Marketing & Communications
Alyssa, a lifelong Valley resident, joined our Club in 2023 with over a decade of strategic marketing experience in the live music industry. Driven by a passion for results-oriented marketing and a deep commitment to positively impacting the Naugatuck Valley, she brings energy and expertise to our team.
Jennifer DeLeon
Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse
Area Director
Jennifer credits the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley for shaping who she is today. She began as an eight-year-old Club member and has spent the past twenty years as the Lavietes Clubhouse Area Director, providing support and inspiration to thousands of youth. Beyond the Club, she continues to give back to the community in her role as a school social worker. Her journey reflects a lifelong commitment to empowering young people.
Sherone Ndiaye
Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse
Program Director
Sherone has been part of our Club family since 2018, starting out as a Youth Development Professional. His dedication to helping our members thrive quickly led him to become the Program Director at the Lavietes Clubhouse. Sherone loves being a positive role model and making a difference in the lives of kids in our Boys & Girls Club community.
Shelby Offord
Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse
Program Director
Shelby first connected with the Club through soccer—first as a player, then as a youth coach. With a background in physical education and a passion for youth development, she brings energy, creativity, and dedication to every part of her work at the Club.
Baron Jones
Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse
Area Director
Baron Jones holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Kentucky University and a MS in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Southern Connecticut State University. He has extensive nonprofit experience, including consulting for a ministry serving those in need, and has coached basketball, baseball, and soccer while serving on the Ansonia Little League Board of Directors. Baron began his Boys & Girls Club career in 2016 as Athletic Supervisor at the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse, later serving as Program Director before becoming Area Director in Ansonia. He lives in Ansonia with his wife and two sons.
Taylor Maynard
Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse
Program Director
Taylor, a lifelong resident of Ansonia, began her journey with the Smilow Club in 2011 as a Summer Camp Counselor. Over the years, she has grown within the organization, serving as Membership Coordinator and now as Program Director. Outside of the Club, Taylor stays actively involved in the community by supporting Ansonia Football at both the youth and high school levels. Above all, she enjoys spending quality time with her greatest motivation—her son, Jordan.
Lindoria Pittman
Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse
Membership Coordinator
Michael Cannici
Elizabeth Shelton School Satellite Program Senior Site Coordinator
Evie Montalvo
Booth Hill School Site Coordinator
Alain Marcelin
Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse
Membership Coordinator
Club History
Our Board of Directors
Christopher Douglas
Board President
The Own Your Future Foundation
John Schaible*
Chairman of the Board
SDG Innovations
Richard Carroll
1st Vice President
Mazda Financial Services
Nicholas DaPaz
2nd Vice President
bakertilly
David Murcko
Treasurer
Griffin Hospital
Susan M. DeLeon*
Secretary
Iroquois Gas Transmission System
Board of Directors
Edward Andrade, Community Member
Keenan Carey, Carey & Guarrera Real Estate
Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA, LPC
David Condon, Diversified Nonprofit Services
Nicholas DaPaz, bakertilly
Michael DeLeon, CDW
Michael P. Healey*, Stevens Ford Lincoln
Andrew Fernandes, Carter Mario Law Firm
Fernanda Ferrari, Community Member
Robert Lesko, Cross Insurance
Vincent Luzietti, Trident Funding
Brian R. Marcucio, MCS Same Day Deliveries
Ben McGorty, State Representative
David Murcko, Griffin Hospital
Matthew Olival, The Entrepreneur LLC
Adam Pacheco, West Hartford Fire Department Deputy Chief
Joseph A. Pagliaro, Jr.*, Riverview Funeral Home
Frederick W. Serra, The Entrepreneur LLC
Lisa Serra, The Entrepreneur LLC
Dominick Thomas, Esq.*, Cohen & Thomas
Jimmy Tickey, District Director – Congressman Jim Himes
Linda Welch, Community Member
* Past President
Lifetime Board
Arlene Clancy
Martin Coughlin
Louis Dagostine
Patrick Carey*
William C. Nimons*
Jack O’Donnell
Calvin K. Price*
Kenneth E. Schaible*
Charles H. Sullivan*