Norwalk Organization Welcomes 2 New Members To Board Of Directors

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk-based Family and Children's Agency announced this week the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

According to a news release provided by FCA, Norwalk residents Carolyn O'Brien, a nonprofit leader, and Kenneth Waller, a committed healthcare executive, have both been welcomed to the organization's board.

"We are delighted to welcome Carolyn and Ken to our Board of Directors," CEO Robert Cashel said in a news release. "Their expertise and passion for strengthening a community make them a wonderful addition to our leadership team. I look forward to the meaningful work we will accomplish together."

O'Brien has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropic consulting and outcomes-based grantmaking. She has dedicated her career to advancing the missions of organizations that serve communities and families, according to FCA.

She is the co-founder of Stepping Stones Museum for Children, founding partner of Mission Bridge and formerly the executive director of Viking Global Foundation.

In addition to these roles, O'Brien has volunteered for numerous community organizations. A graduate of Smith College, she also received an MBA from J.L. Kellogg School of Management and began her career in advertising before transitioning to nonprofit work, according to FCA.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the FCA team and supporting its social services mission, which is more critical than ever," O'Brien said in a news release.

Waller has over 20 years of experience pioneering innovative healthcare service models to address the medical demands of society's most vulnerable populations across the United States and beyond, according to FCA.

Currently the CEO/COO of Norwalk Community Health Center, he also serves on multiple non-profit governing boards in the Norwalk region.

Waller holds a BA in public administration with a concentration in public finance and public policy from Kean University and an MBA in healthcare systems management from Fairleigh Dickinson University's Silberman College of Business, according to FCA.

"I am thrilled to join FCA as a board member and am looking forward to working with the leadership to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the Greater Norwalk region," Waller said in a news release.

The organization also noted it was honored to welcome O'Brien and Waller to its leadership and looked forward to their contributions in helping the agency continue its mission of building better lives for children, families, adults and seniors throughout the community.

More information about FCA is available on the organization's website.