Main Street Community Foundation

Staff

Susan SadeckiSusan D. Sadecki, MBA, President and CEO

Susan was appointed President and CEO in January 2008. She works with donors to assist them in carrying out their charitable goals. She meets with attorneys, accountants and other professional advisors in order to assist their clients with estate planning. In addition, she staffs the Executive, Asset Development, Board Development, By-Laws and Personnel Committees of the Foundation. Susan’s role is to assess community needs and work with donors and charities to enhance the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.

Jarre BettsJarre Betts, Director of Programs and Community Relations

Jarre joined the Foundation in January 2001. She is responsible for coordinating all grants and the administration for all scholarship funds. She works with nonprofits in the community to assist them in many ways to make the communities we serve the best they can be. Jarre serves on numerous community committees to maintain the broad perspective of the community needs. She staffs the Distribution and Scholarship Committees.

Christine E. Utting, Accountant
Chris joined the Foundation in November 2011 and oversees the financial administration of funds totaling approximately $26 million. She is the principal communicator for financial matters and staffs the Audit, Finance and Investment Committees. Chris works with all agencies and donors to provide financial reports and other fund accounting information.

Samantha R. Rajotte, Program Associate
Samantha joined the Foundation as a summer intern in 2009 and was hired as the Program Associate in October 2011. She is responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s database, website and e-communications while assisting with grantmaking, communications and office management. Samantha is the designated liaison to the Foundation’s Women & Girls’ Fund and is responsible for supporting the donor development and fundraising efforts of the Fund. A 2007 Main Street Community Foundation scholarship recipient, Samantha graduated from Boston University.