Danbury, CT (October 26, 2023) – The Danbury Student and Business Connection (DSABC), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering mentorship programs between students of Danbury Public Schools and local business employees, is thrilled to announce the hiring of Alexis Koukos as its new Executive Director. Koukos brings with her a decade of experience in student programming and business operations, most recently serving with the Western Connecticut State University Foundation. She previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer at the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, where she advanced their mission of increasing access to social and emotional learning. Additionally, Koukos has held a management role with the Charles Ives Authority for the Performing Arts, bringing valuable leadership experience in fiscal management, program development, event management, and grant research to her new position at DSABC.
DSABC Board President Jen Tomaino expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “Alexis’ history of leadership in the local business community and her depth of experience in student-based programming will be invaluable to our mission of serving the Danbury Public Schools. The board is confident that her ideas and energy will enable our current programs to flourish and bring more business and community interest to DSABC. We’re excited to have her on board.”
Koukos herself shared her excitement about taking on the new role, saying, “I’m thrilled to lead DSABC and drive impactful mentorship programming in the Danbury Public Schools. This role has been on my radar for a number of years, as I have always felt my career focus aligns strongly with DSABC’s mission. I look forward to working with our mentors and Danbury students, engaging further with the greater Danbury business community, and continuing to expand our presence in western Connecticut.”
Danbury Superintendent of Schools Kevin Walston also welcomed the new hire, noting, “We’re excited to see Alexis, a product of the Danbury Public Schools, hired to lead such impactful programming for our students. I look forward to continuing our work with DSABC and further increasing access to mentorship opportunities for the Danbury students.”