Our Team
Our new Village team is dedicated to providing services to our community with the highest level of integrity
Mattia Rogers
Founder & CEO
I have ten plus years working with the mentally and physically
disabled community. I have dedicated the past few years to working with individuals battling with alcohol and substance abuse disorder. I currently work as an operations coordinator for AKNEW located in Hartford, CT. In 2023 I am currently continuing my education at Grand Canyon University obtaining my bachelor's degree in behavioral health science with
an emphasis in substance abuse. With all of my experience and continued education I
am striving towards helping build a greater community.
Marlena Rogers
Co-Founder
Located in Hartford, CT attending Grand Canyon University obtaining a bachelor's degree in behavioral health science emphasis in Trauma. I am the President of Aknew non-profit organization located in Hartford, CT. I work part-time as a Client Care Coordinator at Paramount Wellness Retreat, a detox and 30-day duo diagnosis program for individuals suffering from alcohol and substance abuse disorder located in Haddam, CT. With ten plus years' experience working with a diverse group of individuals from different ages, ethnicities, cultures, mental and physical disabilities. My dream from a young girl has been to create an organization where I can give back to the community with every opportunity given Our New Village is just the beginning of much more to come.
Sean Vining
President
Im from Queens, NY by way of Harford CT were I've lived for more than 17 years. In 2001 I graduated Hartford High School.Over the years I have been a skilled laborer, contributing 6+ years of building up the city of Hartford and other surrounding cities in Connecticut. As the President of Our New Village you can expect high integrity and quality service with a smile. As we believe in " community service that serves you"
Christy Jefferson
Operations Coordinator