Mission Statement
At the Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation, our mission is to empower Bridgeport public school athletes to excel—developing their skills, confidence, and sense of purpose through the transformative power of sports.
The Foundation
The Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013 in partnership with the Bridgeport Public Education Fund. We work to enhance the athletic experience for student-athletes, fostering growth, camaraderie, and achievement.
We focus on:
- Celebrating the Power of Sports:
Showcasing how athletics inspire teamwork, leadership, and lifelong skills that extend far beyond the field. - Equipping Teams for Success:
Providing training, equipment, and uniforms that empower athletes to perform at their best. - Expanding Opportunities:
Offering access to high-quality off-season training and development programs to help athletes sharpen their skills.
Our mission is about creating opportunities for young people to grow, compete and realize their full potential.
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Board of Directors
Neil Kavey – Chair
Retired Athletic Director
Bridgeport Public Schools
Marge Hiller – Secretary
Retired Executive Director
Bridgeport Public Education Fund
Brett Gustafson – Treasurer
Principal
James J. Curiale School – Bridgeport
Edward Buckmir
Encova Insurance
Stratford, CT
Michael Daly
Retired Editor
CT Post
Peter Finch
Attorney
The Finch Firm
Steve Finnegan
Newtown Savings Bank
Richard Greenwood
The R.B. Birge Co.
Bridgeport, CT
Jessica Grossarth Kennedy
Attorney
Pullman and Comley
Sal Hanaif
Head Boys Soccer Coach
Bassick, H.S. – Bridgeport
Chris Johnson
Principal
Fairchild Wheeler, H.S. – Bridgeport
Helen Moran
Retired Administrator
Bridgeport Public Schools
Lee Nastu
Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department
Dianne Nolan
Retired Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Fairfield University
Danielle Robles
JP Morgan Chase
Warner Rodriguez
UCONN Fire Department
Barbara Rogo
Retired Administrator
Bridgeport Public Schools
Portia Scott-Thiam
Director of Science
Bridgeport Public Schools
Alison Sexton
Sr. Associate Athletic Director
Fairfield University
Mark Smith
Vice President – Wells Fargo
New York, NY
Sarhanna Smith
Principal
Read School, Bridgeport
Genevieve Speer
Sports Broadcasting/Law School
James Speer
Morgan Stanley
John Staples
Shelton Police Department
Advisory Committee
Paul Catuccio
Athletic Director
Bridgeport Public Schools
Joel Green
Attorney
Green and Gross, P.C.
Joseph Henry
Financial Advisor – Retired
Prudential
Joe Larcheveque
Former Chair, Bridgeport BOE
Miran Nasharty
Teacher
Bridgeport Public Schools