Community Leaders Support Accessible Health Care

Fair Haven Community Health Care Advisory Committee

The Fair Haven Community Health Care Advisory Committee is a dedicated group of community leaders who share a commitment to ensuring everyone has access to high-quality health care. Acting as trusted advisors and liaisons to the broader community, these members bring valuable insights, connections, and resources to help advance FHCHC’s mission.

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How the Advisory Committee Works

The Advisory Committee meets annually or as needed to stay informed about FHCHC’s initiatives and the evolving landscape of health care. Members provide guidance, participate in special projects, and share their expertise to address key priorities. Smaller groups may also meet to focus on specific initiatives.

Meet Our Advisory Committee

Our behavioral health services cover mental health and substance use care. Here’s what you can expect:


  • Diane Ariker: Community Volunteer
  • Michael C. Bennick, MD, MA, FACP, AGAF: Associate Chief of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Roxanne Coady: Owner, RJ Julia Booksellers
  • John J. Crawford: President, Strategem, LLC
  • Lee Cruz: Community Outreach Director, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
  • Honorable Patricia Dillon: State Representative, Connecticut State Legislature
  • Emily Fine, MD: Gynecologist
  • Honorable Martin Looney: State Senator, Connecticut State Legislature
  • David Newton: President, Elm Advisors, LLC
  • Cynthia W. Rojas: Vice President Strategic Advancement, Clifford Beers Clinic
  • Shelly Saczynski: Community Volunteer
  • Thomas J. Sansone, Esq.: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Henness