Operation Fuel Names Roxanna Booth Chief Advancement & Communications

Roxanna Booth has joined Operation Fuel as its Chief Advancement and Communications Officer.

In this new position, Booth will manage all of Operation Fuel’s development and marketing functions. Her responsibilities include overseeing fundraising, philanthropic support, communications, public relations, marketing and social media.

“As Operation Fuel continues to grow and evolve, Roxanna will provide the necessary leadership to successfully create new funding opportunities and to develop and implement an integrated communication and resource development strategy,” said Operation Fuel CEO Brenda Watson.

Booth, who lives in West Hartford, is a graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. She most recently served as Chief Philanthropy Officer and Co-Executive Director of Hartford Youth Scholars.

ABOUT OPERATION FUEL: Operation Fuel is the only year-round emergency energy assistance program in Connecticut, providing help with electricity, water, natural gas, oil, and other energy bills to residents across the state. Thanks to supporters and donors, Operation Fuel is able to flip the switch for families, helping seniors, children, and people with medical conditions stay warm, keep the lights on, power devices for cooking and refrigeration, and have access to running water for drinking, hygiene, and laundry. To help power families, you can visit the website and donate or text OPFUEL to 44321.