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New Canaan, Norwalk Residents Join Open Doors Board

Open Doors announces the appointment of New Canaan resident Alex Tuff and Norwalk resident Jody Proct to its Board of Directors.

Press release from Open Doors:

July 7, 2020

Open Doors, a Norwalk-based nonprofit organization dedicated to effectively addressing issues that face people dealing with homelessness and housing insecurity, recently welcomed local residents Alex Tuff and Jody Proct to its board of directors.

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Alex Tuff is a New Canaan resident who currently oversees operations and business strategy as a Principal of Winged Keel Group, headquartered in New York City. An expert in transformative strategy development, Alex is looking forward to working with the Open Doors board and staff on strategic initiatives that will help Open Doors strengthen its programs and services to become an even better resource for our neighbors in need.

South Norwalk resident Jody Proct is the director of planning at Darien Sports Shop and an active member of several local organizations, including the League of Women Voters of Norwalk. Jody’s analytical skillset and her ties to the community will be invaluable to the board.

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Jeff Erdmann, Board President, said "We are pleased to announce that Jody Proct and Alex Tuff have joined the board of directors at Open Doors. They each bring unique perspectives and professional experience that will be an incredible asset to the community that Open Doors serves.”

“Open Doors heeds the call to action for meaningful long-term solutions to address homelessness in our community,” said Alex Tuff. “I’m excited to bring the skills I’ve developed over two decades as a business strategist to this incredible organization.”

“I’m looking forward to working with my fellow board members,” said Jody Proct. “Open Doors has been making a difference in Norwalk for decades, and I’m excited to help shape its future.”

Open Doors’ board of directors is an active group of dedicated volunteers from a wide array of backgrounds who share a commitment to helping people dealing with homelessness and housing insecurity in the greater Norwalk area.


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