WMN History
Hyacinth joined WMN as Director of Programs in 1998. Her responsibilities are to assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of agency programs. Hyacinth is also responsible for volunteer outreach and activities. Her job includes much one on one contact with WMN families to assists with their needs.


Personal History

• BS degree in Medical Technology and has worked in many social service areas and of the non-profit sector.
• Served as Director of the Eviction Mediation Program for a non-profit organization which services low-income families in the Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien areas.
• Served as Director of Girls Coalition in Detroit Michigan which helps young girls at risk.
• Volunteers as a mentor and has been on the board of the I Have A Dream Foundation of Stamford, which is a non-profit organization that helps inner city youth attend college.
• Member of the steering committee of the Women and Girls Fund, a subsidiary of the Fairfield Foundation, which addresses the issues of girls and women.
• President of the Fairfield County Chapter The Links, Inc. which is a non-profit organization comprised of African American women that provides cultural and educational resources for people in need of assistance.

What WMN Means To Me
I chose to work for WMN because I realize through this organization disadvantaged women can receive the resources they need to become strong, financial, independent individuals.


Most Memorable WMN Moment
One of my best moments took place at an annual WMN Christmas party for the women. A WMN client stood with tears streaming down her face and said 'The organization has saved my life.' She said that she now has a great support system, is getting an education, and has a new, wonderful job. As she put it 'I’m on my way!' For me, her statement and situation makes it all worthwhile. There’s nothing more defining to me than helping someone be the best they can be.