Management Team

Brady Levensohn

Executive Director

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

I oversee everything HuskyTHON-related, from our 34-person Management Team to every event and initiative we run. I also work with staff at UConn, Connecticut Children’s, and CMN to ensure HuskyTHON is running efficiently and effectively.

Hannah Rodriguez

Vice President of Communications

Office Hours: Mondays, 10:00 AM

As the VP of Communications, I oversee all visuals regarding HuskyTHON, and ensure that branding remains consistent. I am in charge of the communications directors and create timelines for them to work effectively!

Dana Ulrikesen

Vice President of External Relations

Office Hours: Mondays, 11:00 AM

As Vice President of External Relations, I spearhead the integration of our external communities including alumni, K-12 students, and patients with our on-campus community. I support my directors so that these programs can grow to their full potential!

Christopher Roy

Vice President of Finance

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM

As Vice President of Finance, I lead a team of Finance Directors in managing HuskyTHON’s fundraising operations, ensuring the successful coordination of physical and online donations throughout the year. I oversee fundraising data and financial tracking by maintaining accurate reports, monitoring progress, and analyzing performance through DonorDrive and internal tracking systems.

Nora Broderick

Vice President of Internal Relations

Office Hours: Mondays, 9:00 AM

As the Vice President of Internal Relations, I oversee the Directors of Entertainment, Special Events and Volunteers, Hospitality, DEI, and Stewardship, as well as being responsible for planning and executing our events throughout the year.

Lucy Fader

Vice President of Membership

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 2:00 PM

Facilitates registration and membership of HuskyTHON participants. Supports the directors of Morale, Dancer Relations, Campus Affairs, and HuskyTHON Rising Leaders

Annabel Hirschenfang

Director of Content Marketing

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM

As the Director of Content Marketing, I oversee the creation and execution of all stories and posts for the HuskyTHON social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and X, as well as the mini Instagrams! I create graphics, write captions, and collaborate with everyone on the Management and Communications teams to advertise and spread the word about all things HuskyTHON!

Sophie Jones

Director of Marketing Strategy

Office Hours: Thursday, 11:00 AM

As Director of Marketing Strategy, I work alongside the rest of the communications team on our campaign, branding, and social media platforms. I help maintain our socials and website, as well as brainstorming and running analytics to ensure that these platforms have effective outreach and innovative ideas.

Ava Hatch

Director of Merchandise

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM

I oversee anything merchandise related, which includes planning, designing, coordinating, and distributing the merchandise for HuskyTHON 2027! I also run and organize HuskyTHIFT!

Taedra Tsecaris

Director of Media

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM

As the Director of Media, I document all things HuskyTHON by capturing events through photos and videos, creating campaign videos, and managing the TikTok account. I also lead the Media Captains to create meaningful, engaging content that is shared throughout the year!

Karlisse Wills

Creative Director

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM

As Creative Director, Karlisse oversees HuskyTHON’s visual brand and brings the mission to life across every touchpoint, from campaign logos and Instagram graphics to event flyers and creative assets for initiatives throughout the organization. She partners closely with the Communications Team to support smaller Instagram accounts and keep HuskyTHON’s messaging cohesive, engaging, and impactful.

Jenn Souza

Director of Alumni Relations

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM

As Director of Alumni Relations, I lead efforts to engage former participants and graduates. I build and activate an extensive network of past dancers, coordinate alumni events, draft newsletters, and encourage graduates to continue supporting our cause.

Tori Black & Kyle Serino

Co-Directors of Hospital Relations

Office Hours: Thursdays, 9:00 AM

As the Co-Directors of Hospital Relations, we work to strengthen the connection between the UConn community and the Miracle Families at Connecticut Children’s. We do this by coordinating cause-connection initiatives throughout the year and ensure that our Miracle Families feel celebrated and at the heart of everything HuskyTHON does.

Adriana Guerrera & Devin Keith

Co-Directors of JonaTHONs

Office Hours: Thursdays, 11:00 AM

As Co-Directors of JonaTHONs, we work to establish and grow the JonaTHONs program, which is made up of K-12 schools that put on a wide variety of fundraisers benefiting HuskyTHON and Connecticut Children’s.

Sydney Brown

Director of Program Logistics

Office Hours: Mondays, 1:00 PM

As the Director of Program Logistics, I help develop and supplement HuskyTHON’s external events, having to do with Alumni and our JonaTHONs program. I am also in charge of bringing these groups to on campus events and helping engage them in our initiatives!

Julia Deane

Director of Analytics

Office Hours: Mondays, 12:00 PM

I am responsible for creating and maintaining all spreadsheet trackers for donations, as well as donor and participant engagement. I do this by pulling DonorDrive reports and analyzing the data for HuskyTHON 2027!

Teagan Price

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 11:00 AM

As the Director of Corporate Partnerships, I conduct research, as well as outreach to gain partnerships for HuskyTHON 2027. My position consists of building and maintaining relationships with businesses to support HuskyTHON’s mission, and reach new heights in fundraising.

Tommy Nash & Kevin O’Neill

Co-Directors of Donation Management

Office Hours: Fridays, 12:00 PM

We oversee all offline and physical monetary donations, including canning money, Cans for Kids, and Cash Register Cans to ensure all funds are accurately recorded in the HuskyTHON DonorDrive tracking systems.

Kendyl Roelofsen

Director of Strategic Fundraising

Office Hours: Thursdays, 12:00 PM

As the Director of Strategic Fundraising, I research new fundraising initiatives to keep our community engaged and excited. I also work alongside a group of captains to set up canning locations, and manage all Cash Register Cans!

Hannah Janiec

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM

As Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, I work to foster a welcoming and accessible environment by engaging with diverse campus communities and promoting inclusive engagement in our organization. I lead initiatives that increase representation, amplify diverse perspectives, and ensure HuskyTHON’s events and programming reflect the diverse experiences of the UConn community.

Aryanna Debenedetto

Director of Entertainment

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM

As the Director of Entertainment I work to supply fun and engaging activities to all of our events throughout the year! One of my main jobs is planning our 18-hour dance marathon in the Spring!

Emma Honcz

Director of Hospitality

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM

As the Director of Hospitality, I organize food options for all HuskyTHON events to ensure dancers are fueled for every activity throughout the year.

Brendan Duhamel

Director of Special Events & Volunteers

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM

As the Director of Special Events & Volunteers, I work to recruit vendors for events such as Kickoff, Fall Fest, and Night-Of, creating opportunities for them to showcase and sell their products while supporting our fundraising efforts. I also oversee volunteer coordination for Night-Of, managing scheduling and staffing to ensure every shift is filled and the event runs smoothly.

Vinny Naccarato

Director of Stewardship

Office Hours: Fridays, 10:00 AM

As Director of Stewardship, I work to ensure HuskyTHON participants feel recognized, appreciated, and motivated throughout their involvement. I help manage participant incentives, celebrate key milestones like Comma Club and HuskyTHON Hero, connect with companies and vendors for support, and create meaningful ways to keep participants engaged and valued.

Annabelle Slaughterbeck & Olivia Gumula

Co-Directors of Campus Affairs

Office Hours: Fridays, 11:00 AM

As Co-Directors of Campus Affairs, we work to increase engagement within the UConn community by giving presentations, facilitating informational tables, and outreaching across campus. We also oversee the general participant team, Jonathan’s Huskies, informing and encouraging students.

Maxine Lapine & Will Clark

Co-Directors of Dancer Relations

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2:00 PM

As the Co-Director of Dancer Relations, we oversee and lead all of HuskyTHON’s teams, organizations and clubs’ Dancer Representatives, in order to provide them with the correct tools and information to motivate their teams all year long. We also lead a team of incredible captains that oversee a handful of DRs all year for them to help their respective teams succeed.

Nate Snyder

Director of HuskyTHON Rising Leaders

Office Hours: Mondays, 2:00 PM

I work exclusively with first-year dancers who are looking to take a bigger and more hands on role in the HuskyTHON community. Through weekly meetings, I help these dancers get valuable insight into all things HuskyTHON, to help prepare them for leadership positions of their own.

Andrew Stranko & Jess Cohen

Co-Directors of Morale

Office Hours: Fridays, 1:00 PM

As the Co-Directors of Morale, we lead the most energetic team of participants, made up of 200+ members that help other participants stay engaged throughout the year. We also choreograph the annual Morale Dance.