Root Center Annual Years of Service Awards

June 13, 2024

Every year, the Root Center hosts a Years of Service Awards event. This event is meant to celebrate our staff who have been with the organization for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. This year, we held part of the ceremony in our beautiful Manchester Memorial Garden, and then finished with a dinner inside of our Manchester facility. We are so appreciative to have staff who have made Root a place to call home for so many years. We are so thankful for each and every person's years of dedication and efforts.


Congratulations to:

Rodney Alexander, Norwich - 5 years

Shannon Arnone, New Britain - 5 years

Taylor Burgos, Doctors, Hartford - 5 years

Michelle Langevin, Henderson Johnson, Hartford - 5 years

Ryan Nicoletti, Manchester Administration - 5 years

Kelly O'Heron, Torrington - 5 years

Liza Pollard, Central Admissions, Hartford - 5 years

Amanda Roy, New Britain - 5 years

Sheri Watts, Manchester Administration - 5 years

Yolanda Villanueva, New Britain - 10 years

Jessica Wozinak, Henderson Johnson, Hartford - 15 years

Ray Bishop, Henderson Johnson, Hartford - 20 years

Eric Rosario, Doctors, Hartford - 20 years

Kim Pascale, Henderson Johnson, Hartford - 25 years

Maria Sanchez, Manchester Administration - 25 years


If you're interested in a career with Root, please check out our current openings here!


Check out some highlights from the event in this video:

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