Our staff
KAREN SCOTT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Karen Scott is a former educational administrator of 25 years and has found her passion in philanthropy to support under-resourced kids. Within the past 6 years, Karen has been a senior leader in development at various nonprofit organizations where she created a culture of philanthropy through authentic engagement and meaningful stewardship. Karen earned a Master of Science in Human Capital and Leadership Management and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from New York University. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Management from LaSalle University. Karen joined KEYS in June, 2022.
GRETCHEN ANDERSON
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Gretchen Anderson has a background in the education and nonprofit fields. She lived and taught abroad in the Dominican Republic and has worked as both a teacher and administrator in ESL programs for adults at UCONN Stamford and CT State Norwalk. Before coming to KEYS, she was the ELL Program Director at Building One Community in Stamford, running an adult ESL program that served around 1000 adult learners annually. Gretchen has a Master’s in TESOL from Hunter College and a BA in Spanish Literature from Wesleyan University.
AMY GRISWOLD
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Amy Griswold earned a Master of Music from Ithaca College in 2012 and pursued post-graduate coursework at UCONN’s School of Public Policy (Nonprofit Management) and the Hartt School of Music (Violin). Additionally, Amy earned professional teaching credentials through the International Suzuki Association of the Americas while in graduate school. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Amy taught undergraduate music education courses and supervised music education majors at the IC Lab School. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Amy earned a Bachelor of Music from Wichita State University. Amy is inspired to contribute to KEYS’ mission by helping Bridgeport students reach their educational goals. Amy benefited from a gift of free violin lessons for 11 years from her childhood teacher and was able to attend music school through full-tuition undergraduate and graduate scholarships.
DAWN LOPEZ
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dawn Lopez is an accounting professional with experience in both public and private organizations, including serving as an auditor at Ernst & Young and working in accounting roles within private companies. She has developed strong expertise in financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations. In addition to her work in accounting, she is actively involved in a nonprofit organization, where she helps connect families who have limited access to resources with the information and support they need. She also volunteers in music education, serving as treasurer and assisting with a wide range of administrative and operational tasks in two music programs. Dawn has a strong passion for music and believes in its ability to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BILL YOUNG, CHAIR
Consulting actuary for over 35 years with Aon, an HR consulting and outsourcing firm, former Board member of the Norwalk YMCA, clarinetist with the American Chamber Orchestra. BS in Applied Mathematics from Brown University. Served on the KEYS Board from 2009-2018, and rejoined in 2019.
GREG SMITH, TREASURER
Greg Smith has worked in HR and the total rewards field for more than 25 years, including working as a compensation consultant at Mercer's San Francisco office, as well as holding a number of compensation & benefits roles at PepsiCo, including leading global compensation, leading global benefits, and leading rewards across PepsiCo's Asia, Middle East & Africa operations based in Dubai. He holds a B.A. in history from Brown University, an M.A. in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He loves outdoor activities, including bicycling, competitive swimming and hiking. He is an avid reader, and he and his family love to travel. Greg is also on the board at Green Chimneys School, and he is an active volunteer at Feeding Westchester & the Fairfield County Food Bank. Greg joined the KEYS Board in 2023.
LIANE ROSEMAN, SECRETARY
Liane Roseman has been a lifelong advocate for children. She believes in the power of compassion, speaking up unequivocally, and taking action to create equity, access and systemic change. Liane earned a BFA in Film and Television from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She worked at NBC Productions, NBC News, and The Children’s Advocacy Center of Manhattan. She served for four years on the Board of Trustees of The Mead School in Stamford, CT. Liane was involved with GLSEN Connecticut for several years; GLSEN is a multi-racial, intergenerational LGBTQ+ organization working nationally and locally to transform K-12 educational systems in the United States. She served on the Parent Advisory Board for Special Services and 504 in the Wilton Public Schools, and most recently served on the Board of the Wilton Youth Council. Liane is an avid reader, a writer, and is sustained by a deep connection with nature. She volunteers with Food Rescue US, a local, direct food rescue organization that is decreasing food insecurity in Fairfield County and across the country. She and her husband Rich currently live in Wilton, CT, and have two grown daughters. Liane joined the KEYS Board in 2023.
GREG BAUER
Greg has been in healthcare for the past 14 years, focused on advising and commercializing companies with digital technologies that support clinicians with patient care. Much of this time he has been a Senior Fellow and Strategist at HITLAB, a New York City-based non-profit that provides research, education and consulting services for providers, health plans seeking digital health solutions. He joined HITLAB after completing his Master of Science in Health Care Delivery from Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine in 2018. Previously, Greg worked with digital and mobile media companies, including Softbank and Ticketmaster, serving in business development and marketing roles. Greg began his career in Chicago with Crain Communications and spent 15 years in magazine publishing, eight of which were with Advertising Age. He lives in Rowayton with his wife, Julie, and they have two grown daughters, Sarah, living in London, and Ellen, in Brooklyn. Greg joined the KEYS Board in 2017.
EDWIN FARROW
Owner of The Farrow Law Firm, which specializes in real estate transactions, and Owner of ASF Consulting & Networking Services, which provides research, legal writing, and business development consulting for small businesses. Earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology at Auburn University and a law degree at Quinnipiac University School of Law. Deeply rooted in the Bridgeport community, Ed has served as Bridgeport Police Commissioner and was the founding Board member of the Great Oaks Charter School, a middle and high school serving over 500 students in grades 6-12. Ed joined the KEYS Board in 2021.