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Our Staff

The Cove Coordinating Office Staff

The Coordinating Office is located at:

1113 A South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410

Click on staff names to send an email or call 203-634-0500

Allison Gamber

Executive Director

Brooke Viens, LCSW, LADC

Program Coordinator

Ingrid Podwil

Fundraising, Communications and Events Specialist

Judie Volosin

Administrative Assistant

Allison Gamber is the Executive Director and oversees and directs Cove activities that include: Cove family sites, professional development and school programming, Camp Erin, administration, community outreach, fund development, campaigns, grants and donor recognition, marketing, and day to day operations of The Cove.

Our Family Program and Camp Compassion Connecticut Coordinator provides support for The Cove's programs, including registration for the Family Program, "Good Grief" School Program, Camp Compassion, professional development, community outreach, training, and referrals.

In Ingrid’s role as Fundraising, Communications and Events Specialist, she coordinates events such as Run for The Cove and focuses on communicating The Cove's mission to provide hope and healing to grieving families to the public.

Judie's position as Administrative Assistant, she supports The Cove's vital day to day operations by processing donations, speaking with program families, and maintaining and up-to-date donation platform. In addition, she assists with financial processes, organizational tasks, and provides exceptional support to all Cove staff members.