Transparency

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Public Engagement

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Accountability

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Transparency ~ Public Engagement ~ Accountability ~

Meet Melanie

Melanie has been a resident of Wallingford for over 40 years. She is an alumna of Sheehan High School, class of 1994. She and her husband, Stephen Rossacci, built their family home in 2001, where they continue to reside and have raised three children – Tyler, Sydney, and Brady. Their family also includes a golden retriever named Kodiak. Melanie and Stephen own Triton Athletics, a gym in Wallingford. The Rossacci family enjoys athletic activities and supporting each other’s pursuits, from high school and college events to CrossFit competitions, marathons, and adventure races.

Professionally, Melanie brings over 25 years experience as a Senior Managing Consultant, with expertise spanning population health, children’s behavioral health, strategic grant planning, and juvenile justice. Her background includes substantial work in both state government and non-profit sectors, where she has championed causes such as youth welfare and social justice. Melanie is recognized for her leadership, networking, and collaborative skills, consistently fighting for important community issues. Melanie is on the Boards of Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven and the Coalition For A Better Wallingford.

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Family

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A white dog with a pink nose and dark eyes, wearing a red bandana with white polka dots, sitting on a patterned round rug with hardwood floor in the background.
Six people, three men and three women, standing outdoors in front of a black metal fence with a flagpole and an American flag behind them. It appears to be autumn, and one woman is wearing a basketball uniform with the number 23.

Sports Mom & Wife

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A person wearing a football helmet and a gray Under Armour T-shirt is holding a football in their hand during daytime outdoors.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a white and black basketball jersey with the name DELPHI and the number 23, holding a black and teal bat over her shoulders and smiling confidently.
A young person wearing a lacrosse helmet with a face guard, looking towards the side, outdoors with green trees in the background.

Small Business Owner

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A smiling man and woman standing with crossed arms against a plain white background, both wearing red athletic shirts with the words 'TEAM TRITON' printed on them.