Executive Director, Roni Goldberg
Roni joined ABC Westport in June 2025, bringing a blend of experience from both corporate and nonprofit sectors. A passionate advocate for equity and social impact, Roni is dedicated to building strong, sustainable organizations and engaging communities. In her role, she oversees all aspects of the organization—including fundraising, operations, board engagement, and community outreach—ensuring alignment with ABC Westport’s mission and long-term goals.
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Before joining ABC Westport, Roni held roles in corporate philanthropy and social
responsibility at the Viking Global Foundation, Tudor Foundation, and Tauck. There, she worked closely with nonprofits to support impactful programming and organizational growth. Her earlier nonprofit experience includes leadership at the Books for Kids Foundation, as well as youth-focused mentoring and programming with iMentor and Builders Beyond Borders.
Roni holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emory University. A longtime Westport resident, Roni has lived in the community for over 20 years with her husband and their two children, both graduates of Westport public schools. She is an active community volunteer and, in her free time, enjoys traveling, exercising, reading, spending time outside (Compo Beach), and most of all, being with family and friends.
Chef Sandra
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Chef Sandra joined ABC of Westport in April of 2023. Sandra was raised in Bridgeport, CT and graduated from Central High School.
Her culinary career started out as a prep cook at Hallbrook Hospital in Westport CT, where she worked for 5 years, with 2 great chefs, who taught her the ins and outs of the culinary world.
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Sandra moved to South Carolina for 15 years where she worked to perfect her craft in both casual dining and fine dining. She feels that her best culinary work was at a mental health facility for adolescents in Stamford, CT where she was more than just a chef to many of the kids.
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When Sandra is not working she likes spending quality time with her friends and family including her 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Sandra also enjoys watching sports, HGTV and the Food Network.
