Gemma Fontanella Ebstein

Background

Ebstein, Gemma Fontanella was born on July 14, 1961 in Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Richard Netto and Eleanor Marie (Mloganoski) Fontanella.

Education

Associate of Arts with honors, Hartford (Connecticut) College Women, 1981; Bachelor cum laude, Williams College, 1983.

Career

Director alumnae admissions and student activities, Hartford College for Women, 1983-1985; assistant director alumni programs and development, Connecticut Wesleyan University, Middletown, 1985-1987; assistant director development, Manchester Memorial Hospital, 1987-1988; director development, Young Women’s Christian Association of New Britain, Connecticut, 1988-1990; associate director capital campaign, Hartford State Company, since 1990. Member development board Hartford College for Women, 1986-1988.

Achievements

• Gemma Fontanella Ebstein has been listed as a noteworthy Fundraising executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Society Fundraising Executives (public relations committee 1987-1990), HartfordColl. for Women Alumni Association (annual fund chair 1986-1988, reunion chair1986, alumni county 1985-1987), Williams College Alumni Association (executive com.1984, treasurer 1981-1988, vice president 1988-1990, president since 1990), Planned Giving Group of Connecticut, Women in Development, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: physical fitness, photography, volunteerism.

Connections

Married Alan Richard Junior, January 21, 1989.

Father:

Richard Netto Fontanella

Mother:

Eleanor Marie (Mloganoski) Fontanella

Spouse:

Alan Richard Junior