Dantaya Williams

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and families in the area. Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford offers programs that focus on academic success, health and wellness, character and leadership, Steam, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce readiness. The organization has achieved measurable and sustained impact, with programs such as "Power Hour: Making Minutes Count" and "Passport to Manhood" teaching self-directed learning strategies to help members reach their academic potential. Boys & Girls Club of Hartford has a teen pregnancy rate of less than 1% for their members and 87% of member parents say their clubs are a lifeline that enables them to work full time. The impact of a single dollar invested in the Boys & Girls Clubs contributes significantly to the health and vibrancy of Hartford, CT.

The Connecticut Forum provides live and unscripted conversations among renowned experts and celebrities, and community outreach programs including the Connecticut YOUTH Forum. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT.