Founder: Crystal Lentz Hi! My name is Crystal Lentz, and I am one of the Founders of CBTI! I am from Haddam and some of my hobbies include music, art, and spending time with family, including my pets, and friends. This past May I graduated from Quinnipiac University, with my BS Health Science Studies along with music and psychology minors! This July I will be starting in the QU Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program! I am currently interested in specializing in Hand Therapy, along with hopefully helping cancer patients and individuals with prosthetics. I am truly passionate about this organization and cause. My cousin Vincent passed away from brain cancer at the age of five, and I hope that raising awareness and funds will help to further find a cure. Please feel free to reach out to learn more about myself, the organization, and ways to get involved!
Founder: Krysta Pereira Hi! My name is Krysta Pereira and I am one of the Founders of CBTI. I am from Cromwell and I am a rising sophomore at Middlebury College. Some of my hobbies include volleyball, golfing, and watching movies. It has been super exciting to be able to put on events these last five years and I am excited for the future of our organization! Please feel free to reach out with any questions about the organization and how to get involved!
Vice President: Ania Gradzki Hi! My name is Ania Gradzki and I am Co-Vice President of CBTI. I am from Cromwell and I am currently a rising sophomore at Boston College. Some of my hobbies include tennis, reading, and cooking. Feel free to reach out to learn more about my role and the charity!
Vice President: Aanchal Bhatt Hi! My name is Aanchal Bhatt and I am Co-Vice President of CBTI. I am from Cromwell and I am going to be a sophomore at UConn. Some of my hobbies include going to the beach, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music. Being a part of CBTI has brought me many new experiences and amazing friends which I am so grateful for! Feel free to reach out if you have to learn more about my role or the charity! :)
Treasurer: Peyton Schneider Hi, I’m Peyton Schneider, the treasurer of CBTI. I go to UConn and am majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics. In my free time I like to play bass guitar, garden, and cook.
Social Media Coordinator: Alyssa Chapman Hi! :) My name is Alyssa Chapman and I am the Social Media Coordinator for all our accounts. I am a rising sophomore at the University of Connecticut in hopes of becoming a Veterinarian. Some of my hobbies include art, baking, and hanging out with my cats. Feel free to reach out if you want to learn more about me or the charity!
Event Coordinator: Samana Naqvi Hi my name is Samana and I am the Event Coordinator. I am also a student at Uconn studying finance.