Mary Grande
Community Development and Outreach Manager
Mary Grande joined the Shoreline Chamber as Community Development and Outreach Manager in July 2023. In her role, Mary will work with members and not-yet-members in the Shoreline Community, lead some of the Chamber’s Signature Events such as the Women of Excellence Luncheon and find new inroads to strengthen the community of the Shoreline Chamber and each of the towns we represent.
Mary was previously a Community Relations Specialist at New Reach and was the Connecticut Development Manager for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. In her role as a member of the GNHCC, she chaired their Non-Profit Council and served as an ambassador.
Mary has also served on a variety of Boards in the Branford Community including the Branford Festival Committee and Corporate Board, BACA (Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance), and the Branford Board of Education. She is currently vice-chair of the Branford Counseling & Community Services Commission and a member of the development committee of New Reach.
Mary and her husband Bob have resided in Branford for 35 years and are the proud parents of their three adult children, Jonathan, Jenna and Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law Melissa.
Mary can be reached at (203) 488-5500 or
Mary@shorelinechamberct.com