West Hartford state lawmaker Andrew M. Fleischmann, a long and outspoken voice for children, has been named the next CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters in Hartford.
Fleischmann, 47, a nine-term state representative from the 18th House District, will succeed Laura Green who retired in June and subsequently was named president of the Connecticut chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, officials said Wednesday.
“We are excited that Andy has agreed to lead Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters into this new era for the agency,” said Chairman William J. Carew. “Andy’s unique blend of energy, intelligence and passion, and his experience in both the private and public arenas, will help us to expand the impact of our mission in the communities we serve.”
“I can think of few organizations that help children more profoundly than Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Fleischmann said in a statement. “Studies show that the support it gives at-risk children makes them less likely to become involved with drugs, alcohol, or crime. And it makes them more likely to stay in school, get good grades and reach their full potential. I am honored and excited to have been selected as Nutmeg’s next President & CEO, and can’t wait to get started.”
He has represented the 18th House District since 1995. He serves as chairman of the Education Committee and chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee for Education.
A longtime advocate for children, Fleischmann has championed sweeping reforms to help ensure that all of Connecticut’s children have access to high quality education that prepares them for the 21st century workplace.
Fleischmann has spent the past six years as chief operating officer of Speedreading People, a communications training firm.
Fleischmann received a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, graduating from its Woodrow Wilson School of Public Affairs. He earned an M.A. in history from Stanford University.
Fleischmann, his wife and two daughters live in West Hartford.
