Christina Zarotney of Old Saybrook leads the Connecticut branch of Empower, a nonprofit supporting children and young adults who have lost a parent. She oversees the program’s mentorship initiatives, carefully matching grieving children with adults who share similar experiences, and organizes statewide events—including Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gatherings—to foster community and healing. A former language arts teacher and current literacy coach for Madison Public Schools, Christina is equally devoted to education and service, volunteering extensively with the Old Saybrook Public Schools PTO. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to helping young people discover resilience and hope.
