Rocky Hill Resident Named to Board of Marrakech

Marrakech, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has selected a new President and CEO, Heather LaTorra, a Rocky Hill resident and 28-year employee at the organization.

Heather has many years of experience teaching and supporting individuals and families. She received her Bachelors Degree, then her Masters of Science in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to her years of service at Marrakech, Inc., Heather has worked for the Brooklyn School for Special Children and as an adjunct instructor for the University of Bridgeport’s IDEAL program and at Southern Connecticut State University. She serves as a volunteer on several local nonprofit Boards.

Heather started at Marrakech in an entry-level position and grew along with the organization, pioneering new supports and services as well as implementing sound business and administrative practices.

“Marrakech is an extraordinary organization comprised of professional, hard working and dedicated staff, volunteers and inspiring individuals that I am proud to be associated with for all of these years,” LaTorra said. “I am honored and looking forward to entering this new chapter as leader.”

Marrakech is a diverse nonprofit organization that has been providing person-centered, unique, and cost conscious human services for children and adults, with and without disabilities, in Connecticut for over 40 years. The supports provided include career training and support, intensive medical and behavioral treatment, safe affordable housing, family services and access to community resources. Out of the multitude of services provided the two shared outcomes are improved self sufficiency and quality of life.

Based off a release from Marrakech, Inc.