Mel serves as President of the Hartford Firefighters Retirees Association, leading with heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to service. She works tirelessly to keep members connected and informed, always emphasizing the importance of being there for one another. Mel understands the strength of the brotherhood and sisterhood that defines the Hartford Fire Department, and she is devoted to ensuring that bond continues long into retirement. Her passion for unity, communication, and mutual support guides everything she does for the Association and its members.