Rebecca Atwell

Rebecca spent the first 18 years of her career in the healthcare and non-profit sector, forming strategic partnerships with key business, civic, and social leaders; dedicated to serving children, adults and families in the community. Today she serves as a National Grid Lead Key Account Manager, working with some of the largest commercial and industrial customers in the Capital Region.

Rebecca’s interest in serving on the Connect Center for Youth Board stems from the unique programming offered at the Center to close the gap in the City of Cohoes and the Greater Capital Region, specifically increasing opportunities for workforce development in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Management from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from the Sage Colleges of Albany.

In addition to her passion for serving the community, Rebecca enjoys being a Boy Mom. Her son, Hunter, aspires to be an engineer someday and loves the Connect Center for Youth!