New 2025 LGH Board Members

Dr. Nicole Miller

Dr. Nicole Miller is the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at both Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport. She works to create a campus environment where all students and employees feel valued and included. Joining Goodwin University in 2010, Dr. Miller has held key roles in Student Affairs, emphasizing inclusive and supportive communities.

In 2021, she founded EquityCorps Group, a firm that collaborates with Connecticut nonprofits to help them achieve their goals. Dr. Miller’s approach focuses on co-creating cultures of positive change and designing strategies that inspire growth and development.

She holds a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University, where her dissertation examined how higher education institutions can better prepare students for a diverse, multicultural workforce. Dr. Miller is also a graduate of the 2012 Leadership Greater Hartford Quest Program.

Jeff Hines

Dr. Jeffrey F. Hines is the Interim Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Connecticut and Chief Diversity Officer for UConn Health. With extensive leadership in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), he has led successful initiatives in health systems, education, and nonprofits locally and nationally.

At UConn Health, Dr. Hines focuses on strategies for recruiting, retaining, and mentoring junior faculty and administrators from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine.

Dr. Hines holds a Medical Degree from Brown University, completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Georgetown. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has significant research in cancer, healthcare disparities, and racism in medicine.

Active in his community, Dr. Hines serves on several boards, including the Corporation Board of Fellows at Brown University and the Urban League of Greater Hartford. He resides in West Hartford with his wife, enjoying cooking, distance running, and collecting African-American art. Dr. Hines is also a graduate of the 2022 Leadership Greater Hartford Executive Orientation Program.

Pamela Lofton-McGeorge

Pamela Lofton-McGeorge has over 25 years of experience in human resources across healthcare, government, and manufacturing. As CEO and Founder of Aspire First Group, she specializes in HR, culture, leadership, and career development.

With 12 years at Hartford Healthcare, Pamela served as Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, driving initiatives that fostered an inclusive culture. She also teaches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UConn’s School of Business.

Pamela holds a BS in Human Resources Management from Central Connecticut State University and an MS in Healthcare Management from the University of Saint Joseph. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)®.

She serves on the boards of Leadership Greater Hartford and the Connecticut SHRM State Council and is a member of several professional organizations. Pamela is also a graduate of the 2023 Leadership Greater Hartford Executive Orientation Program.

Greg Hammond

Greg Hammond, CFP®, CPA is a financial coach, author, and speaker who is on a mission to make a positive impact in peoples’ lives. As Chief Executive Officer of Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors, he empowers investors through education and coaching to have more comfort and confidence about their finances so they can be inspired to experience new possibilities and do more that matters.

Greg speaks at national conferences, estate planning councils, religious and nonprofit organizations. Based on his book, You Can Do More That Matters®, he’s been invited to appear on radio shows across the country. Greg co-hosts Your Money, Your Purpose, a podcast and former iHeartRadio radio show. He writes for The Street’s Retirement Daily and has appeared in CNBC.com on the topic of Succession Planning, the Wall Street Journal on Earning Income While Making a Gift, and the Hartford Business Journal Nonprofit Notebook for Planned Giving.

A graduate of Miami University with a B.A. in Accounting, Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and Certified Public Accountant. Greg enjoys golf, hiking, running, and sampling local craft beers. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut with his wife. Greg is also a long-time Lessons in Leadership attendee and supporter of Third Age Initiative.