Our stories
Welcome Our Director of Early Childhood Education: Jess Bialecki
We are delighted to have Jess Bialecki join our team at such a transformational time for early childhood in Connecticut. Jess brings a rare combination of strategic insight, systems-level experience and a deep respect for the voices of practitioners, families and communities. Her leadership will enhance our capacity to develop innovative, collaborative solutions that enhance outcomes for our youngest children and drive meaningful change throughout the state.
Looking back on fy25 & looking ahead for fy26
In FY25, Social Impact Partners played a central role in driving some of Connecticut’s most ambitious and impactful initiatives.
Through close collaboration with statewide and local partners, SIP provided the leadership, strategy and capacity-building support that helped make historic progress possible — from securing a landmark investment in early childhood education, to shaping a visionary investment strategy for the CSCU system, to launching innovative, employer-led healthcare training programs.
Connecticut Makes Historic Investment in Early Childhood Education: Reflection
This past week marked a milestone moment for Connecticut and for the future of early childhood education in our state: the passage of bold and visionary legislation. As CT Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye said, “With this legislation, Connecticut provides an early childhood education model for the nation.”
Driven by Purpose, United in Progress: The ReNew CSCU Journey
Eighteen months ago, the SIP team began working with the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system. The team knew that CSCU is vital to economic mobility for millions of Connecticut’s residents, as it is the largest and most accessible form of higher education in our state.
Get To Know Our Executive Director: Mark Argosh
After 10 years, we sat down with Mark for a candid reflection on what he’s learned, what’s at stake and what keeps him inspired – from rebuilding belief in institutions to the ripple effect of empowering leaders, parents and communities.
Volunteer Partner Highlight: Mary Jaensch
Mary has been an SIP Partner for five years. She has spent much of her life and career driven by a deep curiosity about shaping the future and a passion for understanding why people do what they do. With 40 years of experience at top organizations, Social Impact Partners (SIP) has allowed her to apply her extensive strategic planning, consulting, and market research skills to support a greater purpose.