WIN DAVIS
Executive Director
Since joining the Town Green District in 2001, Win has held several different positions in the organization before becoming Executive Director in 2012. Win has spearheaded a number of public space programs, events, and improcements to enhance the Downtown New Haven user experience.
A lifelong CT resident and long-time resident of Greater New Haven, Win earned bachelor’s degrees in History and Psychology from the University of Vermont. Win is a recipient of the New Haven Business Times “Forty Under 40” award and a graduate of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greater New Haven program. He received a Rising Star Award in 2012. Win has also been a speaker at the 2013 and 2015 International Downtown Association’s annual conference. In 2023, he was honored by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee, as the recipient of their Cornelius Driscoll Award for outstanding public service.
Win currently serves on New Haven Festivals, Inc. and Liberty Community Services Board of Directors.
Visit What We Do to learn more about Town Green's mission and goals.
MATTHEW GRISWOLD
Deputy Director
Matthew has been with Town Green since the winter of 2013 where he began as Manager of Public Spaces, since becoming the Deputy Director.
In his time here, he has directed the implementation of public space improvements in District 9, the Downtown Ambassador program, civic beautification, activating public spaces, streetscape improvements and other popular amenities such as the Terrasse outdoor dining program, street navigational signage, and the bistro table and chair program.
Visit Public Space Improvements to learn more about Matthew's projects.
TERRENCE MCINTOSH
Ambassador Manager
Joining Town Green District through StreetPlus Inc., Terrence has managed the Downtown Ambassador Program since 2015.
Originally from Connecticut, he enjoys working in and for a city he has known throughout his life and now visits often with his two daughters.
Terrence enjoys the ever-evolving challenges working at Town Green presents, from managing a team of over 30 to brainstorming new downtown improvement strategies.
Visit the Ambassador Program to learn more.
FRANCESCA VIGNOLA
director OF MARKETING & EVENTS
Francesca began at Town Green District in the spring of 2018, coming from a background of nonprofit fundraising, communications, design, and event management at organizations both inside and outside of the Greater New Haven area.
A downtown New Haven resident for approaching 10 years now, Francesca’s love for #NHV only continues to grow! When she is not liking your Instagram posts of New Haven or planning events, she spends her time attending as many as she can, dining (and taking food photos) at the city’s countless delicious eateries, making friends with downtown’s canine population, traveling and attending concerts. In addition to Stephanie, she also manages Town Green’s Director of Office Morale, Bug. (Scroll to end of page for his bio.)
Visit Events to learn more about Town Green's events & event partnerships, and be sure to follow us on social @DowntownNHV!
TARA VON SCHMIDT
Special Projects MANAGER
Tara joined Town Green in the summer of 2021, as the Special Projects Coordinator. Originally from Connecticut, she’s spent many years working in non-profit management, event production and with public art initiatives in New York City. She is excited to be back home, working directly with the community of New Haven and exploring new ways to involve public art Downtown.
When not working, you can most likely find her traveling, hiking, seeing live music or hanging out with her cat, Tony.
Visit Windowed Worlds, Straight Up Art & Intersection to Connection to learn more about Tara’s projects.
STEPHANIE FELIX
EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Stephanie began at Town Green in the summer of 2022 as the Events & Communications Assistant. After working with the New Haven Free Public Library, Stephanie is very excited to now put her degree in Advertising & Integrated Communications, from Quinnipiac University, to use in the downtown New Haven community in which she grew up.
She loves Downtown New Haven events, whether working the table at our own or attending any of the many others the city offers. When she’s not working, you can most likely find her reading, making friendship bracelets, and adding cool new stickers to her trusty water bottle.
DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS
Wave hello to our crew in yellow & blue! They are the green thumbs, event pros, direction experts, and friendly faces of downtown New Haven!
BUG
Director of office morale & official downtown greeter
Bug joined the Town Green District team on April 1, 2020, jumping into his duties enthusiastically and immediately exceeding expectations on all assignments. Bug enjoys long walks around downtown, attention, the Temple Plaza pet relief area, O.P.P. (other people’s puppies), and toasted hazelnuts.