Kari Gutierrez

Kari Gutierrez is the Program Director at Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) since May 2021. Prior to this role, Kari was the ERSEA & Social Service Manager at Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County. Kari has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as a Master's degree in Early Childhood Studies Administration, Management, Leadership from Walden University. Kari has also served in various roles within the Greater Norwalk Head Start Program, including Center Director and Family Service Manager.