Co-President – Laura Damm
A native of East Brunswick, NJ, Laura is a long-time resident of Fairfield, CT. She currently serves as the Controller for a Bridgeport-based non-profit behavioral health organization. Deeply committed to the mission of OCD Connecticut, Laura is passionate about supporting education and outreach efforts for those affected by OCD.
Drawing from her own lived experience, she recognizes the importance of compassionate support in navigating mental health challenges. A graduate of Lehigh University, Laura is one of seven siblings and is the proud mother of three grown children and grandmother to three grandchildren. On weekends, she enjoys long walks with her husband and their dog, Fitz.
Vice President – Urban Leimkuhler
Urb Leimkuhler is a retired actuary, executive, and consultant to the property/casualty insurance industry, having held positions at firms in Baltimore, New York, Worcester, MA, and Princeton, NJ. He received a BA degree in Math from Loyola University (Maryland).
Urb has been a director of civic and educational institutions in Maryland and Connecticut. He and several colleagues formed Fairfield Senior Advocates in 2015, a non-partisan, all-volunteer organization that advocates at the Town and State level for senior retention and welfare. Areas of focus include senior-friendly housing, taxation of seniors, and protection of vulnerable seniors.
Several generations in Urb’s family have been affected by OCD, and he welcomes the opportunity to share experiences and learn more about the illness.
Secretary – Audrey Medd
Audrey, a resident of Danbury, CT, is a wife of a commercial brewer, mother of two beautiful fur babies, Barley (Cat) and Dennis (Dog), and a seasoned Trial attorney representing civil defendants in medical malpractice, premises liability, automobile liability, and dram shop actions. Audrey has been practicing law since 2004 and is admitted to the Bar in the State of New York and the State of Connecticut, as well as the United States District Courts of the Southern and Northern District of New York and the District of Connecticut. Audrey received her B.A. in Political Science/International Relations from the University of Delaware and her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Audrey is passionate about OCD advocacy and would like everyone out there to know that they are not alone in this struggle. Her hope for OCD CT is to bring awareness, education, and support to help people and families struggling with this debilitating disorder. In addition to being Secretary, Audrey is also our Social Media Outreach Liasion.
Treasurer – Rocco Clericuzio
Rocco, a resident of Trumbull, CT, graduated from Norwalk State Technical College (now CT State Community College Norwalk) with an associate’s degree in Data Processing and from the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He has worked in the fields of accounting, software technical support, software quality analysis, and computer consulting. Rocco is currently the bookkeeper and real estate business manager for a family business. He began experiencing OCD symptoms in his adolescence and was finally diagnosed with OCD in his mid-twenties. Through many years of therapy and peer support, Rocco has learned to manage his OCD and live a productive life. As a passionate OCD advocate, Rocco is extremely enthusiastic about volunteering his services to OCD Connecticut so that he can contribute towards promoting more OCD awareness, education, and advocacy to the community. In addition to being Treasurer, Rocco is also the webmaster of our website. Additionally, he is a member and webmaster of the Fairfield County OCD Support Group.
Board Member at Large – Sara Carpenter
Sara, a native of Killingworth, CT and a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, has lived experience with obsessive compulsive disorder. At a young age, Sara began developing obsessions and compulsions that have worn many different hats over the years including perfectionism, contamination concerns, and moral scrupulosity. It wasn’t until her late twenties that she was diagnosed and began effective treatment for OCD. With the help of her therapist and the support of others, Sara has come a long way in her journey to recover, and has a greatly improved quality of life free of the limits set by OCD. Sara is passionate about raising awareness in the hopes that people will be able to access proper diagnosis and treatment sooner. Sara enjoys spending her free time hiking with her fiancé, birdwatching, gardening, and volunteering.
Board Member at Large – Amy Angelastro
Amy is a lifelong Connecticut resident and graduate of Fairfield University. With a passion for helping people, Amy has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. Knowing several people close to her with OCD, Amy has seen the importance of psycho-education, resources such as the IOCDF, therapy, and support groups. Amy is excited for her role as a board member of OCD CT to help spread awareness of OCD and related disorders, as well as build community, and help stop the stigma that surrounds mental health issues. Amy has been inspired by others being open and sharing their lived experience with OCD and is excited to learn more. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to concerts, traveling, and volunteering. She lives in central CT with her fiancé and their dog.