Leadership & Board of Trustees

Bruce M. Topolosky  – Interim CEO

Bruce M. Topolosky is Managing Partner of Bruce Michael and Associates,Consultants, LLP, specializing in providing management consulting services to healthcare providers, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial review, operations assessment, organization development and facility planning, construction and implementation as well as Partner and Chief Strategic Officer of T2MED.  He served as President and CEO of Barnert Memorial Hospital Center in Paterson, NJ and as Executive V.P. and COO and later as Acting President and CEO at Robert Wood Johnson-University Hospital, and COO of Long Beach Memorial Hospital and the affiliated HRF.  Topolosky has a Masters in Health Care Administration from Long Island University and formally, a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in NY.  He is a U.S.  Navy & Marine Corps combat veteran having served with honors in Viet Nam.  He resides in Madison, CT.

WILLIAM KOWALEWSKI – Vice President / Mary Wade Healthcare

William (Bill) Kowalewski, Vice President of Mary Wade Healthcare, holds a Master of Public Administration Health Policy and Management from New York University and a BS in Mathematics. Most recently serving as the Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Administrator and VP of Aging Services at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) and before that as Executive Director of the Southington Care Center, he has also sat on several boards including serving as Treasurer of the national American Lung Association, President of the New York Lung Association, and board member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut.
With over 20 years experience in senior administrative roles in rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, Bill is excited to focus his passion for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional care for our residents.

VALERIE SANTOS – Vice President Employee Relations

Valerie joined Mary Wade in October 2022 bringing 18 years of Human Resources executive leadership experience in senior living.  She has overall responsibility for HR Operations including the administration of the wage, salary, and benefits programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to employment matters.  Valerie is a 2015 fellow of the LeadingAge Connecticut Leadership Academy and served as coach for the Connecticut Leadership Academy from 2017 to 2019. She earned a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the University of Hartford’s Center for Professional Development in 2013.  Valerie has over 27 years of Human Resources experience working at Duncaster, a Life Plan community and ING Investments. She is most proud of establishing and championing the Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Wellness programs.  She brings to Mary Wade proven strategies for talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention approaches.  She earned her B.S. in Marketing at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI along with an Associates Degree in Public Relations, Advertising and Retail Management.

Shaun Mastroianni- Vice President Chatham Place at Mary Wade

Shaun joins our team with nearly 20 years of healthcare experience in senior living and rehabilitation operations. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Administrator at Connecticut Baptist Homes, he is known for improving performance, strengthening teams, and driving financial turnarounds.

He has led major initiatives including an $8 million renovation and the launch of a memory care unit that reached 100% occupancy within eight months. Shaun holds an MBA from the University of New Haven, is a Connecticut Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and serves on the board of Covenant Homeless Shelter of New London.

IVETTE OLIVERAS – Property Manager

Ivette joined Mary Wade in 2013 as a Leasing Assistant and was promoted just four months later to Property Manager of Chatham Village, the residential properties located on the Mary Wade campus. Known for her leadership and dedication, she has played a vital role in strengthening Mary Wade’s connection to the Fair Haven community.

For several years, Ivette has helped lead the annual Fair Haven Community Parade and organize events that bring together residents, families, local organizations, and older adults. She has also helped create meaningful partnerships with local universities and community groups to foster intergenerational experiences for Mary Wade residents.

Outside of work, Ivette is a devoted wife and mother of three and is currently in the process of adopting a fourth child. Her passion for community, service, and family continues to make a lasting impact throughout Fair Haven and the Mary Wade community.

Maria Olmo- Vice President of Residential Care Home

Tom O’Connor – Chief Financial Officer

H. Tom O’Connor is a strategic CFO and Private Equity executive specializing in driving growth and financial transformation for public, private, and venture-backed companies in the healthcare industry. Career began working for major institutions—including GE Capital, Prudential Securities, Citicorp and Hospital Corporation of America where he focused on navigating highly regulated SEC, CMS, and FDA environments to execute complex business turnarounds, strategic market entries, and corporate restructurings. He served as CFO and founding partner of Atlantic Medical, a transatlantic healthcare private equity fund for 13 years.   He also served as CFO of Medical Excellence which provided concierge medical services in emerging growth countries in partnership with major hospitals including Mass General, NY Hospital, Johns Hopkins and Stanford Hospitals. In addition, he was CEO of a medical textile company and a healthcare finance company. Mr. O’Connor has served on 19 boards, and directed major financial milestones, including raising $2.9 billion in capital and successfully executing 14 IPOs including two nursing home chains. He holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Union College.