January 13, 2026, BRIDGEPORT, CT – Wakeman Boys & Girls Club (WBGC) has announced that Xiomara Coleman has joined the organization as the Unit Executive Director for its Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse in Bridgeport, CT (2414 Fairfield Avenue).
Coleman will be responsible for planning a broad range of programs within the Clubhouse and will manage daily operations. The Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse is one of three WBGC Clubhouses across Fairfield and Bridgeport, in addition to two school-based sites.
“Xiomara is an outstanding addition to the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club team and will have an immediate impact on the surrounding community,” stated Sabrina E. Smeltz, CEO of Wakeman Boys & Girls Club.
Coleman brings nearly 20 years of experience working with youth and families and has a strong record of delivering high-quality programs that support diverse communities. Prior to joining WBGC, she served as Deputy Director of Community Engagement for New York Edge, where she led a portfolio of programs focused on improving youth academic outcomes, strengthening youth and family wellness, and deepening family and community engagement. She is known for her human-centered, mission-driven leadership style and her commitment to building strong, collaborative teams. She is passionate about creating inclusive environments where staff, members, and families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
“I am excited to join Wakeman Boys & Girls Club and to collaborate with the passionate team at the Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse who are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for youth and families to grow, thrive, and succeed,” stated Coleman.
WBGC strives to provide a safe space and an inspiring environment for youth and teens, and to help them reach their full potential. To learn more, contact Leslie LaSala at llasala@wakemanclub.org or 203/908-3381 x 205.
About Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Since 1913, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club has provided a safe place for youth and teens after school, evenings, and weekends. Focused on Academic Success, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Wellbeing, and Life & Workforce Readiness with nationally acclaimed programming, the Club continues its mission “to guide and inspire young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible people. The organization serves over 4,000 youth annually through its Smilow-Burroughs and Madison Avenue Community Clubhouses in Bridgeport and its three locations in Fairfield: the Southport Clubhouse and McKinley and Holland Hill School-Based Sites. For more information about Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, visit www.wakemanclub.org.
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Leslie LaSala
Director of Marketing & Communications
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Fairfield – Bridgeport, CT
phone 203.908.3381 x205 | fax 203.908.3382
e-mail llasala@wakemanclub.org | web www.wakemanclub.org
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