Litchfield, CT — CJR (formerly Connecticut Junior Republic), has named Cassandra Reyes, LCSW, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Cassandra will become the first Latina and first female President and CEO in the history of CJR.
Reyes’ appointment represents a full-circle moment for the organization. She first joined CJR in 2008 as an intern in the Success Always Follows Education (SAFE) After-School Program. Over the past 18 years, she has advanced through a series of roles—including case manager, clinician, program director, and most recently Director of Residential Services—before being selected to lead the organization. Read the full release here.