Richard DelValle
Richard DelValle is a man in long-term recovery, celebrating 18 years of sobriety. His life is a living testimony to the power of recovery and the belief that lasting change is possible for everyone. After rebuilding his own life, Richard dedicated himself to helping men suffering from addiction find freedom, stability, and purpose.
In 2014, Richard founded New Beginning Recovery Houses, creating structured, supportive environments where men can heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. In 2018, he expanded his mission by launching Redemption House, a nonprofit organization committed to saving lives and providing a safe place for men in early recovery — especially those coming directly from the streets, hospitals, or treatment centers.
His heart is deeply set on serving men who are still suffering, believing they deserve more than survival — they deserve freedom from addiction and a good life worth living. Recovery rebuilt Richard's life, and his mission is simple and unwavering: to give that same gift of recovery to every man who is willing to take it.
Xingxing Chen
Xingxing Chen majored in Business English and has spent over 10 years in the financial field, helping individuals and families build financial confidence, literacy, and long-term security. Licensed across multiple states nationwide, Xingxing has worked with countless families to strengthen their financial foundations and create pathways toward lasting stability.
With a deep passion for financial education, Xingxing believes true empowerment begins with understanding money — how to manage it, protect it, and make it work for the future. She strongly believes that recovery is holistic — not only physical, mental, and emotional, but financial as well. Through education and guidance, she is committed to helping people break financial cycles, rebuild trust, and move forward with confidence.
Lisa Gray
Lisa Gray is a Simsbury, Connecticut nonprofit leader and longtime community advocate who previously founded A Promise To Jordan after losing her son, Jordan Arakelian, to an accidental heroin and fentanyl overdose. Since then, she has served on the boards of multiple nonprofits and brings that experience to her current work helping strengthen Redemption House.
With a focus on reducing stigma, expanding access to support, and building strong, sustainable programs, she is helping Redemption House grow into the best version of itself and better serve people working to stay sober.
Wendy Lang
Wendy Lang brings over 30 years of experience in the recovery field along with a bachelor's degree in business management. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to service, with a focus on building strong partnerships and connecting individuals to life-changing treatment.
Wendy's strategic acumen is rooted in both her extensive experience in behavioral health and her background in sales and planning within the financial services and real estate industries. At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection — she is driven by a passion for supporting recovery through compassion, collaboration, and consistency.
Jonathan Maffeo
An engineer by profession and a man in long-term recovery, Jonathan is celebrating 3 years of sobriety after coming to Redemption House directly from the streets. With no place to go, he slept on a Redemption House couch and committed fully to the recovery program.
Through structure, accountability, and perseverance, he rebuilt his life, returned to work, and now holds a government engineering position. Today, he gives back by mentoring men new to recovery, leading by example and showing what is possible when someone is given a second chance. His journey is a living testimony that recovery works when hope, support, and action come together.
Joseph R. Mirrione
Joseph R. Mirrione is a retired Connecticut trial attorney with a 47-year legal career devoted to civil litigation, professional responsibility, and legal education. He is a former President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and a recipient of the Paul Tremont Award for Advocacy. For 22 years, Joe taught trial advocacy at the University of Connecticut School of Law, emphasizing practical skills, ethics, and disciplined courtroom analysis.
In recent years, he has worked closely with Redemption House, assisting with the development of policies and procedures, risk management planning, community relations, and grant writing — bringing a structured, experienced approach to strengthening the organization's governance and long-term stability.