About Us

Located on nearly eight acres in the heart of town, the Darien Community Association is a privately-funded nonprofit organization. Since our founding in 1923, we make a positive impact on our community through offering educational and cultural opportunities, connection, sustainability and public green spaces. The DCA is an award-winning event venue for corporate events and weddings. Our members, partners, neighbors and over 100 volunteers give back to our community, participate in special programs and make a lasting impact through volunteer opportunities and scholarships to Darien High School students.

The DCA

Office Hours

Monday to Friday from 9am-3pm

Location

274 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Liza Smith

Liza Smith

President

Caroline Burke

Caroline Burke​

Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham​​

Elisabeth Drew

Elisabeth Drew

Liane Hamilton

Liane Hamilton​

Sue Kunze

Sue Kunze

Fiona Leonard (1)

Fiona Leonard​

Deirdre McGovern

Deirdre McGovern​

Suzanne Mulliken

Suzanne Mulliken

Laurie Orem

Laurie Orem

Jim Phillips

Jim Phillips

Sarah Ritchey

Sarah Ritchey

John Ruddy

John Ruddy

Flora Smeaton

Flora Smeaton

Terrie Van de Graaf

Terrie Van de Graaf

Bert von Stuelpnagel

Bert von Stuelpnagel

The DCA Team

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The DCA relies on sales revenue from the brick-and-mortar Thrift Shop to serve our community and care for our historic properties. Online sales is an area of increasing opportunity for the Thrift Shop, as we have a large amount of inventory – from boutique clothing items to heirloom china to precious collectibles to one-of-a-kind accessories – that can be offered on specialized sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Real Real. 

Email cover letters and resumes to [email protected].

Online Seller for the DCA Thrift Shop (1)

Erin Noonan

Executive Director
203-655-9050 ext 124

Julie Callery

Office Manager
203-655-9050 ext 110

Kim Adams

Programs Manager

203-655-9050 ext 113

Stephen McGeachy

Facilities Manager
203-219-5200

Ritu Duenwald

Accounting Manager

203-655-9050 ext 111

Susan Graham

Private Events Manager
203-655-9050 ext 112

Debra Danile

DCA Thrift Shop Manager
203-655-4552

Megan Gunther

Property Administrator
203-655-9050