About Connie

Constantine Alleyne, revered as the “Queen of the Pivot,” embodies resilience, leadership, and an unyielding commitment to empowerment across multiple industries. With a career spanning over two decades, Constantine has made significant strides as a former Prison Health Services Administrator and a Senior Manager at Pratt & Whitney, where she expertly manages a $350M budget and implemented transformative reforms. As the visionary Founder of the Civilian Corrections Academy and the Kendall Wyche Foundation: Rising Above Diabetes, Constantine continues to break new ground, championing education, safety, and wellness in both the corrections system and broader community. Her dynamic presence as a speaker, author, and educator resonates powerfully, inspiring others to transcend limitations and embrace change.

Constantine’s literary contributions, including the transformative “The Cage Was Her Cocoon” and the poignant “Mommy Please Don’t Let Me Die Here,” reveal her personal and professional journey with heartfelt candor and profound insight. Her works serve as a beacon of hope and resilience, particularly in the face of life’s most challenging moments, such as navigating the complexities of Type 1 Diabetes. Beyond her written achievements, Constantine’s recognition as a Woman of Excellence by the School of Criminal and Social Justice in 2024, one of the Top 100 Women Leaders of Connecticut in 2022, and her active roles on the Connecticut Small Business Advisory Council and the Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association Board of Trustees underscore her unwavering commitment to leadership, diversity, and innovation.

Expanding her influence even further, Constantine is now spearheading a new construction safety initiative, Alleyne Safety Partners (ASP) under Alleyne & Co. LLC, a certified women- and minority-owned business. Her deep-rooted experience in occupational health, safety, and risk management uniquely positions her to lead third-party safety oversight for various projects. With a team of board-certified construction health and safety technicians, Constantine is dedicated to ensuring that safety and well-being are at the forefront of these critical infrastructure projects, reinforcing her legacy as a leader who consistently drives impactful change in her community and across diverse sectors.