Meeting/Lunch at WEPCO
Kiwanis Club of Wilton – Guest Speakers
Lori Fields – Executive Director
John Prist – Programming Rockstar
Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12:15–1:30 PM as the Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes Lori Fields, Executive Director of Trackside Teen Center, and John Prist, Trackside’s Programming Rockstar, as our featured guest speakers.
Trackside Teen Center plays a vital role in the Wilton community by providing teens and pre-teens with a safe, welcoming space designed by teens and for teens. Through after-school activities, open hours, and weekend events, Trackside helps young people build positive social skills, strengthen self-esteem, and develop the confidence and character needed for healthy relationships and academic success.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Trackside relies entirely on community support to fund its programs, facility maintenance, and initiatives that serve a broad cross-section of Wilton’s teens. By offering a fun, engaging, and alcohol- and drug-free environment, Trackside gives teens a place to connect, grow, and thrive beyond home and school.
Come learn more about the incredible work Trackside is doing to support and inspire the next generation in our community.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Agenda
12:15 PM — Meeting begins
12:30 PM — Lunch is served
1:00–1:30 PM — Speaker presentation and Q&A
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: WEPCO Parish Hall, 48 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT
Full Event Images
About Lori Fields & John Priest
LORI FIELDS
Executive Director
Lori joins Trackside as our new Executive Director after serving 3+ years as a member of the Board of Directors, most recently as Vice President of the Board.
With a Master’s Degree in Social Work from NYU and more than 25 years of research and professional experience in human behavior & potential, Lori passionately and urgently understands the importance of how children feel about themselves during adolescence. Her deep research shows that it’s our story of belonging in our middle & high school years that sets the foundation for how we feel about ourselves for the rest of our lives.
Her position at Trackside allows her to utilize her unique blend of clinical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to make a foundational impact on the well-being of both our youth & community at large.
A transplant from NYC, Lori has lived in Wilton with her husband, Mark and 3 children for over 7 years. She’s extremely active in the community and you’ll usually see her on some sports field somewhere.
Lori’s top priority at Trackside is creating a culture where anyone who steps foot inside our door, feels like they belong. She’s particulary excited about the workshop / artist loft that she and John Priest recently created, giving the teens at Trackside a new and inspired place to build, create, imagine, explore and hangout. It’s basically the she-shed she’s always wanted, so if you’re looking for her, she’s usually up there working on a project or in deep conversation with someone.
She is thrilled and honored to carry forth the inspired and devoted work of all those who brought Trackside to where it is today.
JOHN PRIEST
Programming Rockstar
John’s passion and energy with the teens is invaluable in his role as Trackside’s Program Rockstar.
John dreams up, coordinates and oversees select programs and events for our teens and is here to coach, mentor and engage with them afterschool each day.
When not making kids of all ages smile by dressing up as Buddy the Elf, Darth Vader, Greatest Showman Ringmaster or Captain Zero, he’s most definitely rocking his 80’s outfits.
John is a 6th grade teacher at Middlebrook Middle School here in Wilton (one of the most loved according to our Tracksiders!) where he also lives with his wife, Heather and 2 daughters.
John’s passion and creative program planning is a source of great energy, inspiration & enthusiasm, helping both our teens & staff thrive. He wears many hats (well in his case visors) at Trackside) helping to take great care of Trackside in every way.
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 by saulwgoldberg
Meeting/Lunch at WEPCO – Mar. 18, 2026
Meeting/Lunch at WEPCO
Kiwanis Club of Wilton – Guest Speakers
Lori Fields – Executive Director
John Prist – Programming Rockstar
Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12:15–1:30 PM as the Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes Lori Fields, Executive Director of Trackside Teen Center, and John Prist, Trackside’s Programming Rockstar, as our featured guest speakers.
Trackside Teen Center plays a vital role in the Wilton community by providing teens and pre-teens with a safe, welcoming space designed by teens and for teens. Through after-school activities, open hours, and weekend events, Trackside helps young people build positive social skills, strengthen self-esteem, and develop the confidence and character needed for healthy relationships and academic success.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Trackside relies entirely on community support to fund its programs, facility maintenance, and initiatives that serve a broad cross-section of Wilton’s teens. By offering a fun, engaging, and alcohol- and drug-free environment, Trackside gives teens a place to connect, grow, and thrive beyond home and school.
Come learn more about the incredible work Trackside is doing to support and inspire the next generation in our community.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Agenda
12:15 PM — Meeting begins
12:30 PM — Lunch is served
1:00–1:30 PM — Speaker presentation and Q&A
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: WEPCO Parish Hall, 48 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT
Full Event Images
About Lori Fields & John Priest
LORI FIELDS
Executive Director
Lori joins Trackside as our new Executive Director after serving 3+ years as a member of the Board of Directors, most recently as Vice President of the Board.
With a Master’s Degree in Social Work from NYU and more than 25 years of research and professional experience in human behavior & potential, Lori passionately and urgently understands the importance of how children feel about themselves during adolescence. Her deep research shows that it’s our story of belonging in our middle & high school years that sets the foundation for how we feel about ourselves for the rest of our lives.
Her position at Trackside allows her to utilize her unique blend of clinical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to make a foundational impact on the well-being of both our youth & community at large.
A transplant from NYC, Lori has lived in Wilton with her husband, Mark and 3 children for over 7 years. She’s extremely active in the community and you’ll usually see her on some sports field somewhere.
Lori’s top priority at Trackside is creating a culture where anyone who steps foot inside our door, feels like they belong. She’s particulary excited about the workshop / artist loft that she and John Priest recently created, giving the teens at Trackside a new and inspired place to build, create, imagine, explore and hangout. It’s basically the she-shed she’s always wanted, so if you’re looking for her, she’s usually up there working on a project or in deep conversation with someone.
She is thrilled and honored to carry forth the inspired and devoted work of all those who brought Trackside to where it is today.
JOHN PRIEST
Programming Rockstar
John’s passion and energy with the teens is invaluable in his role as Trackside’s Program Rockstar.
John dreams up, coordinates and oversees select programs and events for our teens and is here to coach, mentor and engage with them afterschool each day.
When not making kids of all ages smile by dressing up as Buddy the Elf, Darth Vader, Greatest Showman Ringmaster or Captain Zero, he’s most definitely rocking his 80’s outfits.
John is a 6th grade teacher at Middlebrook Middle School here in Wilton (one of the most loved according to our Tracksiders!) where he also lives with his wife, Heather and 2 daughters.
John’s passion and creative program planning is a source of great energy, inspiration & enthusiasm, helping both our teens & staff thrive. He wears many hats (well in his case visors) at Trackside) helping to take great care of Trackside in every way.
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