Alumni Spotlight - October 2025


ROSELIND VELEZ AMAKER (‘15 BA HDFS)

 

Headshot, Roselind Amaker

Roselind Amaker is a passionate and dedicated first-generation academic who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Couples and Family Therapy. As a proud UConn alum, she earned her HDFS BA, with a minor in Women’s Studies, in 2015. She later obtained her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University in 2020.

With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including seven years as a mental health Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Roselind has committed her career to supporting and empowering individuals and families. Her research focuses on the reintegration of military service members into their families and communities, and she is a passionate advocate for racial equity and cultural inclusion.

As a skilled bilingual therapist, Roselind excels at connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds across all stages of life. She currently works in the Young Adult Services program at the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services while also managing her private practice, Blooming Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC. Roselind's work reflects her unwavering commitment to healing, equity, and community impact.


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January- Michael Munoz 

February- Jessica Gagnon 

March- Amber Eddy Martinez 

April- Susan Bartle-Haring 

May- Melissa Lovitz 

June- Mamta Saxena 

July- Cheryl Hilton 

August- Tonya Kmetz 

September-Paige Desjardins 

October- Taylor Maag 

November- Colleen Vesely 

December- Christine T. Perkins