Alumni Spotlight - May 2025
Andrea Corcoran (’13 BA HDFS)
Andrea (Bouchard) Corcoran earned her Bachelor of Arts in (HDFS) with minors in Gerontology and Sociology from UConn in 2013. Growing up, Andrea had a close relationship with her grandparents, who were a big influence in her life. Since graduating, Andrea has built a career advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older adults.
While earning her undergraduate degree, Andrea completed an internship at the Mansfield Senior Center, an experience that would play a pivotal role in shaping her professional journey. This internship provided her with invaluable hands-on experience and laid the foundation for her future careers in the municipal sector.
After graduation, Andrea worked part-time in senior activity roles at both the Glastonbury and Vernon Senior Centers. In 2015, Andrea's career advanced when she was hired by the Town of Farmington as their Community & Recreation Program Assistant. In 2018, Andrea expanded her knowledge by earning a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy from Bay Path University. This advanced degree equipped her with the tools to further her leadership abilities and strengthen her contributions to the local community. After five years of impactful work, Andrea was promoted to Senior Center Coordinator, where she continued to make a difference in the lives of seniors in the Farmington area.
In January 2023, Andrea accepted a new role as the Director of Senior Services for the Town of Southbury.
In May 2024, Andrea and her husband Chris, along with their cat Olivia, relocated to Watertown, CT. In addition to her professional work, Andrea is a proud member of the Tribury Rotary Club, where she actively participates in community service projects.
See Previous Alumni Spotlights
2024
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
2023
January- Maria Tsamaase
February- Andrea Lopez Salazar
March- Annelise Lapides
April- Katherine Velez
May- Gary Steck
June- Lois Sadler
August- Jessica Dunn
September- Jennifer Cecarelli
October- Blake Brandes
November- Sara Johnson
December- Linette Azzi-Lessing
2022
January- Kristina Sluzewski-Soderholm
February- Luke Russell
March- Rona J. Karasik
April- Elizabeth (Beth) Wilke
May- Kate Kellet
June- Diondra Brown
July- Amy Roberge
August- Jill Popp
September- Tatiana Melendez-Rhodes
October- Joshua Miller
November- Ashely Dyer
December- Samantha Shaak