Commission On Aging

CoA ~ Interns

The Commission on Aging has been host to many internship opportunities over the last several years. The Commission offers students who have an interest in policy, community organizing, administration, and even anthropology a challenging and diverse learning experience. Students are involved in many different aspects of the Commission’s work including, monitoring bills related to aging issues, preparing and delivering of testimony, assisting with major special projects and conducting research work.

The Commission is grateful to its current & former students for their energy, skill and dedication. CoA staff member Deb Migneault reviews focus group data with CoA intern Lindsay Quillen.

~ Heather Sandler - Uconn Master of Social work intern (09-10) with a concentration in policy practice and aging.

~ Claire Cote – UConn Master of Social Work intern (07-08) with a concentration in policy practice and aging. Claire currently is employed as the Senior Services Coodinator for the Town of Canton.

~ Jennifer Leonard - UConn Master of Social Work intern (06-07) with a concentration in Administration. Currently employed as a Care Manager for Connecticut Community Care, Inc.

~ Lindsay Quillen - UConn Master of Social Work intern (Summer 2006) with a concentration in Administration. Currently employed as the Regional Manager of the CHOICES Programs of North Central CT.

~ Sue Raggo - Fordham University Master of Social Work intern (05-06) with a concentration in Administration. Currently working as a Care Manager at Connecticut Community Care, Inc.

~ Christine Sullivan – UConn Master of Social Work intern (05-06) with a concentration in Community Organization.

~ Angela Wright - UConn Master of Social Work intern (‘06) with a concentration in Policy.

~ Faith Vos Winkle - UConn Master of Social Work intern (04-05) with a concentration in Policy. Currently works for the Office of the Child Advocate.

~ Margaret George - Trinity, Undergraduate intern majoring in Anthropology. Margaret headed to Budapest after graduation.

~ Patricia Allen - Trinity, Undergraduate intern majoring in Anthropology. Upon completing her placement, Patty began working as researcher at Yale University.

~ Debra Sharkey – Trinity, Undergraduate intern majoring in Anthropology.

~ Jennifer Lakota - UConn Master of Social Work intern with a concentration in Community Organization. After completing her degree started working as a social worker at Hebrew Home and Hospital.

~ Deb Migneault – UConn Master of Social Work intern (’03-’04) with a concentration in Policy. Currently a CoA staff member!

~ Jennifer Throwe - UConn Master of Social Work intern with a concentration in Policy. Currently employed as a Field Representative for the Department of Social Services’ Aging Service Division.