Town Of Waterford: Gorman Named Human Services Administrator

Press release from the Town of Waterford:

May 4, 2022

Translate New position will supervise Senior Services and Youth & Family Services

Town of Waterford First Selectman, Rob Brule, has named Dani Gorman as the Town’s first Human Services Administrator, a position that will oversee Senior Services and Youth and Family Services by bridging the departments with one shared leader.

In announcing Dani’s appointment and new position, First Selectman Brule reaffirms his commitment to the autonomy of both departments with a greater continuity of care that serves the lifespan. The new Human Services Administrator will work to promote shared resources, enhance existing programming, strengthen community outreach and achieve cost-savings. The pandemic brought to light how important it is for municipalities to be responsive and help people recover from hardships. With this new position, endorsed and supported by the Town’s Senior Citizen’s Commission and Youth and Family Services Advisory Board, the Town will provide oversight that ensures residents of all ages have access to human services to support their most basic and critical needs.

Dani Gorman earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Connecticut State University in 1999 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1991 from Simmons College. She is a native of Waterford and currently resides in Preston with her husband Jay. She has two adult sons. She has served as the Director of Youth and Family Services since 2008, and has overseen Waterford Senior Services since March 2022, as Interim Director.

“Over the past ten years, Dani’s work has produced many new opportunities, encouraged inclusivity, and built strong partnerships. This change will promote new and exciting opportunities for residents of all ages in Waterford.” Brule said.

This press release was produced by the Town of Waterford.The views expressed here are the author’s own.