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, Brule said in a release he 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.

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.

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