Heather L. Connors, Ph.D
Heather L. Connors is Director of Research for Guardian Community Trust, Inc. (Community Trust), a non-profit organization located in Andover, Massachusetts, that advocates for guardianship reform through research, education and an active grant-making program. Heather has done ground-breaking research on guardianship issues, and prior to joining Community Trust, Heather was Guardianship Program Manager for Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Worcester, Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from The College of the Holy Cross and her Ph.D. in Gerontology from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
As a college student, I was required to complete an internship in order to receive my certificate in Gerontology. Like many of my classmates, I assumed I would help in…
Read MoreModels for Decisional Help Balancing Autonomy and Risk By Heather Connors, Ph.d. Photo Credit: Corinna Spinale One of the greatest challenges of serving as someone’s guardian or conservator is knowing…
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