Eleta earned a Ph.D. in guidance and counseling from the University of Michigan in 1978, beginning her exceptional career in the counseling profession. Eleta is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut and nationally certified since 1984. In 1995, she became the director of the counseling department and in 2002 she was named assistant director of the Center. During her time at the Center, Eleta has established new programs, such as the Human Resources Institute for Talent Development and Retention, which provides training pertinent to those in the human resources field. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Connecticut MBA program and at St. Joseph College. An engaging public speaker, she has worked with many organizations within the Greater Hartford area, including UTC Corporate Headquarters, Pratt & Whitney, American Eagle Federal Credit Union and Hartford Hospital. Eleta's many contributions were recognized in 2006, when she received the "Distinguished Professional for 2006" award from the Connecticut Counseling Association. Beyond her work at the Center for Professional Development and as an educator, the long time West Hartford resident is a mother of two. In her leisure time, she enjoys jazzercise, hiking, singing and travel. She has traveled throughout Europe, Asia and Central and South America.Associate Director of the Center and Director of the Career Counseling Department

 

With a 30+ year history in career counseling, Ron was delighted to join the staff of the Center for Professional Development in 1998. He began his counseling career after obtaining his master's degree in educational research and psychological testing. Ron also holds a CAGS in guidance and psychological services. He maintains a special interest in assessment of individual talents and inclinations as they relate to choosing career and life activities. In his spare time, Ron spends time with his two daughters and wife of 36 years. He enjoys athletics, playing guitar and carpentry.

 

After completing her master's degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin, Cathy relocated to the east coast, where she began an extensive career in both career and personal counseling. Cathy has been a career counselor at the Center for Professional Development for over 20 years. In addition to working with the diverse members of the public that utilize the Center, Cathy has also had the opportunity to provide career counseling to employees of several of the Center's corporate affiliates. The mother of two has lived in Suffield for 21 years. In her spare time, Cathy enjoys gardening, reading and hiking.