Our Staff
Our staff are dedicated individuals in the College of Engineering who foster intellectual diversity, a sense of community and most importantly a vision for our students. These important strengths from our staff highlight just a small portion of our mission for our students and our future leaders.
Our Staff Members
Administrative Program Support of Vergnano Institute for Inclusion
Connie Atkins
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Office: Engineering II, Room 320
Phone: (860) 486-4905
Email: connie.atkins@uconn.edu
Director of Staff and Faculty Impact and Belonging
Lara Chiaverini
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Office: Engineering II, Room 306D
Phone: (860) 486-8414
Email: lara.chiaverini@uconn.edu
Director of Undergraduate STEM Student Success
Durga Nyame
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Office: Engineering II, Room 320A
Phone: (860) 486-8414
Email: durga.nyame@uconn.edu
Executive Director of Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, Assistant Professor in Residence in Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Stephany Santos
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Office: Engineering II, Room 320B
Phone: (860) 486-8937
Email: stephany.santos@uconn.edu