Research Interests

Dr. Donorfio has over 17 years experience conducting qualitative research in the fields of intergenerational relationships and aging
family dynamics. Presently she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, Department of Human Development and Family
Studies. Prior to this position, Dr. Donorfio was Director of Marketing Research for the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.,
conducting primary qualitative and quantitative business related research among company management and older adults. Dr. Donorfio has
held various positions in education and aging, including Program Manager of The Travelers Center on Aging, and visiting faculty
appointments at The University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, and The University of Hartford. She has published
articles in the Journal of Adult Development and the Journal of Aging Studies. She has worked on several national grants through the
Administration on Aging, including the development of aging curricula for Connecticut secondary schools, early retirement among Connecticut
AARP members, and the identification of supportive service needs for older adults living in federally assisted housing. Dr. Donorfio was awarded the Top Performer award in 2000 at The Hartford Financial Service Group, Inc. and voted best course by students in 1995 and 1994 at the University of Connecticut in 1994 and 1995.