Fany Hannon, originally from Honduras, has been the Director of the PRLACC for 10 years. Under her leadership, PRLACC has supported Latinx/a/o students, staff, faculty, and community members in Connecticut, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and supporting students academically and emotionally to help them graduate from UConn and contribute to the workforce.

As the Dean of Students, Fany collaborates with various university partners, including Student Affairs, Faculty, UConn’s schools and colleges, Enrollment Planning and Management, the Bursars’ Office, the Office of the Provost, and Regional Campuses. In her role as Interim DOS, she focuses on developing staff, programs, and services to ensure student success.

Fany holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies with a minor in Brazilian Studies from Smith College, a Master’s in Higher Education & Student Affairs from UConn, and a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from New England College. Her research focused on the sense of belonging and support in peer mentoring programs for Latinx/a/o college students. Before her current role, she worked at the UConn Foundation and Miami Dade College in various positions.

To schedule a meeting with the Dean of Students, contact jennifer.brodie@uconn.edu