Hamden/North Haven YMCA

 Membership Coordinator

Deborah "Deb" Collins

Deborah has been a Hamden resident her entire life.  The YMCA was always a place where she and her friends would come to swim and have fun.  She became an official member in 1998.  Deborah started coming to the Y to swim laps and take Yoga classes.  In 2000, she became employed by the Hamden/North Haven YMCA as a Child Watch employee.  In 2001 she started working as a Member Service Representative and soon became the Membership Coordinator, which is her present position.

Deborah graduated from Southern Connecticut University with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health.  She worked at the Hospital of St. Raphael for 3 years, where she focused on the geriatric population by working with the 55+ program called "CareCard."   Deborah also was a medical secretary for the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Group in New Haven for many years.

Deborah enjoys working at the Hamden/North Haven YMCA for many reasons.  It’s a place where she can bring her children to play, meet friends and learn how to swim.  It’s also a place where she feels comfortable and safe.

“I work with great people who support me and help me to grow as a person.  I used to think of this place as the “cool spot for rich kids,” until I grew up and realized that it’s a cool spot for all!”

2007 Strong Kids Campaign