ADRIENNE LEINWAND MASLIN
Interim Secretary HARTFORD PROBUS 2022-2023
I have been volunteering with Probus on and off for about five years. I finally flipped the switch to “on” when, based on the strength of the organization’s mission and owing to my respect for the other volunteers, I offered to serve as interim secretary and website liaison when the need arose. I have additionally served as chair of Probus’ first fundraising gala and taken on a variety of other responsibilities as needed.
In 2019 I retired from a 45-year career in higher education administration. Upon my retirement I was named Dean Emerita at Middlesex Community College in Middletown, CT. I’ve held positions in admissions, affirmative action, president’s office, human resources, academic affairs, and student affairs.
Based on my experiences in higher education, I have come to believe that young people need a great deal more knowledge of life skills and social issues and if they had these skills, their transition to college and adulthood would be smoother. Towards that end, I am creating a series of graphic novels under the title “She’s Roxanne.” Roxanne and her pals will guide young people through many difficult and sometimes controversial issues including hazing and bullying, helping a friend with disabilities, supporting a transgender friend, drinking and driving, and sexual harassment among others.
I live with my husband, David, who is also a volunteer with Probus. We have one son, a graduate student in finance, and Roxanne, our dog.