She is a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Registered Nurse, with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Northeastern University. Immacula has over 27 years of professional nursing experience, working with non-profit organizations, state-licensed social service agencies, and health care facilities. Immacula has been continuously recognized as an outstanding employee with the State
's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) where she's been responsible for the Southwestern region's training and staff development initiatives. She is the mother of four children and has five grandchildren, three who are also current residents of Stratford. Immacula has a high degree of involvement in the Greater Stratford community, and she currently serves on a number of boards and commissions. Immacula is a lifelong advocate for social justice, families, and children, with local and international experience developing/implementing education-focused policies and programs.
