Andrea Hopkins ’64

Andrea Hopkins is a 1964 graduate of Coventry High School and the University of Rhode Island with a major in political science and double
minors in history and journalism. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Mark Hopkins. They have two daughters, Kathryn and Jennifer, and 3 grandchildren.

Ms. Hopkins recently retired as the liaison for state and federal government relations for the University of Rhode Island. She previously held leadership positions at AAA Southern New England, Meeting Street School, and A.T. Cross.

As a major supporter of Kent County Hospital, Andrea served as the Vice-Chair of the Board and actively participated in several hospital committees. She is currently a member of the Board of the Kent Hospital Foundation. Ms. Hopkins is the President of the Coventry Public Library Foundation and the Anthony Lyceum Library. She is a Trustee of Centreville Bank, the first woman to hold this position.

Ms. Hopkins is active with the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association as an admissions representative, a member of the Government Relations Advisory Committee, and a charter member of the Women’s Development Council. Ms. Hopkins is also a trustee for the URI Foundation. Above and beyond her titles, both volunteer and professional, Andrea Hopkins is one of Rhode Island’s truly exceptional mentors.

In recognition of her many contributions, Andrea was inducted into the CHS Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012.