Coreen graduated from University of New Haven with a B.S. in Business and Aviation Management. She obtained her FAA Pilots License from St. Louis University, where she studied Aeronautical Science. Her volunteer experience includes over 10 years with the Beardsley Zoo and Fairfield County 4-H Fair Board. She also volunteers with the Jessica Rekos Foundation at Pony Rides, Special Olympics, and has sat on the Juvenile Review Board in Stratford.

Coreen has two daughters and a very sweet and very spoiled Golden Retriever. In her spare time, Coreen enjoys spending time at the horse farm, coaching youth basketball and spending time with her daughters, Cheyenne & Rania and their dog, Teddy.