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Divya Kumar '19MSW is a psychotherapist at And Still We Rise therapy practice in Boston, and a co-founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color. She writes about the intersections of race, trauma, and perinatal mental health...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships

The late Rebecca Cohan, '72MSW and LICSW, led a remarkable career as a clinical therapist and court-appointed parenting coordinator. She was also a highly skilled baker. We spoke with her daughter, Sarah Cohan, about her mother's passion for social work...

• Scholarships and Financial Aid

Dietitian, author, and podcaster Esther Blum is known as celebrity and wellness ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow 's "menopause mentor." In her private practice, Blum helps women diagnose and treat menopausal symptoms. Moreover, she has published five books on women's hormones, diet...

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What led you to Simmons to study physical therapy? At sixteen, I underwent spinal fusion surgery for Scoliosis. After working with a physical therapist [during recovery], I started to think of that as a career. I was raised by a...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

In a co-authored article, " Facile Methods for Reusing Laboratory Plastics in Developmental Biology Experiments," published in the journal Differentiation, Maggie Clancy integrates developmental biology and sustainability in impactful ways. Tell us about your research project that was published in...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Living in a war-torn country poses acute danger to civilians. In addition, an invasion places architectural sites, art objects, and archives under threat of being looted or destroyed. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022, SLIS alumna Anna Kijas...

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• Social Justice & Advocacy

Businesswoman Marcela Aldaz-Matos immigrated from Colombia to attend Simmons. Since receiving her MBA, she has made a profound impact on the business community, human resources, talent management, the Latinx community, and healthcare. Marcela Aldaz-Matos wears several professional hats, but first...

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In her new role, Adrienne Beloin will work with city officials and the community to address homelessness in Manchester, New Hampshire. With her background in social work, she is uniquely positioned to advocate for this underserved population. Last month, Adrienne...

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The American Academy of Nursing's Edge Runner initiative recognizes the nursing profession's contributions to transforming the health system through nursing solutions. Vivian Williams '06MSN spoke with us about her passion for nursing and her reaction to receiving this recognition. This...

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Social Work graduate Jennifer Dembo '18MSW is a Psychotherapist at Everyday Parenting Psychology and an Adjunct Faculty member at Simmons. She describes her professional work as “reproductive social worker.” She shared with us the evolution of her career, from a...

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