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Heather Zeman '19MS Empowers People with Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition

Tell me about the kind of work that you do. I wear a few hats, which I love. My primary role is nutrition counseling at an interdisciplinary practice called Back Bay Health, where I empower athletes and active adults to...
- Careers and Internships
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
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Noah Sheola ’11MS Discusses His Role at the John J. Burns Library at Boston College

Talk about your work at the John J. Burns Library at Boston College as a Senior Special Collections Cataloging Librarian I'm a rare book cataloger. The Burns Library is a special collections library with rare books and archives. Some of...
- Careers and Internships
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Silicon Valley's Gender Equity Advisor, Femily '00 '02MA, Reflects on Activism at Simmons

The gender and cultural studies major shared stories of her activism while at Simmons and her current work diversifying workplaces in Silicon Valley.
- Social Justice & Advocacy
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In Spite of Book Challenges, Author Jo Knowles '92 '95MA Forges Connections Through Stories

Adjunct Jo Knowles ’92 ’95MA shares news about her latest book, and reflects on the rise in book challenges aimed at her work for young readers.
- Careers and Internships
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How a Simmons Education Led to a Dream Job at Atlas Venture

Kristen Margeson ’07 reflects on how a Simmons connection led her to pursue investment advising and how her Simmons education prepared her for the role of VP of investor relations and marketing.
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Candlewick Press Publicity Manager Jamie Tan '13MAMS on the Power of the Simmons Network

What led you to the dual degree in Children's Literature + Library Services to Children at Simmons? I've always loved books and knew I wanted to work with books in some capacity, but like a lot of young people, I...
- Careers and Internships
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Ashley Berry McEdriss ’09BSN on Her Journey to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner and Small Business Owner

Ashley Berry McEdriss '09BSN is a Family Nurse Practitioner and a small business owner of Drive Safe Department of Transportation (DOT) Exams, an occupational health clinic in Wakefield, MA. She spoke to us about her journey to becoming a nurse...
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Emmanuel "Manny" Oppong '10 MSW Knows the Value of Integrative Care

Tell me about the work you do. I am Vice President of Riverside Community Care. My job is to make sure that integrative healthcare is prioritized by our organization. We often come across cases of isolated care, in which patients...
- Careers and Internships
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Virginia Leigh ’12MSW on How Social Workers Can Transform Retribution into Rehabilitation

Virginia Leigh ’12MSW, a clinical social worker and alumna of Simmons School of Social Work, is running for Sheriff of Essex County.
- Careers and Internships
Alumnae/i Feature

Announcing the 2022 Alumnae/i Association Award Recipients

The Simmons Alumnae/i Association Executive Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Alumnae/i Achievement Awards. The honorees were celebrated virtually during Reunion weekend in June.
- Awards and Honors