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As the Student Equity & Outreach Librarian at Mt. San Antonio College, Rios-Alvarado wants students to know that the library is for everyone. Learn how she reframes the idea of a college library and empowers others to use the library to their advantage.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships

Before Taylor Mahoney ’15 became a PhD candidate at Boston University, she was a first-generation college student at Simmons. Read about her takeaways as she navigated college life, and the unique support Simmons provided.

• First-generation Student
• Science and Technology

As assistant program director of Adult Community Clinical Services at Aspire Health Alliance, Justin Cancel is able to directly apply lessons from Simmons' masters of social work program to his work with clients and coworkers.

• Careers and Internships

While completing her computer science degree, Jazzmine White '17 was encouraged by her professors to do more, and do it well. Now as a full-stack software engineer at Cisco, White has the tenacity to take an idea and run with it.

• Careers and Internships
• Science and Technology

Scott A. Lancaster '19PhD, Dean of Health Professions for Northern Essex Community College, credits the health professions education program for elevating his career and taking his paramedic expertise to the national level.

• Careers and Internships

As an elementary Reading Focus Teacher, Balicao is familiar with the challenges of virtual learning. Despite the challenges, Balicao found that this experience also led to something more meaningful: connection.

• Careers and Internships

Alexa Frongillo '17 was working in finance in Boston when she realized she didn’t want to visit the same desk every day. So she packed her bags, signed up with the Remote Year program, and began a life-changing journey of working abroad.

• Science and Technology

"If the calling is calling you, figure out how to answer it," says MBA alum, Keesha O'Galdez. After leaving corporate America, O'Galdez didn't look back. Learn how she combined her business acumen with a passion for cooking to create Gourmet Diva, Inc.

• Careers and Internships
• Entrepreneurship

Before becoming a Software Engineer for Toast, Inc., Sittig-Boyd wasn't planning to pursue a degree in computer science. But after taking an Intro to Programming class, she found her new passion. Check out why Sittig-Boyd was glad she kept an open mind.

• Science and Technology

Congratulations to Joanne Wilson who embodies the spirit of the award with her focus on women- and minority-owned businesses. Wilson is a limited partner in venture funds committed to investing only in women, Black, and Latino founders.

• Awards and Honors