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Wendy Gordon ‘76 Publishes Prescient Dystopian Novel

Gordon's latest novel, "It's Always 9/11" follows a woman returning from a remote backpacking trip to a news report of a mysterious illness gripping New York City. In her novel, Gordon explores themes of technocratic control, and the impact of fear on behavior.
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Serving in the Heart of the City: Angelica Baez-Vazquez ’21MSW Works with High Risk Patients

Angelica is a clinical social worker in the pediatric clinic at the Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease at Boston Medical Center. Working closely with families of children dealing with this complex disorder, Angelica tells us how Simmons prepared her.
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Simmons Taught Hannah Sieber '14 to Speak Up, Now She Teaches Students to be Confident

Software engineer, Hannah Sieber '14, followed her passion for teaching and launched TriTutoring LLC in May 2020. In addition to tutoring, Sieber helps students be their best selves and gain confidence.
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
- Science and Technology
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Margaret Brady ’21MSW Takes Her Advocacy to the Next Level at Boston Children's Hospital

Career changer Margaret Brady raised three children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental challenges. Her goal when coming to Simmons? Apply her lived experience and advocacy skills to social work practice.
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Leading Humans and Bull Terriers: Terri Bright ’08MS, ’13PhD Founds MSPCA-Angell Behavior Department

Before coming to Simmons, Bright had a private practice as a dog trainer and realized she wanted to learn more about animal behavior. With support from professors, Bright made the connection that "for pets and humans, the same principles apply."
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
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Pamela D. Curtis ’74 Named on 2021 Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity List

Pamela D. Curtis ’74, a management major while at Simmons, is now vice president of Process Engineering at Axio Global, Inc. She recently shared her thoughts on how Simmons shaped her career.
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Brand Manager Abby Koss ‘19 Talks Retail Incubation and Conscious Consumerism

Koss works closely with emerging e-commerce brands and founders to help them grow. Learn more about her work at retail incubation company, For Now, and the key skills she learned at Simmons that she uses daily.
- Careers and Internships
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Charles C. Daniels, Jr. ’12MSW, ’21PhD Builds Fathers’ UpLift, Inc. Into a National Resource

Co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, Inc., Dr. Charles Daniels, tells us why he decided to continue his education at Simmons and how he hopes to expand his 10-year-old organization to have a greater societal impact.
- Careers and Internships
- Social Justice & Advocacy
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Kristin Whitworth ’95MS named Librarian of the Year by the New Hampshire School Library Media Association

This award recognizes the work Whitworth has done within NHSLMA, mentoring new librarians, serving on committees, and supporting initiatives. We spoke with Whitworth about her work at Dover High School and how she's working to diversify the collection.
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Contributing to a Healthier Community: Brittany Barrett '18C Finds Passion in Nutrition

Congratulations to Brittany Barrett '18C, named Outstanding Student from the Colorado Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics! We spoke with Brittany about her passion for nutrition and how Simmons prepared her for her professional journey.