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  1. Wilfred Labiosa and Rev. Julie Johnson Staples
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Returning Home, Finding Need: Wilfred Labiosa ‘19PhD Establishes Nonprofit in Puerto Rico

    Wilfred Labiosa ‘19PhD is the founder of Waves Ahead, an island wide organization dedicated to working with marginalized and vulnerable sectors of Puerto Rican society by providing support in their needed areas in order to reestablish and strengthen them.

  2. Headshot of Andy Castrenze ‘20MS on a ship
    Alumnae/i Feature

    After 30 Years at the Helm, Andy Castrenze ’20MS Embarks on a New Career

    A newfound passion for archives sparks a total career shift for Andrew Castrenze ’20MS. We caught up with Andrew about his background as a boat captain and what ignited his interest in archival studies.

  3. Headshot of Bridgett Pride in a library
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Bridgett Pride ’18MA, ’18MS Amplifies Marginalized Voices at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

    Bridgett Pride ’18MA, ’18MS shares why she loves working as a reference librarian and what it's like to work in an environment that affirms Black Life daily.

  4. Stethoscopes hanging on rack
    Alumnae/i Feature

    From the Frontlines: Nancy Ravin '81 Gives Pandemic Advice to the Simmons Community

    We caught up with Nancy Ravin '81 about her experience working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. Headshot of Ashleigh Coren
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Reflecting on Women's History: Ashleigh Coren ’14MS on her Work at the National Portrait Gallery

    Ashleigh Coren ’14MS is the Women's History Content and Interpretation Curator at the National Portrait Gallery. We spoke with her about her work and her passion for women's history.

  6. Gregory Maguire
    Alumnae/i Feature

    "Wicked" Author, Gregory Maguire '78MA, on the Power of Words

    Well-known for the book and broadway sensation Wicked, Gregory Maguire '78MA was one of the first graduates of the Master of Arts in Children’s Literature program at Simmons, staying on to teach in the program for nine years.

  7. Headshot of Shane MacDonald
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Shane MacDonald '18MSW on the Importance of Meaningful Treatment

    As clinical coordinator for North Suffolk Mental Health Association in Boston, Shane works with each client to develop and follow meaningful treatment plans.

  8. Headshot of Shreya Arumugam '12
    Alumnae/i Feature

    From Business to Medical School: Shreya Arumugam ’12 on the Value of Perseverance

    Shreya tells us about her journey of rediscovering her passion for medicine and how her Simmons community helped her get there.

  9. Side by side photos of Robyn Cortese with and without a mask on
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Robyn Holman Cortese ’05: Any Sacrifice You're Making Today is Truly Saving Lives Tomorrow

    We caught up with Robyn about her experience working at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10. Headshot of Holly Smith
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Holly Smith ’08MS Archives the Life Experiences of Black Women

    Holly Smith ’08MS is a college archivist at Spelman College, where she leads the management of the long-term preservation projects and access to on-site collections.