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Alumnae/i Feature

Fern Remedi-Brown ’14MBA Plants Seeds of Sustainability for the Indigenous Maya People of Guatemala

The Indigenous Maya people of Guatemala have experienced genocide for hundreds of years. It is important to preserve their existence and to honor and assist them to prevent extinction. Our non-profit is based in Massachusetts and provides resources to create agricultural infrastructure in several Indigenous remote communities in Guatemala.
- Internships & Careers
Alumnae/i Feature

Steven Haden ’21MSW Supports the LGBTQ+ Community with Envision:YOU

Steven Haden (he/him) ’21MSW creates online resources and in-person events to support the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community. He shared the inspiration for his work, and the necessity of addressing mental health concerns for this community.
Student Story

Taylor Lacroix '23 MSW Makes a Difference in Vulnerable Communities

Taylor Lacroix is currently pursuing a Master's of Social Work at Simmons. Here she shares her experience with advocating for the homeless, the incarcerated, and those with behavioral health challenges. Tell me about the kind of work that you do...
Faculty Spotlight

Associate Professor of Practice Guides Students on the Path to Law School

Associate Professor of Practice Kristina Pechulis is Director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Intern Fellowship program at Simmons University, which places undergraduate women in internships with female legislators at the State House. Professor Pechulis teaches courses in Massachusetts politics...
- Internships & Careers
- Mentorship
Alumnae/i Feature

Bailey Hilt '18 Uses Arts Administration Skills in Marketing and Photography Position

Bailey Hilt '18 is a Marketing and Photography Specialist at Elkus Manfredi Architects in Boston, MA. She spoke to us about the Arts Administration skills she learned from Simmons, her past internship experiences, and how she applies this knowledge in...
- Internships & Careers
Alumnae/i Feature

Maya Bergamasco ’19MS Supports Research at Harvard Law School Library

Maya Bergamasco ’19MS shares how her experiences at Simmons led to her current role, Faculty Research & Scholarly Support Librarian at Harvard Law School Library.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Internships & Careers
Student Story

Abrielle Cunningham ‘23 Discusses Her Internship and Employment Experience at Wall Street Journal

During the summer before her junior year as a Communications and Media Studies major at Simmons, Abrielle Cunningham '23 interned for The Wall Street Journal through the Dow Jones Internship Program. Since January 2022, she has been working part-time as...
- Internships & Careers
Faculty Spotlight

Teaching Social Workers to Work with the Marginalized with Associate Professor Eugenia Knight ’97

Eugenia Knight ’97 is Associate professor of practice and director of practicum education for Master of Social Work. In March 2022, Knight was named the 2022-23 Center for Faculty Excellence Faculty Fellow for Teaching and Learning. For her year-long appointment...
- Internships & Careers
Alumnae/i Feature

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...
- Internships & Careers
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
Alumnae/i Feature

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...
- Internships & Careers