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Eva Rios-Alvarado ’14MS Advocates for Equity in Community College Libraries

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
Student Story

Rayna Danis ’22MA, ’22MPP Makes an Impact with the Joint Master's in Gender and Cultural Studies and Public Policy

Rayna Danis '22MA, '22MPP never expected to get her masters, but then she found her passion for affecting inclusive policy change. We spoke with Rayna about the joint master's program and how it's helping her on this journey.
- Careers and Internships
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Justin Cancel ’21MSW on the Rewarding Work of Witnessing Progress

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
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Jazzmine White ’17 Takes the Confidence She Learned at Simmons to Speak Up at Cisco

“I’ve been told that I speak up more than other people my age. I’m good at defending my opinions.”
- Careers and Internships
- Science and Technology
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Simmons Helped Scott A. Lancaster '19PhD Become a Better Professor, Now His Health Professions Division Excels

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
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Teacher Betsy Mull Balicao ’93 on the Unexpected Benefits of a Virtual Year

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
Student Story

Rae Enzie ’22MS Lands Fellowship with the Library of Congress

For their fellowship, Rae collected information on the authors and presenters of the 2021 National Book Festival. We caught up with Rae about what they learned from this experience and their passion for the preservation of digital records.
- Awards and Honors
- Careers and Internships
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Keesha O’Galdez ’06MBA Builds Community Through Food with Gourmet Diva, Inc.

"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
Student Story

Erin Graney '21: I am so Grateful for My Time at Simmons

Erin Graney didn't have the typical college experience, but after transferring to Simmons and taking time off to find her passion, she learned some valuable lessons along the way. Read about Erin's journey and the incredible internship she ended up landing.
- Careers and Internships
Campus & Community

Successful Adaptations: Simmons World Challenge and Working Globally

The Simmons World Challenge is about learning from an international perspective — but how do you learn internationally with the COVID-19 travel restrictions? Professor Kristina Pechulis and Samantha Margolin '23 tell us how students still learned global lessons.