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Alumnae/i in the News

Jackie Kelley with family after commencement

Mother of Three Balances Work and Graduate Nursing Program

Jackie Kelley ’13 ’26MSN earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Simmons’ School of Nursing (SON). After ten years of experience in the field, she returned to Simmons for the Master’s in Nursing (BSN to MSN) online program, with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Kelley shared her experience as a registered nurse and mother of three young children while in the nursing program.


Advocates president and CEO Regina Marshall speaking at a recent Advocates event.

Regina Marshall ’98 Named CEO of Advocates

Regina Marshall '98 has spent her career advocating for people with disabilities, shaping public policy, and expanding access to care. Now, as Chief Executive Officer of Advocates, Inc., one of Massachusetts' largest providers of behavioral health and human services, she's leading an organization whose mission reflects the work she's devoted her life to.


Gloria  Respress-Churchwell on the LIMITLESS set with Diane Pierce William, Dr. Pierce’s daughter.

Finding the Story Beneath the Story

Gloria Respress-Churchwell ’18MFA, MA uncovers the human heart inside history’s stories.


Book cover "You Only Live Twice" and author Autumn Allen

Children’s Literature Alumna Featured in WBUR

WBUR News profiled Boston-based educator, author, and editor Autumn Allen ’18MA/MFA. Allen just released her second young adult novel, You Only Live Twice (Kokila-Penguin Random House, 2026).


Tam Ha ’08MS

SLIS Alumna Awardee Reflects on People-Centered Libraries

Tam Ha ’08MS, recipient of the 2026 Alumnae/i Lifetime Achievement Award, is the academic librarian for VinUniversity (Hanoi, Vietnam). We spoke with her about the pivotal mentorship she received at Simmons and the rewards of a career in librarianship.


Grace Lincoln ’25MSW

From Simmons MSW Student to Psychotherapist

Grace Lincoln ’25MSW is a psychotherapist at Collaborative Insight Counseling Associates (CICA), a mental health group practice in Boston. She works with both adolescents and adults who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.


Alumnae/i Award Winners pose with President Wooten at the 2026 Reunion

Five Receive Alumnae/i Awards at Reunion 2026

At Reunion 2026, the Alumnae/i Association Executive Board (AAEB) honored five alumnae/i for their career achievements and service to Simmons and the larger community. Here is a glimpse of these amazing alumnae/i and what Simmons means to them.


Ludlow Coffee Company owners Steph DeFina, Kayla Gates, & Matt Gates

The Community Benefit of a ‘Third Space’

In addition to their full-time careers in the corporate world, Simmons School of Management graduates Kayla (Humel) Gates ’18 and Steph DeFina ’17 launched Ludlow Coffee Co., a coffee shop that offers community events, partnerships with other independent businesses, and fundraisers for local nonprofits.


Upcoming Alumnae/i Events

 A Celebration of Connection and Legacy: Reuniting GSM/SOM Alumnae/i to Honor Co-Founding Dean Anne Jardim

SOM Alumnae/i Lunch: A Celebration of Connection and Legacy

  • Sep 17, 2026
  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
The Simmons University campus in summer.

Alumnae/i Regional Gathering in Washington, DC

  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Washington, DC