Linking Passion with Purpose

We caught up with Kylie about her internship with the Columbus Dream Center during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adam tells us how Simmons prepared him for his position as a medical/surgical inpatient social worker at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

Campopiano describes his work as the archives and rights manager for WGBH’s FRONTLINE, and how his passion for monsters and film led to directing documentaries.

Trustee Jennifer Eckert ’08MSW went from working in the fashion industry to founding Boston Post Adoption Resources. We spoke with Jennifer about her mid-life career change and why a Simmons education is so impactful.

Child Welfare Case Manager, Adriana Reyes, tells us about her experience as an online MSW student and how Simmons is helping further her career.

We caught up with University Archivist and Deputy Library Director, Jason Wood. Learn more about his journey to becoming an archivist and what furry friend you'll find in his home office.

Mackenzi Lee ’14MFA may be most wellknown for her New York Times best-selling young adult series that follows the spirited Montague siblings, but her recently published essay tackles a more serious topic, the #MeToo movement.

Dr. Gary Bailey, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice at the College of Social Science, Policy, and Practice, Professor of Practice of Social Work, and Director of the Urban Leadership Program, was named co-chair of the new President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.