Valerie Geary

Adjunct Faculty

Shout-outs from Students and Alums

Brinika Hargrove ’27

Discovering a Social Work Calling at Simmons

Brinika Hargrove ’27 found renewed hope and support through Simmons’ online degree completion program, balancing motherhood, work, and school with determination. Now pursuing social work, she’s channeling her experiences into a passion for advocacy, using her education to uplift families and communities in need.


Claire Tuquero ’26

Bringing Cancer Education to Underserved Communities

Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.


Sara Getman with her mother.

Three Generations of Simmons: Meet Sara Getman '22

Third-generation student, Sara Getman '22 tells us about her experience in the Honors Program and what it means to carry on the Simmons legacy.


Mina Wilcha '19, Erin O'Brien '20, Paris Akrapa '19, Caroline McQuade '19, Beyza Erdem, Joanne Michel '21, Ellen Malloy '21, Scarlett Ma '20, Hannah Malatzky '19, and Rachel Losak '19

Beyza Erdem '22 on the Endless Opportunities for Honors Students

Beyza tells us about her experience with the Honors Program and Alternative Spring Break. How did you choose your major? I've always had a passion for chemistry and biology ever since high school, but I knew that I wouldn’t be...