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.