Internships

‘Community’ of Health

HHARRIS@bridgew.edu — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:24:18 +0000

‘Community’ of Health HHARRIS@bridgew.edu Tue, 08/05/2025 - 08:24

Rising senior brings desire to help others to a new major

August 5, 2025

Heather Harris Michonski

Jalen Moore, ’26, admits he’s learned a lot in the classroom, but said it’s the internships at ϡȱ�� State University that have helped him gain real-world experience and a clearer vision in terms of his career goals.

“What you learn in classes is a lot of interdisciplinary work. It’s good. But internships have given me actual work experience. I’m not just learning from a book, but seeing how the work directly makes an impact,” Jalen said.

The rising BSU senior initially wanted to pursue a career as a physical therapist, but after taking a class with Dr. Lydia Burak, he became a public health major.

“Prior to her class, I didn’t know much about public health, but Dr. Burak persuaded me to switch and showed me that public health is so broad, that there are many things you can do with it,” Jalen said.

Promoting health equity was also a driving force in his decision.

“Often in public health you immediately think of health as ‘wellness,’ but it’s also about how race, gender and identity can affect people and generational health,” Jalen said. “I really became interested because I want to come up with ways to prevent injustices and be a driving force in human advocacy and health equity.”

According to Jalen, Dr. Burak and Vinny DeMacedo, BSU’s senior advisor for external relations, helped him secure his first internship working with Public Health Excellence Group out of Halifax. There he learned from health agents working at Public Health Departments in Halifax, ϡȱ��, East ϡȱ��, West ϡȱ��, Middleboro, and Raynham.

His second internship was with Team Birth, a program run through the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he learned how to improve patient’s birthing experiences and outcomes. It also helped him realize what direction he wanted to explore career-wise – maternal health.

This summer, Jalen secured an internship as a maternal and health intern with Sister to Sister International, an organization that links women, girls, and families of African descent around the world to important resources.

The scope of his work includes updating materials on the Sister to Sister International website, attending monthly meetings, generating educational materials, and helping to connect women and girls of African descent to relevant resources. A lot of the work is done on a global level, further exposing Jalen to diverse communities and expanding his understanding of global outreach.

Each internship has reinforced his decision to pursue a major in public health. Upon graduating next spring from BSU he knows he wants to work in a career that makes a difference.

“I really want to work on the community level, to install programming that improves things on a local level,” Jalen said. “I want to make personal connections, to listen to the stories, and to be part of the change, to help figure out ways to strengthen community.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu

What you learn in classes is a lot of interdisciplinary work. It’s good. But internships have given me actual work experience. I’m not just learning from a book, but seeing how the work directly makes an impact.

Jalen Moore, ’26

Tags

Internships

Game Intern

HHARRIS@bridgew.edu — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:44:15 +0000

Game Intern HHARRIS@bridgew.edu Wed, 07/09/2025 - 13:44

Senior embraces opportunities that bring her closer to her dream career

July 22, 2025

Heather Harris Michonski

This summer Hailey Carter, ‘26, is honing in on her writing skills as a content-writer intern for Accessible Aerospace, an organization that makes aerospace education more inclusive and accessible.

As an English major at ϡȱ�� State University, she is thrilled to be able to use and strengthen her writing skills. Through the internship she has created content for educational materials, revised and edited submitted articles, and written her own articles.

“A lot of internships don’t give you the opportunity to come and take things in your own direction,” she said. “Here, I get to have ownership. I love educating other people and simplifying complex ideas for other people so they can understand it.”

Part of the internship involves collaborating with different people from across the globe. The exposure has contributed to Hailey’s career goals of video game writing and narrative design.

“When working on a project, it can be challenging to come together with multiple people to work on one idea. It’s really important to be able to do that, to learn how to work in a collaborating setting, where you are writing and editing and receiving feedback,” Hailey said.

The BSU rising senior has always gravitated toward reading and writing, and particularly enjoys when she gets to create her own stories or worlds.

“In video games you have to build these worlds and characters with backstories. It’s one big puzzle that you have to make fit together,” she said. “The technology can be challenging, but I love creating something that either educates others or gives them the satisfaction of reading a good book or playing a good game.”

People are often surprised to learn about Hailey’s career goals; they aren’t able to connect the dots.

“They hear I’m an English major and assume I’m in it to write a book or teach. So many don’t realize that studying a language can open other doors,” she said.

Hailey arrived at BSU after attending another school. Upon transferring that’s when she found her footing.

“Because of the community here, I’ve grown as a person, I’ve been able to develop confidence,” she said. “The professors are supportive and the (small) class sizes have helped me feel comfortable where I am able to ask questions and feel that I’m heard.”

As she enters her senior year at BSU, Hailey looks to capitalize on other opportunities, including another internship where she can learn more about gamifying and virtual reality work.

“I will be keeping my eyes open for something that will allow me to get more experience and create a portfolio. Anywhere that I can express my creativity,” she said. “BSU has allowed me to pursue a career I’m passionate about because the school is invested in its students.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu

BSU has allowed me to pursue a career I’m passionate about because the school is invested in its students.

Hailey Carter, '26

Tags

Internships

Lighting It Up

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:14:12 +0000

Lighting It Up BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:14

Senior interns with WaterFire Providence

July 3, 2025

Brian Benson, G'23

Nora Sperling, ’26, has always enjoyed visiting Providence for WaterFire, when on selected nights throughout the summer the city converts its three downtown rivers into a mesmerizing display featuring more than 80 glowing bonfires.

This summer, Nora is experiencing the famous art installation in a whole new way.

The BSU communication major and marketing minor is a development intern with WaterFire Providence, the nonprofit that organizes the experience and operates an arts center.

“I realized it really aligned with what I wanted to do,” said Nora, who is from Berkley and aspires to work in public relations and marketing. “This is going to give me a lot of insights as well as experience.”

Nora helps the organization secure sponsorships and assists with event preparations for lightings. She is putting her writing and design skills to use by developing promotional materials and communicating with prospective sponsors.

“I’m definitely using my creative side,” she said. “I’ve taken digital marketing classes at ϡȱ�� and been able to use those skillsets to create things for WaterFire.”

This is a momentous summer for WaterFire, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of lightings that have captivated more than 10 million visitors. The multi-sensory experience blends flickering firelight on Providence’s arched bridges with the fragrance of wood smoke and the sounds of music.

Nora is now part of the team that makes this a must-see Providence attraction. She has even ridden in a boat during a lighting, an experience she once only imagined.

Nora learned about the internship through an email from BSU’s Department of Communication, a seemingly simple gesture that she said is emblematic of the culture she experiences at ϡȱ�� State.

“Something I’ve noticed about ϡȱ�� is the sense of community,” she said. “Everyone tries to help each other. Especially in the communication department, every professor tries to prepare you for life outside of ϡȱ��.”

While Nora’s internship dovetails nicely with her professional ambitions, she encourages fellow students to be open to trying something new.

“Go for it. 100 percent,” she said of pursuing an internship. “Even if you don’t think it completely aligns with what you want to do in the future, do it. Experience is experience.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

Something I’ve noticed about ϡȱ�� is the sense of community. Everyone tries to help each other. Especially in the communication department, every professor tries to prepare you for life outside of ϡȱ��.

Nora Sperling, ’26

Tags

Internships

ϡȱ��

‘Thinking About the Future’

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:09:18 +0000

‘Thinking About the Future’ BBENSON@bridgew.edu Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:09

Security Operations Center opens and is a boon to region and students

April 24, 2025

Brian Benson, G'23

Luis Marin and Brian Grier, both members of the class of 2026, are on the front lines of a battle to protect organizations from potentially devastating cyber-attacks. And they are doing this essential work right from the ϡȱ�� State University campus.

Luis and Brian intern at BSU’s Security Operations Center (SOC). The SOC provides real-time threat monitoring as well as consulting services to organizations throughout Massachusetts.

“It feels like real life,” said Brian, a cybersecurity major and Asian studies minor from Milford. “This is not a simulation. We have real clients. Every day of the week we’re solving problems that they deal with.”

The center is part of a comprehensive program to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. BSU also boasts a state-of-the-art cyber range where students and professionals train using simulated scenarios. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the rapidly growing field.

The SOC, which opened its permanent space on campus in December, is co-sponsored by BSU and the nonprofit CyberTrust Massachusetts, which strives to grow and diversify the cyber workforce.

“By integrating students directly into real-world cybersecurity operations in a real SOC environment, we’re not only enhancing their educational experience but also contributing significantly to the security and well-being of our local communities,” said BSU President Frederick W. Clark Jr., ’83.

CyberTrust Massachusetts hires students like Luis and Brian for paid internships where they work alongside professionals in serving the SOC’s clients. Those clients currently include an array of municipalities and school districts, with plans to expand to other sectors.

BSU is a strong partner in this effort because of its growing cybersecurity curriculum, said Jeff Cassidy, director of cybersecurity operations for CyberTrust Massachusetts.

“We’re glad to support what they’re learning in the classroom with hands-on experience,” Cassidy said.

That is critical to landing a job after graduation, said Brian, who progressed into a more advanced internship where he is helping mentor new interns.

It is also rewarding to make a positive impact in the community while still in school, Luis said.

Luis, who completed an associate degree in cybersecurity from Bunker Hill Community College, transferred to ϡȱ�� State specifically to enroll in the cybersecurity major.

“BSU is thinking about the future,” he said. “They see where the technology is going. With this program, they are preparing so many professionals.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

BSU is thinking about the future. They see where the technology is going. With this program, they are preparing so many professionals.

Luis Marin, '26

Tags

Cybersecurity

ϡȱ��

Internships

Photo by Charlie Peters, G'20

First and Lasting Impressions

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:31:00 +0000

First and Lasting Impressions BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:31

Senior looks back fondly on her time on campus

April 10, 2025

Brian Benson, G'23

When Savannah Lavigne, ’25, first set foot on the ϡȱ�� State campus, she had a feeling it would become her home. Now preparing to graduate, Savannah confidently says that initial gut reaction proved correct.

“ϡȱ�� has had an immense impact on me,” the political science major and marketing minor said. “I’ve made so many incredible connections and lifelong friendships. I’ve been able to find out what I want to study. I’ve learned a lot about myself as a person and feel like I’ve matured a lot.”

Savannah grew up with her parents in Hong Kong, but knew she wanted an American college experience. While going to school thousands of miles away from home seemed scary at first, Savannah has family in Connecticut and thrived in the supportive community she found at BSU.

“I really admire how American schools value well-rounded students,” she said. “Developing soft and hard skills and developing as a person is so valuable. ϡȱ�� taught me a lot.”

Savannah most remembers all the opportunities she has had as a Bear. She studied abroad in England and brought Asian culture to campus by helping lead the Asian Student Union.

As an intern with the nonprofit Inclusive America, she helped advocate in Washington, D.C., for stronger anti-harassment and discrimination policies at the State Department. At BSU, Savannah discovered a passion for international relations that she hopes to pursue in graduate school and through a career as a diplomat or policy analyst.

In the classroom, Savannah stands out as a highly engaged student, said Dr. Chien Yu. Savannah is in his international marketing course, and the professor worked with her while advising the Asian Student Union.

“She actively participates in class and talks about her opinions on issues and current events,” said Yu, a professor of management and marketing. “Her points are sharp and great.”

Yu even nominated her to become a Green Room Scholar at WorldBoston, a nonprofit that aims to spark engagement around international affairs. Savannah helped run an event about the connections between science and diplomacy and contributed to the organization’s blog.

She appreciates the support of Yu, Dr. Sidita Kushi, an assistant professor of political science, and the many other faculty members who left indelible marks on her development as a student.

“I’ve had amazing professors,” Savannah said. “They have truly been academic and personal guideposts for me.”

She has also given back to BSU by helping students acclimate to campus as a resident assistant in Scott Hall and an orientation leader.

She encourages new BSU students to become involved and socialize. Savanah met as many people as she could during her first year, and those connections helped shape her undergraduate experience.

“Listen to your heart. That’s what I did” she said, adding: “I knew ϡȱ�� was where I wanted to be.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

ϡȱ�� has had an immense impact on me. I’ve made so many incredible connections and lifelong friendships. I’ve been able to find out what I want to study. I’ve learned a lot about myself as a person and feel like I’ve matured a lot.

Savannah Lavigne, ’25

Tags

Student Spotlight

Internships

ϡȱ��

Trail Blazing

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:41:28 +0000

Trail Blazing BBENSON@bridgew.edu Fri, 03/07/2025 - 14:41

Geography interns help develop path near campus

March 13, 2025

Brian Benson, G'23

When a professor asked her to collaborate with an environmental organization on creating a new walking trail in town, Shayla Flaherty jumped at the chance to put her geography knowledge to use in the real world.

“I wanted to expand on the skills I’m learning in class…” said Shayla, who is majoring in geography with a concentration in environmental planning and conservation. “When I graduate and get a job, I’ll be working in a community. It’s really important to get that hands-on experience now.”

Shayla is one of several geography students who completed internships working on the development of the Old State Farm Trail, which will stretch 1.8 miles through fields and woods off Summer Street in ϡȱ��. The project follows years of advocacy by the nonprofit Natural Resources Trust of ϡȱ�� to preserve a large parcel of land that was once a farm associated with the nearby state prison.

Students researched the area’s Indigenous roots and its development as a home for Irish immigrants crowded out of Boston in the 1850s. They also studied natural features and developed a nature-based scavenger hunt for kids to complete as they walk the trail.

Students mapped the path and developed materials that will be installed on kiosks. They even created an interactive digital guide that explains how the project fits into the wider fabric of conserved land in ϡȱ�� and West ϡȱ�� – including trails on the BSU campus.

“I was so impressed,” said the students’ mentor, Dr. Boah Kim, an associate professor of geography. “This is a real project where they collaborate with a nonprofit organization. They’re helping create something of value.”

Kitty Doherty of the Natural Resources Trust of ϡȱ�� is pleased with the breadth of the students’ work and hopes they learned more about the community in which they attend school. They took the project much further than would have been otherwise possible, Doherty said.

Shayla appreciated the opportunity to hone her communication skills and become more adept at GIS, a computer-based technology to create maps and analyze data. Work on the trail project is emblematic of the many opportunities students have at BSU, she said.

“Once you make that connection to a professor, what I have noticed is they will come to you with projects,” she said. “They’re really attentive to students’ needs and interests.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

Once you make that connection to a professor, what I have noticed is they will come to you with projects. They’re really attentive to students’ needs and interests.

Shayla Flaherty

Tags

Internships

ϡȱ��

Great Summer Gig

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:42:52 +0000

Great Summer Gig BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:42

Internship helps senior develop her passion for service

August 1, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Hanley Callahan’s summer internship offers much more than learning on-the-job skills. It is an opportunity to serve others, and that has been transformational for the BSU senior.

“At the end of the day, I go home with a feeling I’ve never had before: I did something important,” said Hanley, who is helping School on Wheels Massachusetts deliver more than 10,000 backpacks to children. “Now I really want to work in the nonprofit industry. I want to be part of this field for the long term.”

A multitasker, Hanley manages donations and volunteer support while ensuring every backpack is filled with school supplies and – the English major’s favorite part – a book.

This is Hanley’s second summer interning at East ϡȱ��-based School on Wheels Massachusetts. The organization supports students affected by homelessness and poverty. In addition to backpack distribution, staff offer tutoring and mentoring programs.

As an intern, Hanley is fully immersed in running the nonprofit. She works side-by-side with the staff on everything from loading a truck with backpacks to planning for the nonprofit’s future.

“No work is below anyone here,” she said. “It’s really empowering to be in a workplace with that support.”

Hanley relies on writing and communication skills developed in ϡȱ�� State English classes taught by Regina Daus-Haberle and Dr. Lisa Litterio.

“Now that I’m corresponding with real professionals every day, it has come in so handy to have those core writing skills,” she said. “I know the different tones of communication. Whether writing a blog post or writing an email or on a phone call, the communication piece is invaluable.”

Hanley stands out as a great communicator who is as comfortable working on a small task like moving boxes as she is pondering longer-term challenges, said her internship supervisor, Barbara Fox.

“She can see the entire picture, and not a lot of people can do that,” said Fox, School on Wheels’ director of community outreach. “Her commitment and thoughtfulness help all of us. ... She is part of the team that literally is making this happen.”

This fall, Hanley will participate in a marketing internship at School on Wheels Massachusetts, a role that incorporates her minor in digital media. No matter the task, she is driven by a desire to help children succeed in school.

“I feel like a piece of something really big,” she said.

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

At the end of the day, I go home with a feeling I’ve never had before: I did something important. Now I really want to work in the nonprofit industry. I want to be part of this field for the long term.

Hanley Callahan, '25

Tags

Internships

ϡȱ��

‘Prepared for the Future’

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:11:25 +0000

‘Prepared for the Future’ BBENSON@bridgew.edu Tue, 07/02/2024 - 11:11

Recent alumnus excelling at Boston tech start-up

July 3, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Joseph Defendre, ’24, arrived at BSU with an interest in technology but little knowledge of computer programming. He recently graduated with the confidence that he can excel in a programming job.

And the computer science major is already proving his abilities thanks to a special fellowship and internship.

“The difficulty of the computer science program really prepared me for tasks passed on to me in my current role,” said Defendre, who overcame doubts at ϡȱ�� State about his ability to succeed. “That adversity prepared me to accept any challenge in the workplace.”

Before he studies artificial intelligence in graduate school at Northeastern University, Defendre is spending the summer interning for WHOOP. The Boston-based company develops wearable fitness trackers used by professional athletes like LeBron James, as well as everyday consumers. Defendre works on a team supporting the company’s Android app.

The internship is one component of the Hack.Diversity fellowship, an initiative striving to increase representation for Black and Latinx people in the technology workforce. Fellows such as Defendre complete technical projects and also study resume writing, networking, salary negotiation, and the impact of race in the workplace.

The organization’s mission resonated with Defendre, who noted the difficulty of “people like us to get our foot in the door.”

Defendre immigrated to the U.S. from Haiti with his family at age 7. His classmates and a high school teacher recommended attending BSU.

“I’ve seen the sacrifices my parents had to make to get me where I am,” said Defendre, a first-generation college student. “I always felt obligated to not let them down.”

But his journey to a bachelor’s degree wasn’t straightforward. Having joined the Army National Guard when he was 17, Defendre temporarily withdrew from BSU. As he focused on his military duties, Drs. John Santore and Margaret Black, both computer science professors, remained invaluable sources of guidance.

“I couldn’t have made it without these people,” he said, also praising Military and Veteran Student Services staff. “Because of their support and constant emails and pointing me in the right direction, I was able to enroll back in ϡȱ�� State.”

As a Bear, he formed close friendships, persevered through challenging mathematics classes, and learned in-demand skills from computer science professors who were committed to his success.

Despite studying a different programming language than the one he uses at WHOOP, Defendre said he developed the foundational skills to adapt to any software job.

“I think ϡȱ�� had a huge impact on how I turned out on a professional level as well as my social development,” he said. “I feel prepared for the future.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

I think ϡȱ�� had a huge impact on how I turned out on a professional level as well as my social development. I feel prepared for the future.

Joseph Defendre, ’24

Tags

Alumni Profile

Internships

Racial Justice

ϡȱ��

Granting Opportunities

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:03:28 +0000

Granting Opportunities BBENSON@bridgew.edu Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:03

CUBEs program takes students into the working world

May 23, 2024

Brian Benson, G'23

Anna Dykhoff, ’26, enrolled in an English class on grant writing hoping to learn a new skill. By the end of the semester, she was able to add even more to her resume.

The class challenged students to work with A&A Metro Transportation to support its ϡȱ�� Cares on-demand public transit system for town residents and BSU students. And, thanks to connections she made, Anna is a summer intern for the organization.

“It blossomed from something I thought was just a class into a career opportunity,” she said.

That’s just one of the many benefits of BSU’s Collaborative University Business Experiences (CUBEs) program. In CUBEs classes such as this one taught by Dr. Lisa Litterio, students work with local organizations on semester-long projects that are embedded within the course.

Students visited A&A Metro’s offices and the Senior Center and met with users of the service. They established a TikTok account, produced Instagram posts and wrote a federal grant proposal for ϡȱ�� Cares, which is currently funded by the state, town of ϡȱ�� and BSU. They even received feedback on the proposal from Congressman Bill Keating’s staff.

“It’s mirroring what the workplace is about and what the world is about,” said Litterio, who hopes the course helps students expand their writing and career horizons. “It’s seeing the classroom as a place to do grant writing.”

Students embraced the opportunity and responsibility that comes with a project whose impact stretched far beyond the classroom.

“It’s very rewarding,” said Cam Rodericks, a marketing major who expects to finish his degree in the fall. “I’m learning something I can apply to real life.”

Dasia Peters, ’24, added: “I feel like I’m actually doing something that has a greater purpose. Just the thought of being able to actually get funding that can help the community is really motivating to me.”

Dasia, a communication studies major and member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, hopes to use her new skills to help her tribe apply for federal grants.

Anna, who focused in class on enhancing ϡȱ�� Cares’ social media accounts, looks forward to growing A&A Metro’s online presence during her internship.

“We’re being trusted as professionals,” Anna said of the course. “It’s not work just to get a grade.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

It blossomed from something I thought was just a class into a career opportunity.

Anna Dykhoff, ’26

Tags

CUBEs

Internships

ϡȱ��

Secure Position

BBENSON@bridgew.edu — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:42:47 +0000

Secure Position BBENSON@bridgew.edu Wed, 10/11/2023 - 09:42

Graduate college internship leads to career in cybersecurity

October 12, 2023

Brian Benson, G'23

Rachel Cullity, ’21, G’23, helps safeguard the financial systems and taxpayer money that power a plethora of Massachusetts government services.

It’s a critical job – and one she may have never found if not for the mentoring of a ϡȱ�� State cybersecurity instructor.

“I definitely wouldn’t have been where I am today if it wasn’t for ϡȱ��,” said Cullity, a compliance officer with the state Office of the Comptroller. “I met a lot of people and learned a lot of leadership skills, and then I also had support of my professors like Dave Marion.”

Cullity began her full-time position in June, soon after earning a master’s degree in criminal justice with a certificate in cybersecurity and cyber-criminology. She protects state financial systems from fraud and cybersecurity attacks and helps agencies follow relevant laws.

“I wanted to have a really important job that gives back to taxpayers,” said Cullity, who also studied criminal justice as an undergraduate at BSU. “I wanted to play an important role in the commonwealth.”

Cullity’s experience in the comptroller’s office began as a summer intern while in graduate school at BSU. She helped develop a campaign raising awareness about suspicious emails that was subsequently implemented. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Cullity is continuing to build cybersecurity awareness among state employees.

Marion, who met Cullity in his introductory cybersecurity course, encouraged her to apply for the internship. She credits it with helping her see a way to use her academic knowledge in the workforce.

Cybersecurity internships provide intensive, first-hand work experience in a way that classroom instruction can’t fulfill, said Marion, who also serves as BSU’s director of information security.

“We can do a lot with simulating the technical stuff,” he said. “What’s more difficult to simulate is relationships and understanding how relationships work in an organization.”

While at BSU, Cullity also served as president of the Graduate Professional Student Association and criminal justice honor society. Now she is the director of young professionals for the AGA Boston chapter, an organization for workers and students involved in government financial management.

Her commitment to giving back stands out, Marion said.

“Her leadership and willingness to help others really sets her apart,” he said. “The way Rachel does it is in a very collegial, very supportive, very collaborative way.”

Cullity credits Marion’s course with planting the seed that the burgeoning field might hold a viable opportunity for her.

“He told me that I could do it,” she said. “I just had to stay focused.”

Do you have a BSU story you'd like to share? Email stories@bridgew.edu.

I definitely wouldn’t have been where I am today if it wasn’t for ϡȱ��. I met a lot of people and learned a lot of leadership skills, and then I also had support of my professors like Dave Marion.

Rachel Cullity, ’21, G’23

Tags

Cybersecurity

Internships

Graduate Studies

Alumni Profile