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Message from the President
Dear Friends,
Our alumni love to share the positive impact Northern Essex has had on their lives, and I always enjoy hearing their stories.
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In this issue of alumnecc, Lawrence police officer Ivan Soto praises his “inspiring” professors; Art and Design major Kailey Johnson describes how she became powerful and gained more direction and happiness at Northern Essex; and Hennessey School Principal Shalimar Quiles shares how her internships and mentorships led her to a career “that matched [her] passion.”
Community colleges like Northern Essex are changing lives, and we need to do a better job of telling our story. We know what we do and how well we do it, but not everyone appreciates or recognizes the full extent of our role within higher education.
I hope to address this, and I’m looking for your help.
Later this spring, as we near graduation, I am planning to launch a social media campaign— #MyCommunityCollege— that targets community college alumni nationwide. I will be reaching out to Northern Essex alumni, including Ivan, Kailey, and Shalimar, as well as high-profile community college graduates such as actor Tom Hanks, writer Amy Tan, and Northern Essex’s own Tom Bergeron. Anyone who has attended a community college will be encouraged to update their LinkedIn profile and other bios to be sure their community college is included, and to share their community college affiliation with pride on their social media channels.
The goal is to create a groundswell of support for our community colleges. Are you in?
Warmly,
Lane A. Glenn, President
Editor: Maureen O’Leary
Contributing Editors: Sarah Comiskey, Ellen Small Davis, Ernie Greenslade, Wendy Shaffer
Graphic Designer: Susan Stehfest
Writers: Sarah Comiskey, Ellen Small Davis, Ernie Greenslade
