Marie Lafortune ’17
B.A. in accounting and healthcare management
Audit associate at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.

After double majoring at Elms Marie launched herself into a rewarding career as an accountant with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, a public accounting firm based in the Pioneer Valley. She also entered the MS in Accounting program at Western New England University to prepare for the CPA exam. Read Marie’s story.

Tam Le ’15
B.A. in healthcare management
Scheduler for interpreter and translation services at Baystate Medical Center

After beginning her career at Baystate Medical Center as a medical interpreter, Tam advanced to a leadership role as the scheduler for the interpreter and translation services department. The skills she gained from her degree help her coordinate language services for the 1.8 million patients Baystate sees every year. Read Tam’s story.

Madeline Jordan ’18
B.A. in biology, minor in bioethics
Graduate student in the Pharm.D. program at Western New England University

To supplement her studies in biology, Madeline gained real-world pharmacy experience as a CVS pharmacy technician her junior and senior year. She was subsequently admitted to the prestigious Pharm.D. program at Western New England University, where she will continue her journey to become a pharmacist in fall 2018. Read Madeline’s story.

Lauren Bolduc ’17
B.A. in criminal justice
Patrol officer with the Northampton Police Department

After spending three years upholding justice in New Hampshire as a patrol officer, Lauren transferred to the Northampton Police Department in Massachusetts. Eager to get involved with the department’s community policing initiatives, Lauren is at work completing a 14-week field training program before going back on patrol. Read Lauren’s story.

Joe Gaszi ’17
B.A. in computer information technology, minors in mathematics and cybersecurity
Software developer at 1st Alliance Lending

After perfecting his computer science skills at Elms, Joe quickly found success as a software developer at 1st Alliance Lending, a mortgage loan company in Connecticut. Read Joe’s story.

Mary Iellamo ’18
B.A. in psychology and English, minor in theater studies
Graduate student in the Psy.D. program at Springfield College

Mary creatively blended her interests in psychology and English while working as a hospital psychiatric technician, using poetry to lead patient discussion groups. She was admitted to the doctorate of counseling psychology program at Springfield College, where she will begin her quest to become a clinical psychologist in fall 2018. Read Mary’s story.

Sirvaughn Hobdy ’17
B.A. in computer information technology
Remote support engineer at Integrated IT Solutions

Sirvaughn accepted a job offer as a remote support engineer before graduating, joining the front lines of the cyber security industry. Read Sirvaughn’s story.

Sarah Girouard ’18
B.A. in communication sciences and disorders, A.A. in speech-language pathology assistant
Graduate student in the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program at UMass Amherst

Sarah’s extensive clinical practicum hours helped her secure a spot in the prestigious M.A. in speech-language pathology program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she will continue her education in fall 2018. Read Sarah’s story.

Austin DeCosmo ’17
B.S. in nursing
Registered nurse at Baystate Children’s Hospital, Emergency Department

After graduating and passing the NCLEX, Austin began working as an RN at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Listen to Austin discuss how he prepared for the NCLEX.

Lindsey McNiff ’18
B.S. in nursing
Registered nurse at Mercy Medical Center, Urology Unit

Lindsey did it all in her four years at Elms, staying busy as a tutor in the library, a resident advisor, a two-sport athlete, and a nursing major. After graduating and passing the NCLEX, she joined Mercy Medical Center as an RN.

Madison Jung ’18
B.S. in nursing
Registered nurse at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department

After graduating and passing the NCLEX, Maddie earned a job as an RN in the emergency department at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT. Listen to Maddie discuss how Elms prepared her to be a nurse.

Vanessa Nogueira’18
B.S. in nursing
Registered nurse at Mercy Medical Center, Urology Unit

Before she even graduated, Vanessa accepted a job at Mercy Medical Center as a float-nurse. After quickly passing her NCLEX,  she earned her RN licensure and started working on the hospital’s medical-surgical floors.