Alumni

DNP '23G
Mapping the Course - Whether she is mapping a career path or charting a racecar course, Ashley Pinkham knows how to keep her seat while navigating the bumps and curves. With a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry, Pinkham launched her career as an Environmental Educator at Wells National…
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PMHNP Certificate, '22G
Broad Shoulders -  Mother of four and wife of a career infantry service member, Breanne Vasquez has managed the family household singlehandedly during her husband’s multiple deployments while holding down a full-time job and pursuing her own academic studies. This challenging combination…
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate, ‘22G
The Heart of Time-  Drawn to the adrenaline-packed experience of caring for emergency patients in accident and disaster zones, Donna Primera started her career as a hospital flight nurse. One of her missions involved flying into the Baton Rouge area after a devastating hurricane to assist with the…
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Master of Education in Educational Studies ‘22G
Gratitude- Tacked to the wall behind her chair is a row of “gratitude bags” where students place notes for residence hall staff to express their appreciation for support and encouragement. While their welcomed messages are timed with the academic year, gratitude is a way of life for Danielle…
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate, '22G
Inner Peace - Her first brush with urgent care took place when Veronica Gore was a 911 operator in Chicago. The caller needed immediate help for a baby at risk from drowning so, until the ambulance arrived, Gore stayed on the phone to explain how to perform CPR. Although operators were not…
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DNP '22G
The Wellspring of Patient Care- "By approaching each day with humility and gratitude, I celebrate the privilege of being a nurse and caregiver. I strive to bring my best to the daily work of taking care of patients and lifting up my colleagues." As a public radio journalist, Sylvia Perry (DNP…
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Master of Social Work, '22G
The Balance - Sarah Menard, 2022 graduate of the online UNH Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has firmly committed to her vocation. Raised by parents who specialized in education and social work, she was drawn to the caregiver model, influenced by Menard’s younger sibling who experiences…
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Looking Ahead
“I see people as a holistic entity rather than a snapshot in time,” says S. Davis, 2022 graduate of the online UNH Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Originally planning to become a teacher of history, a required introductory course in social work opened her awareness of a field that aligned…
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The Healing Connection
"Good health thrives on connections with others. Being instrumental in a patient’s healing process gives meaning to my own life." As the first-generation son of immigrant parents, Gregory Marcellin and his parents learned English together. With their emphasis on strong family and church…
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The Blending
First impressions of Hannah Rossignol paint the portrait of a warm, energetic woman who loves to learn and enjoys blending her diverse creative talents. Although she majored in Occupational Therapy for undergraduate and graduate studies at University of New Hampshire, she also completed a minor in…
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The Darkest Day
A native of upstate New York, Casey Rabideau moved to New Hampshire to pursue an education from UNH and found her niche. After earning a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Rabideau completed a graduate certificate in the online Assistive Technology program and joined the…
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Lifetime Learning
"In the acute care setting, emergencies call for immediate action. A nurse practitioner must use their knowledge to rapidly assess a situation and make decisions that could be life changing." Mary Murphy Hayes has always been drawn to medicine, perhaps unconsciously following the influence of…
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