Anchors in Action: Alumni Innovators & Leaders Panel

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We’re pleased to invite you to join us for an engaging alumni panel and reception - an evening of connection, collaboration, and support for the next generation of Anchors.

Anchors in Action - panelists from five schools featured

Alumni Panelists

This event will feature graduates, from all five of RIC's schools, who are making meaningful impacts across a wide range of industries:

  • School of Business – Joshua C. Laguerre, JD, CRCM ’10, Manager, Financial Services – Risk, Regulatory & Compliance at KPMG
  • School of Social Work – Shana DeFelice ’08, MSW ’10, Programs & Mission Impact Director at Meals on Wheels
  • School of Education – Susan Craven ’96, MA ’18, Assistant Superintendent at Johnston Public Schools
  • School of Nursing – Serena Tavares ’18, MSN ’25, RN, Nurse Educator at Brown University Health and Adjunct Nursing Faculty at RIC
  • School of Arts & Sciences – Travis Escobar ’13, Director of Business Development at United Way of Rhode Island; Co-Founder of Island Coquito; and Founder & Board Chair of MillennialRI

Networking and Connection

This event is in collaboration with the Career & Life Design Center. Whether you’re looking to give back, recruit, network, or simply connect with others in your profession, this evening offers valuable insight, conversation, and community.

Professional Clothing Drive

Additionally, as part of this event, we’re also hosting a Professional Clothing Drive to support RIC students preparing for interviews, internships, and career opportunities. For questions about the clothing drive, please email the Career & Life Design Center at cldc@ric.edu.

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