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Nurse Isaura Jimenez at the Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center in Lawrence
Isaura Jimenez
Nursing

Three bus rides, a different language and a challenging curriculum were not roadblocks for Isaura Jimenez on her path to a nursing degree. She saw them as challenges to be met.

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Margaret Fitzgerald with a group of people at the Solomont School of Nursing's 50th Anniversary celebration at the Inn & Conference Center
Margaret Fitzgerald
Nursing

While working for 16 years in an intensive care unit, Margaret Fitzgerald decided that she could do more to prevent patients from ending up in the hospital. So she earned a master’s degree in nursing at UMass Lowell to become a nurse practitioner.

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Juana Guerrero with her mentor, Francine Coston (Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs at UMass Lowell).
Juana Guerrero
Nursing

Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.

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Tim DiFrancesco, founder of TD Athletes Edge, trains a client
Tim DiFrancesco
Physical Therapy

Tim DiFrancesco served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the LA Lakers, but he knew in his heart that he wanted to have an impact on more people’s lives. So he left to dedicate his career to his business, TD Athletes Edge, a fitness training facility.

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