September 30, 2013
Class Agents Profile: Class of 2009 (5th Year Reunion)
What one lesson from Providence College has helped you during the past five years?
SHANNON BROWN SHIMER ’09
Lives: Vicenza, Italy
Works: Child and Youth Program Assistant, U.S. Army
“Everything I learned from the Feinstein Institute for Public Service! The public and community service studies major opened my eyes to the world. I use lessons from my former professors daily.”
EMILY MCAULIFFE ’09
Lives: New York, N.Y.
Works: Senior Marketing Specialist, WebMD
“I’ve realized over the past five years the importance of a strong, supportive community, such as fellow PC alumni.”
KIERAN MURRAY ’09
Lives: New York, N.Y.
Works: Assistant Buyer, Tommy Hilfiger
“I learned the importance of commitment to faith, family, community, and friendship. My Providence family continues to be a significant source of support, guiding me toward achieving my goals. These lessons and values have encouraged me to lead a life filled with faith and love.”
LIZZIE REILLY ’09
Lives: New York, N.Y.
Works: School Social Worker, Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
“Providence College taught me that it is important to believe in the mission and values of your work. Wherever we end up when we leave PC, we are part of a community and part of something that is bigger than ourselves.”
RYAN WHALEN ’09
Lives: Providence, R.I.
Works: Leadership Giving Officer, Providence College
“How to be an individual while working successfully with others.”
