The RWU student experience is packed with hands-on projects, real-world opportunities, unique program offerings, personalized interactions with faculty, and much more. All of it meant to help students discover their passions while preparing for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Our students and faculty are scholars, researchers, scientists, architects, and more.
Diana Imondi, RWU Class of 2019
“With the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana we are seeing a huge uptick in marijuana-involved crashes and, unfortunately, fatalities,” said Diana Imondi ’19, Senior Manager of Public Affairs at AAA Northeast. Faced with this crisis, she applied the skills she learned in her RWU Master of Public Administration Program to help drivers stay safe.
Beth Flanagan, RWU Class of 2019
Beth Flanagan ‘19 is ready to lead the fight against ALS, stepping up as the Executive Director of the ALS Association Rhode Island Chapter.
Meghan Grady, RWU Class of 2008
Meghan Grady graduated from RWU in 2008 with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Now, she makes a difference every day as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.
Elizabeth Domack, RWU Class of 2013
Elizabeth Domack sees clients for individual therapy through her private practice. We talked with Domack about the ways her background in the forensic field helps her make a difference to her clients.
Kim Rakiec, RWU Class of 2013
Kim Rakiec graduated with a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology degree in 2013. Now, she works as a clinical supervisor at the Seven Hills Foundation, an organization that provides support to children and adults with disabilities and significant life challenges.
Stephanie Shoppell, RWU Class of 2016
Stephanie Shoppell '16 uses her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology degree in her career as an outpatient therapist for teens with co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse and anxiety or depression.
Kelly Nevins, RWU Class of 2015
Kelly Nevins '15 uses her leadership skills to work toward gender equity through systemic change in Rhode Island.
Melissa Russano, Professor
Since Dr. Melissa Russano came to Roger Williams University, she’s been sharing her extensive expertise in the field of interrogation techniques with her students and the community.
Whitney Belton, RWU Class of 2018
Whitney Belton's RWU connection started as a high school junior in RWU's Architecture Summer Academy. Today, she is a master's of architecture program graduate who is launching her career.
David Cameron, RWU Class of 2012
From the Gilbane Building Company field office in the heart of downtown Providence, David Cameron is overseeing the construction of a nine-story high-rise.
