Pat Brown: The Importance of Science and Volunteerism
Published June 15, 2022, Zip06.com
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Behind Pat Brown’s pleasant personality and cheerful smile is the razor-sharp mind of a scientist and researcher. The Napa, Calif. native first came to Connecticut in 1988 with her then-husband, Thomas, when he was recruited to join the faculty at Yale University.
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Pat’s first foray into higher education training began at San Jose State University, where she majored in psychology and business administration.
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“I think having majored in psych was a turning point in my life,” recalls Pat.
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Lori Mansur ‘Born to Be a Nurse’
Published February 2, 2022, by Jenn McCulloch/Zip06.com
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After graduating high school in 1996, Lori Mansur tried a few different jobs, but it wasn’t until 2004 that she found her calling. After taking a job as a medical assistant in a pediatric office in New Haven, Lori realized that was where she wanted to focus her career.
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“From the start, I knew I had to be a nurse and knew that I could make an impact,” says Lori. “I started taking the prerequisites I needed for nursing school while working part-time.”
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