Stonehill Stories

Stonehill College Office of Communications & Media Relations

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EDUCATION

Produced by the Office of Communications & Media Relations, "Stonehill Stories" features short, impactful conversations with unique, talented and passionate members of the Stonehill community.

APR 7

Episode 11 - Leading with Action: Deirdre Bird '14

The environmentally conscious entrepreneur behind Dri Umbrellas shares the journey of building her company from the ground up.

17 min
MAR 4

Episode 10 - Leading with Possibility: Lisa (Young) Palladino '87 & Matt Brown '16

The Stonehill alumni discuss collaborating on Wishes on Wheels, a book born from their shared college roots and mutual commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

33 min
10/06/2025

Episode 9 - Leading with Creativity: Conor Soucy ’19

The filmmaker behind the horror movie Dead Whisper talks about gaining invaluable production skills at Stonehill, navigating Hollywood and more.

15 min
10/06/2025

Episode 8 - Leading with Inspiration: Kristen McDonnell ‘03

The Norwood High School basketball coach and counselor chats about her student-athlete experience at Stonehill and the impact that she hopes to have on her players.

17 min
10/06/2025

Episode 7 - Leading with Justice: Pamerson Ifill '92

The Commissioner of the Massachusetts Probation Service discusses his time as a professional boxer, his experiences as a transfer student and his career in criminology.

26 min
10/14/2024

Episode 6 - Leading with Friendship: Rev. Wilfred "Willy" Raymond, C.S.C. '67

The priest explores how he has developed a personal relationship with God through the various roles in which he has served as part of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

27 min
10/13/2024

Episode 5 - Leading with Service: Ambassador Claire (McLaughlin) Cronin '82

The U.S. Ambassador to Ireland offers insight into her career, talks about moving abroad, and shares words of wisdom for Stonehill’s future diplomats.

18 min
10/12/2024

Episode 4 - Leading with Impact: Rama Aldakhlallah '20

The alumna talks about leading with impact by using the research and mentorship experience she gained at Stonehill to help create a more just and compassionate world.

20 min
10/11/2024

Episode 3 - Leading with Hope: Lauren (Bombardier) Weeks '13

The alumna and recipient of Stonehill’s Graduate of the Last Decade Award talks about her experience as a person diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, as well as her work as an author.

14 min
10/10/2024

Episode 2: Leading with Empathy: Cicily (Roberts) Shaw '97

Stonehill's Alumni Council president explores what it was like attending the College as a first-generation student, discusses her pursuit of a doctorate at Northeastern University, and offers tips on getting involved with our alumni community.

15 min
10/09/2024

Episode 1 - Leading with Compassion: Fran Dillon ’70

The former vice president of advancement traces his path to the Hill and shares his experiences leading with compassion as the longtime steward of Stonehill’s fundraising efforts.

15 min

11 Episodes

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Produced by the Office of Communications & Media Relations, "Stonehill Stories" features short, impactful conversations with unique, talented and passionate members of the Stonehill community.

Creator

Stonehill College Office of Communications & Media Relations
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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