Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education at Quinnipiac University

For Individuals

Testimonials: In Their Own Words

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For Individuals

Testimonials: In Their Own Words

Professionals who participate in our high‑impact programs gain strategic capabilities that strengthen leadership, drive organizational results and accelerate long-term career growth. Each program emphasizes real‑world application, equipping leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to create measurable impact in their roles. Participants also benefit from learning alongside a cohort of experienced peers, expanding their professional networks and gaining diverse industry perspectives. Explore the stories below to see how past participants have advanced their careers and expanded their influence.

Kate Bauer Pacelli

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Global Learning Program Manager, BIC

Program: Leading High-Impact Teams

“Participating in the Leading High-Impact Teams program at Quinnipiac was a pivotal moment in my leadership journey. The program strengthened my ability to lead with clarity and purpose, foster high-impact collaboration and navigate complex challenges with confidence, capabilities that continue to shape how I inspire teams and drive meaningful results.”

Mariette Collins

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Enterprise Learning and Organizational Development Manager, Eversource

Program: Eversource Data Literacy Fundamentals

“Integrating a course on Data Literacy Fundamentals into our Eversource Leadership Development curriculum with Quinnipiac was a strategic investment in building the competencies our future leaders need. It equipped them to confidently interpret data, ask the right questions, make informed decisions and communicate insights through compelling stories and strong business cases. This foundation advanced their analytical mindset and ability to lead with impact.”

Shane Eckley

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Integrated Solution Specialist, ASSA ABLOY

Program: Advanced Leadership Development

“Quinnipiac Lifelong Learning’s Advance Leadership Development program was a genuinely eye-opening experience for me. I came into it hoping to sharpen my leadership skills, and I left with a deeper understanding of what it truly means to lead with purpose, empathy and resilience. The program challenged me to look inward, recognize my blind spots, and embrace continuous learning, not just as a professional, but as a person.”

Nick Giampetruzzi

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Assistant Manager of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Program: Leading High-Impact Teams

“The Leading High-Impact Teams course at Quinnipiac was thought-provoking and encouraged self- and organizational reflection. It was a great blend of evidence-based research and practical application through group activities.”

Sarah Mach

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Regional Director of Operations, Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

Program: Strategic Healthcare Management

“The Strategic Healthcare Management course opened my eyes to new concepts and challenged me to look at ways to better engage with my teams. I will take the skills I learned and polished in this course with me as I grow in my career.”

Sara Grant

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Manager of Digital Customer Communications, Eversource

Program: Eversource Data Literacy Fundamentals

“Having worked in website production for over 15 years, I have been utilizing data to inform my decisions every day. Quinnipiac’s Data Literacy Fundamentals course helped me hone my skills, and I feel more confident in data visualization and communicating results to different audiences. It’s easy to get blinded by numbers, but this course reminded me of all the great qualitative data I should be seeking out and using in our decisions.”