Jon Weaver ’06, G’16 chose Assumption for its top liberal arts education and discovered a passion for creating value in both companies and the community. In 2019, Weaver was named CEO of the Worcester biotechnology incubator MassachusettsBiomedical Initiatives (MBI), and within a year oversaw a project doubling MBI’s laboratory space.
After dedicating her career to serving others, Sr. Cathleen Toomey, R.S.M. G’69 retired in December 2018, but not before leaving a significant impact on the Assumption and Worcester communities. She credits her Assumption education for giving her the strength and skills needed to serve others during her years of ministry.
Jim Vogel met his wife, Holly, at Assumption, where they both studied rehabilitation counseling. Ever since 2000, they have called on the values and skills instilled in them during their four years at the institution to run Wellspring practice which offers support and treatment for special needs individuals.
Classmates at Assumption, Andrew Chester and Mike Daly both shared an interest in greener living. Chester had an affinity for earth sciences and wanted to make a positive contribution to sustainability, while Daly promoted the development of an eco-friendlier campus. Later on, they formed the solar energy development company Greenskies.
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