Rebecca Woodworth Brodie's road to success was not always easy and was paved with many challenges. Raising a daughter as a single parent and initially discouraged by a financial aid officer from a four­ year institution, Brodie persevered and earned an associate's degree from MassBay.

Meredith L. Murphy graduated from Norwood High School in 2006 and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of New Hampshire in 2010. She had intended to be a veterinarian from a young age, but after graduating college she decided veterinarian school was not for her. She decided instead to switch to a career in human health care.

Eugene H. McCarthy earned his associate's degree in liberal arts from MassBay Community College in 1963, before earning his bachelor's degree in ancient Greek from Boston University and later his master's degree in Comparative Literature from San Francisco State University.

Dr. Todd J. Leach became the fourth president of Granite State College on July 1, 2010. An innovative academician, leader, and visionary, Dr. Leach's first 100 days as president were punctuated with perceptive strategy creation and bold visioning. Under the leadership of its new president, Granite State College has begun launching a variety of exciting initiatives aimed at advancing the College's mission and fueling record growth.

Dr. John P. LaCava has given the MassBay biotechnology program reason to be proud. After graduating in 1998 with an associate degree, he went on to receive his bachelor of science in biotechnology from University of California at Berkeley and his Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

For nearly a half century, the Juliani family has supported the mission and vision of MassBay Community College. In 1963 Felix Juliani, Daniel's father, served as a member of the College's founding Advisory Committee. He later served with distinction for five years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and was elected Chairman Emeritus.

Donna Raposa describes MassBay Community College as "very much a part of who I am." In 2014, 45 years after graduating with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, Ms. Raposa will celebrate her 18th year in the MassBay Admissions Office.

Walter Bachelder become personally involved in the battle against the AIDS epidemic after the loss of a close friend to AIDS in 1991. He began volunteering at the AIDS Action Committee of Boston and became active in advocating for increased funding for AIDS research , housing services for people living with HIV/AIDS, and AIDS education and prevention programs.

Thomas M. Britt ’63 is one of MassBay Community College’s strongest champions. Both as an alumnus and in his role as a member of the MassBay Foundation’s Board of Directors. Mr. Britt, a Medford native, attended MassBay as a member of the College's first graduating class, earning his Associate of Science degree In Business in 1963.

Marianna Borrelli had worked in banking and in legal administration for several years when she resumed her education at MassBay Community College. Graduating with honors, she was accepted at Boston University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in Business Administration. Continuing her studies at B.U., she earned her Master of Arts in Gastronomy, with a concentration in Business.