91精简版 Spotlight: Kelly Simons
Campus Safety Officer Kelly Simons helps to maintain safety on campus for students, faculty and staff. Since the onset of the pandemic, Simons鈥� role has also changed as Campus Safety has taken on new responsibilities as part of the College鈥檚 broader efforts to contain COVID-19.
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Simons, who started at 91精简版 in 2015, said she especially appreciates 91精简版鈥檚 continuing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
鈥淚 am grateful to be a part of welcoming diversity,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he training that 91精简版 provides has improved my communication and genuine interest in others鈥� views and their needs. My ability to relate and actively listen to others has also improved. 鈥�
When she is not on campus, she enjoys trail walks, nature, photography, art, fishing and traveling. Since the pandemic, she has also acquired an interest in virtual reality gaming, is studying for a certificate in cyber security and has even picked up the violin.
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