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www.baypath.edu 45 Here Comes the Judge Carolyn McCaffrey '96 Carolyn graduated from Bay Path as an accounting major. She never planned to be a lawyer, but after landing a position as a bookkeeper in a large area law firm, Carolyn took a different path. Acting on the advice from a lawyer in the practice, Carolyn set her sights on law school. After earning her law degree in 2000 from Western New England University School of Law, Carolyn went on to join a law firm and, in time, she hung her own shingle outside the door. Today, Carolyn still has her own practice, but she now also sits on the bench and is the probate judge for the North Central Connecticut Probate Court. Read her backstory on Bay Pathway Online. Community Driven Lyn Simmons G'03 When Lyn Simmons '03 first came to the Longmeadow campus in 2001, she had no idea that she would return fifteen years later as Longmeadow's Town Manager. Upon graduating with a Legal Studies degree, Lyn was offered a job with the Springfield law firm that was also her intern site, but it didn't take long for her to realize that a big law firm wasn't where she belonged. She yearned to work directly with clients and to make a real difference. Soon, she found herself in an area she had never before considered: municipal government. That change in industry has led to a lifelong career filled with a passion for making a difference for the residents and business owners of the community which she helps lead. Read the Bay Pathway Online on how Lyn is making a difference in the town of Longmeadow. A Position of Trust Jarrod Liebel G'03 As the Assistant Vice President of Peoples Wealth Advisory Group, a subsidiary of PeoplesBank in Holyoke, MA, Jarrod Liebel G'03 knows the value of trust. For almost 20 years, he has worked with hundreds of people in his role as a financial advisor, helping them plan for a safe and secure future. Jarrod is also a member of Bay Path's Alumni Association Council. By bringing his talent and experiences to the table, alumni can trust Jarrod to represent them with a time-tested demeanor of calmness and objectivity—the same trust this also valued by his clients. Read the Bay Pathway Online to discover how, as alumni, you can also put your trust in Jarrod.

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