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Clockwise from right: Christina Carpenter '23 spoke on behalf of The American Women's College;
Bay Path faculty take a group selfie as they don their academic regalia for the procession;
Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley, spoke of the shared mission of
educating girls and women; Ashley Pereira G'19, G'21, senior human resources operations manager,
brought greetings from the staff at Bay Path. Bottom: Chair Jonathan Besse presents the oath and
symbols of office to President Doran who is joined by Dr. Carol Leary, president emerita of Bay Path
University, Stephen Doran, the presidential spouse.
"At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life and a
brighter future will be realized. This is our shared vision. As president of
Bay Path, I promise you my unwavering commitment and tireless effort in
fulfillment of this vision. Acting on this vision is our responsibility and our
joy. Let us move forward together with the courage to do what is right, even
when it is not easy; with faith in ourselves, each other and our future; and with
unbridled hope and joy for ourselves, our communities and our students."
B AY PAT H P R E S I D E N T S A N D R A J . D O R A N , J . D .
