Her Journey Symposium
Friday, April 26, 2024
1:30 p.m.
’64 Hall, The Slavin Center
Her Journey, a symposium co-sponsored by the Providentia Society and the Office of Alumni Relations, will feature inspiring alumnae who have navigated various challenges, shattered barriers, and forged unique paths in their respective fields.
Through a series of compelling talks and discussions, attendees will gain insight into the personal journeys of these remarkable women, as well as network with others on their own journeys.
This event is open to all alumni, faculty, staff, and students.
Following the event, all attendees are invited to a networking reception to continue the valuable and insightful discussion.
The Her Journey Symposium originated from the groundwork laid by the Light the Way event, which served as the concluding celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Women at Providence College in April 2022.
Keynote Speaker
Vicki Movsessian Lamoriello ’94, ’27P
Born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, Vicki Movsessian Lamoriello has left an indelible mark on the world of women’s ice hockey as a celebrated athlete, coach, and influential figure. Her journey to greatness began at Providence College, where she graduated magna cum laude in 1994 with a major in Business Administration and Marketing, she distinguished herself as a non-scholarship athlete, embodying perseverance and dedication. Her leadership on the ice earned her the role of Assistant Captain, and she graduated as the top-ranked student in her major.
In 1998, Vicki reached the pinnacle of her athletic career, securing an Olympic gold medal in Nagano, Japan for the United States women’s ice hockey team. Her contributions extended beyond the Olympics, earning her four silver medals in various International and World Championship competitions.
Recognizing her exceptional achievements, Vicki was inducted into the US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame, the US Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Providence College Hall of Fame as a member of the historic 1998 Olympic team. Additionally, she received individual accolades with inductions into the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame and the Arlington Catholic High School Hall of Fame.
Transitioning from player to mentor and advocate, Vicki has made significant contributions to the development of women’s hockey. She founded the Massachusetts Spitfires Girls Hockey organization and the Rhode Island Sting Girls Hockey organization, fostering a new generation of talented athletes.
Vicki has continued her involvement in the sport as a board member of the New England Girls Hockey League and as a respected coach. Her coaching career has seen her serve as Assistant Coach at Northeastern University, Providence College, and Feehan High School, imparting her knowledge and passion for the game to aspiring players.
Beyond her athletic and coaching accomplishments, Vicki is a proud wife and mother of three, embodying the values of teamwork, resilience, and dedication both on and off the ice. A long-time resident of Lincoln, Rhode Island, she remains a beloved figure known for her roles as a teammate, coach, mentor, and successful businesswoman. Her impact on women’s ice hockey is not just measured in medals but in the legacy of empowerment and inspiration, she continues to build within the sport.
Featured Alumnae Panelists
Keri Murschell ’94
Growing up as the youngest of four girls, Keri Murschell learned early to lean on humor and a sense of positivity to work through life’s challenges. Keri has always been a versatile player but never a superstar in any one discipline. She believes that a good dose of perseverance, understanding the value of failure and emotional intelligence has led her to experience great happiness in life.
After graduating from Providence College in 1994, Keri worked in IT consulting sales for nine years until she realized it was not her passion. As a soon to be new mom, there was one memorable commute home on i76 in Philadelphia in 2002, that changed her life for the next 14 years. Oprah Winfrey was on the radio talking about finding your “passion”. At that time Keri’s passion was golf, style, and travel so she pulled on those aspirations to create, keri golf.
keri golf was a women’s golf brand that challenged the traditional golf bag market, the designs were whimsical and fun. After five years of being in business, keri golf was selected as one of O Magazine’s favorite things. The feature in O Magazine got the attention of Adams Golf in 2008. keri golf partnered with Adams Golf for the next several years and was eventually sold to Adams Golf. Shortly after that acquisition, Adams Golf was acquired by TaylorMade-Adidas where Keri led the women’s and accessories division.
In 2014, Keri had an opportunity to change industries again and take on the challenge of product development and innovation for NRG, the largest retail energy company in the US. She is now focused on strategic partnerships with some of the world’s largest auto manufacturers to develop energy plans for the electric vehicle industry.
Keri has been married to her husband, Wayne, for over 22 years and they live in Haddonfield, NJ. Together they still love to play golf and spend time with their daughter, Mary Kate (21), and a son, Matt (19).
Jillian Rose, Ed.D., MPH, LCSW ’04
Dr. Jillian Rose is the Vice President and Chief Equity Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). She serves as a member of the HSS leadership team and is responsible for leading the execution of a comprehensive strategy to advance health equity at Hospital for Special Surgery through a whole health approach (addressing physical, behavioral, and social needs), in line with the hospital’s mission to provide access to all and its commitment to reducing disparities of care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Rose engages and partners with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce disparities and implement internal improvements to increase access to and provision of care at HSS that treats the whole patient. She also engages with external stakeholders involved in health equity and fosters action on health equity at local, state, and national levels to help improve musculoskeletal health outcomes and the patient experience.
Driven by her passion for health equity, Dr. Rose continues to break ground organizationally and nationally by providing ongoing leadership and support for the collection of SDOH, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and preferred language data in the electronic medical record. In addition, she provides training for the healthcare team and all new employees related to implicit bias and cultural awareness and participates in quality initiatives to identify and address health disparities through the development of appropriate tools and evaluation processes.
Dr. Rose provides operational leadership for HSS’ largest Ambulatory Care Center, Department of Social Work Programs, and plays an integral role in the Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Service Plan. Since 2005, Dr. Rose has had oversight over nationally recognized peer support and psycho-education programs for people with lupus and their families, where her team reaches out to diverse populations to provide culturally tailored interventions.
In all of these endeavors, Dr. Rose has been committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise through numerous publications, national and international conferences, and public forums. Dr. Rose has received numerous awards and recognition for her work including, being chosen as the Top 15 DEI Champion by Diversity Global, New York City, and State The 100 Responsible, Ann Kunkle Advocacy Award, Crain’s 40 under 40 leaders in health care, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Visionary Award, ARP Distinguish Educator’s Award, the Wholeness of Life Award and the Emerging Leader Award.
Alexis Tirado ’02
Alexis Tirado is an award-winning multi-platform storyteller. She is currently a senior director at Worthi, an ethnographic marketing, communications, and content company.
Previously she was a manager at Netflix leading Con Todo, the streamer’s US Latinx brand on the internet. Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 238 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Tirado also led Pero Like, the Latinx arm of BuzzFeed that’s focused on humorous and culturally relevant video and social media for Latinx across the country. Under her leadership, Pero Like has over 6 million global fans and amassed nearly 400 million lifetime YouTube views.
Prior to BuzzFeed, Alexis was the managing editor of Upworthy, the media brand responsible for making meaningful stories go viral. She was also the Editorial Director of Flama, Univison’s first English-language digital destination designed exclusively for U.S. born Hispanic Millennials. Alexis was selected out of over 8,500 candidates to become Alicia Keys’ head blogger. She has also worked as a writer and editor for MTV, Martha Stewart, Latina, and Time Out New York.
Alexis is a leading voice in Latinx media and has spoken at numerous conferences including SXSW, NALIP, NAHJ, and Hispanicize about her community and industry.
Schedule of Events
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address
Keynote speaker, Vicki Movsessian Lamoriello ’94, ’27P, former Olympian and successful businesswoman, will share her journey from the pinnacle of athletics to corporate success. With a focus on empowering young female athletes, Vicki shares insights into leadership, resilience, and the transformative power of passion.
Featured Alumnae Panel
An insightful conversation featuring three influential alumnae, Keri Murschell ’94, Dr. Jillian Rose ’04, and Alexis Tirado ’02 who have forged distinctive paths in both their personal and professional journeys. The panel discussion will be moderated by Mary Gifford ’26, founder of Friartown’s Closet and a 2023-2024 Providentia grant recipient.
Table Discussions: Empowering Your Journey
Immerse in conversation with fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni; each table will feature thought-provoking discussion questions to encourage meaningful dialogue. Share your insights on the event and find motivation to propel yourself forward.
Networking Reception
Engage and network with Providentia Society members and symposium attendees to close out the day.
