Hear Dr. Victoria Verlezza tell her story-- one that highlights a full-circle academic journey. She began as a student in Connecticut's community college system and has returned as a professor to teach and inspire the next generation. Her story reflects perserverance, personal growth, and the transformative power of education, showing how community colleges not only prepare students for successful careers but also cultivate future educators who reinvest in their own communities.

Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue.