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PPL Alum
PPL welcomes individuals from all walks of life and each has a unique story to tell — stories that illustrate the positive impact our library makes in the lives of those we serve. Stories that YOU make possible!
Meet some of our PPL Alum.
Finan Gammell
I came to PPL through ACN, for the Rhode Coders 2.0 JavaScript class. I loved the program and have enrolled and gotten involved in numerous other PPL opportunities. Through the Library, I have learned how to code in several different languages and I am now familiar with the fundamentals of data analysis and data visualization. ...
Cherai M. DiMeo
I wanted to visualize data and use Excel better, and I needed to update my resume. With the help from people at the Library, I’ve found the career that brings me joy and will help me make the biggest impact on my community. I gained a raise at my previous position and then found a ...
Xuan Huynh
I come from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where I lived nearly 30 years before moving to Cranston. I worked 15 years for 5-star hotels in Vietnam, including Sofitel and M Gallery hotels (Accor group), Renaissance Hotel (Marriott group). My typical activities were meetings with travel agents and tour operators to do hotel presentations, deal ...