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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.
Vivian Liu
My name is Vivian Liu, and I am originally from China. I had the opportunity to be accepted into Providence Public Library’s Excel Intermediate Class, where I had a wonderful learning experience under the instruction of Sen, Siyamala, and Betty. I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the opportunity provided by PPL, to ...
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 ...
Raman Shah
I moved from Chicago to Providence in 2018; simultaneously, I quit my full-time data science career to launch my independent consulting practice. Starting out in Rhode Island was tough. The local network was difficult to break into as a transplant, and trips to Boston were almost inescapable for learning modern technologies and getting inspiration from ...