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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.
Irma Osorio
I came to this country for a better life. My English is not the best, but my goal is to improve, go back to school here, maybe do something with computers and I know English classes are the key to succeeding here. The Library gives you that opportunity with free classes. It’s awesome! I’m grateful ...
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 ...
Margarida Fernandes
Iām from Cape Verde, on the Island of Brava. At age 11 my education was interrupted, but I never let go of my desire to learn. At 19 I went back to finished elementary school and integrated into high school. Then I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in the city of Leiria, Portugal. ...