Gordon College in 2024: 10 Memorable Moments of Academic Growth and Achievement

Here are 10 of the biggest academic achievements the Gordon College community accomplished in 2024.

Jermane Zorrilla ’21 and Family Win Big on Family Feud: A Dream Come True 

Jermane Zorilla ’21 and her family won over $40,000 on Family Feud, winning the maximum of five games and the trip of a lifetime.

Answering the Call: George Barclay’s (’79B) Journey in Ministry and Community Leadership 

George Barclay speaks about his career in ministry.

George Barclay ’79B has served in ministry his entire career in the northeast and spent the last 30 years at Norwood Baptist Church in Warwick, RI. We sat down with him to ask about his career and trends in the American church.  

Transforming Lives: Jennifer Thomas ’07 on Leading For His Children in Ecuador 

Jennifer Thomas, executive director of For His Children.

Jennifer Thomas ’07 is now the executive director of For His Children, which serves vulnerable children in Ecuador through adoption and fostering. We sat down with her to ask about the realities of caring for vulnerable children in developing countries. 

Inside BNY Mellon: Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 on Succeeding in Global Finance 

Florecita Carías Mejía talks about her success in finance at BNY Mellon.

Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 is now senior vice president of custody client services at BNY Mellon. We sat down with her to ask about her career and being a Hispanic woman in the finance industry.