vp health resources at mark wentworth home completes masters in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gretchen Poehlman
603.436.0169
VP HEALTH RESOURCES AT MARK WENTWORTH
HOME COMPLETES MASTERS IN HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
May 1, 2015 – Portsmouth, NH –The Mark Wentworth Home’s Vice President Health
Resources, Suzanne Rapoza was recently presented with her diploma for Master of
Science Management in Healthcare Administration in a special ceremony presented by
Southern New Hampshire University at the Home on Pleasant Street.
Rapoza, a 10 year employee of the Mark Wentworth Home, Registered Nurse and mother of two
completed the Masters of Science program in two years, while working full time. “Her
achievement is something we are all very proud of. She is a shining example of what is possible
when you have the support of both your family and your employer in achieving your career
goals” said Mark Wentworth Home President & CEO, William C. Henson. The Mark Wentworth
Home’s Human Resources practices include opportunities for employees to apply for financial
support of educational goals through the MWH Employee Development Fund.
An SNHU Academic Advisor and a film crew paid a special visit to the Home in March to
present Rapoza with her diploma in the presence of her family and coworkers. The visit kicked
off a 6 week cross country tour to present diplomas to recent graduates unable to attend the June
graduation ceremony in Manchester, NH. Clips from her interview with her advisor following
the presentation, and of SNHU’s interview with Bill Henson will be featured in the SNHU
national advertising campaigns and on the school’s social media platforms. Rapoza’s diploma
presentation and interview may be seen on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eFDadkRbUqM.
For more information about the Mark Wentworth Home’s dedicated employees and the
supported residential care programs designed to help residents live better lives longer,
please visit the Home’s website: markwentworth.org.
The Mark Wentworth Home is a senior living community in operation since 1911 in the heart of
Portsmouth’s historic south neighborhood. The Home’s vision is as an active participant in a
community dedicated to ensuring our seniors are fully engaged in living better lives, longer. Visit
markwentworth.org to learn more.
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Mark Wentworth Home | 346 Pleasant Street | Portsmouth NH 03801