How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
Plus or minus 18 years.
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Public Relations Executive/Journalist.
What was your highest level of education?
- Intellectual stimulation from literature course
- Exercise classes to improve health
- Social interaction with peers
What are the top three reasons why you value the SMC Emeritus Program?
Be fearless in pursuing your dreams.
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Prioritize your projects.
How would your advice to your 50-year-old self differ?
- Raising two extraordinary, accomplished, independent women
- Publishing on Amazon two contemporary thriller novels: "Enemy in the Garden" and "Nuclear Beach"
- Founding the Emeritus Students Union
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
It has provided a comfortable learning environment in an age-appropriate way.
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because to expand my mind, have fund and enjoy the learning experience.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student is to expand my mind, have fund and enjoy the learning experience.

