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40 Under 40: PJ Turcotte ’12
by Andrea Walls on May 9, 2020
40 Under 40: PJ Turcotte ’12
by Andrea Walls on May 9, 2020
PJ TURCOTTE ’12
Age 30
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Adjunct Professor at Arcadia
Associate at Fidato Partners and nationally-consulted trainer on crisis
Philadelphia, Pa.
Earning the Tools for Success
Age 30
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Adjunct Professor at Arcadia
Associate at Fidato Partners and nationally-consulted trainer on crisis
Philadelphia, Pa.
The friends and mentors that I made during my time at Arcadia have had the most influence on me, and I continue to seek their advice. Additionally, the research methods and hands-on experience in science that I acquired at Arcadia gave me the tools I needed to be successful in my graduate program and beyond.
Make it Happen
My biggest piece of advice is that if you want a shift in your life or a career move, you must go out and do it yourself. As a student at Arcadia, I learned that no one is going to hand you your future—you need to make it happen.
Changing the System
My greatest achievement is traveling to Washington, D.C. to testify in front of members of Congress about autism spectrum disorder and the justice system. I hope that I can continue to instruct at academic institutions and help influence policies that improve the care we provide to people with disabilities.
As a student at Arcadia, I learned that no one is going to hand you your future—you need to make it happen.
- PJ TURCOTTE ’12
