Dorchester Resident Named 10 Under 10 Honoree
Nichols College recognizes Mario Turner
Dudley, MA (08/17/2021) — Mario Turner, a Dorchester, Mass., resident and current Massachusetts State Police Officer hopeful, currently attending the police academy is named a 10 Under 10 honoree by Nichols College. This year the 10 Under 10 Award was created to recognize GOLD graduates (Graduates Of the Last Decade) for outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service, career and character. Our first class of leaders includes a police officer, entrepreneur, business owner, national security analyst, and a VIP executive with the Boston Celtics. Awardees were honored in a virtual ceremony on July 29, 2021.
Turner has accomplished his goals through hard work and perseverance. A criminal justice major at Nichols, he went on to earn two master's degrees, in organizational leadership and counterterrorism, and co-founded the college's Office of Veterans and Military Services. He holds several certifications from FEMA a Force Protection Certification from the Marine Corps Recruiting Organization and an Operational Security for Control Systems certificate from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Turner continues to give back to Nichols College, participating in career development events, mentoring students and serving as a member of the Board of Advisors. He is currently enrolled at the Massachusetts State Police Academy, program to be completed this fall, saying, "It's the hardest thing I've ever done." His nominators describe him as professional and a strong communicator and leader.