Emily Gowdey-Backus
Emily Gowdey-Backus joined Providence Business News as a staff writer in April 2016. She is a native of Connecticut and holds a Master’s Degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Emily covers the education, workforce development, hospitality and tourism, and nonprofit beats for the newspaper.
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Folan named next head of school at Providence Country Day...
EAST PROVIDENCE – Effective July 1, Kevin Folan will serve as the next head of school at Providence Country Day School.
Currently head of the...
Educating teachers is a shrinking business
Meghan M. Hill wanted to be a teacher since she was in the fourth grade.
Of her chosen career path, the 23-year-old Scituate native said:...
Rijck Leather easy to identify with
A 2007 University of Rhode Island graduate, Alison Van Hemelrijck escaped the cold of New England for a career in fashion in Los Angeles....
Tax overhaul changes haven’t deterred charitable giving
For Lynn O’Marra, Blum, Shapiro & Co. PC tax principal, 2018 stands out in her nearly 25-year tenure in the industry as a memorably...
The last straw in fight vs. plastic litter
After nearly three months working at her older sister’s coffee shop, The Nitro Bar in Providence’s West End, Brooke Finocchiaro was fed up with...
Flanagan joins Rhode Island Hospitality Association board of directors
CRANSTON – In a late December announcement, Tim Flanagan, general manager of the Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln, was named to the Rhode Island...
Five Questions With: Lori Stedman
Lori Stedman is the marketing director for the Jonnycake Center of Westerly. In her role, she works collaboratively to build integrated marketing campaigns with...
Laid-back Fitness 2019 Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge raises $12K
PROVIDENCE – On New Year’s Day, Laid-back Fitness hosted its eighth annual Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge at Goddard Memorial State Park, which raised...
URI team honored for research in educational development
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Now in its 19th year, the Robert J. Menges Award for Outstanding Research in Educational Development was presented to Eric Kaldor,...
Rahmanian to direct RIC Unity Center
PROVIDENCE – Effective Jan. 15, Pegah Rahmanian will direct the Rhode Island College Unity Center.
The school’s unity center programming includes LGBTQ services, the women’s...
