In Their Own Words

Five Questions With: Dr. Timothy J. Babineau

In Their Own Words 07/02/2012

Dr. Timothy J. Babineau was recently named the new president and CEO of Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital system and its largest private employer,...

The ‘R’ word seems even more prevalent today than when Katie
was born.

Lowe honored as advocate by URI child council

In Their Own Words 06/30/2012

Claudia Lowe was recently honored as the 2012 outstanding advocate by the University of Rhode Island’s Council for Exceptional Children. After her daughter, Katie,...

"I was always interested in math and sciences and did not focus on reading as a child. Fortunately, I had a mother who loved literature and put a book in my hands every chance she could. " / COURTESY PAPITTO FOUNDATION

Five Questions With: Ralph Papitto

In Their Own Words 06/29/2012

Ralph Papitto, along with his wife Barbara, who run The Papitto Foundation, launched Read to Succeed in 2008 to help children who don’t have...

Five Questions With: Chris Iannuccilli

In Their Own Words 06/27/2012

Chris Iannuccilli, director of marketing for Google Inc., is a native Rhode Islander. He joined Google with over 30 years of brand-building marketing...

Five Questions With: David J. Byrne III

In Their Own Words 06/26/2012

David J. Byrne III has been appointed vice president and bond manager of the new surety bonding division at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage...

"There are many innovative projects currently underway in stroke, memory disorders, and brain recovery. " / COURTESY LIFESPAN

Five Questions With: Dr. Karen L. Furie

In Their Own Words 06/25/2012

Dr. Karen L. Furie is the new chief of neurology at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Bradley Hospital, effective Aug. 6, 2012. Her...

Trinity’s Sullivan receives best-actor award from IRNE

In Their Own Words 06/23/2012

Fred Sullivan Jr. was recently awarded the Independent Reviewers of New England’s award for best actor in a drama. Sullivan received the award for...

"Engaging kids early empowers them to assume the role of change agent from an early age." / COURTESY FAMILYTOPIA

Five Questions With: Johanna Corcoran

In Their Own Words 06/22/2012

Johanna Corcoran founded Familytopia, a Johnston-based company that uses workshops to help families and business peacefully co-exist, among other things, in 2009 after facing...

Five Questions With: Angelo A Pitassi Jr.

In Their Own Words 06/20/2012

Angelo A. Pitassi Jr. is the president and co-founder of HealthID Profile Inc., a company that makes tech-savvy and fashionable medical identification bracelets. Pitassi, a...