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the prop: Ethan Shorey holds an issue of the Valley Breeze newspaper: “It’s what we do. It’s our big thing, what we love and it tells the story of the community.” / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Ethan Shorey, 36

MANAGING EDITOR –THE VALLEY BREEZE NEWSPAPERS Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I’ll still be covering local news in Rhode Island, and hopefully...
the prop: A Commodore VIC-20, from the original box. It sits on Jeff Wilhelm’s desk and reminds him not to look back but to look forward because technology moves so quickly.   / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Jeff Wilhelm, 35

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER – ENVISION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS LLC Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I’d honestly love to be doing stuff similar...
the prop: Edwin Pacheco brought his mother’s Providence College diploma. They worked on their degrees together, the first and second in the family to graduate, he from URI in 2005, she in 2006. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Edwin Pacheco, 36

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT – RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? Over the next...
the prop: Bridget Mullaney holds a photo of her family: husband, James Nagelberg, and sons Benjamin, 4, (left) and Jack, 7. “They’re both characters, in their own ways,” she said about the boys. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Bridget Mullaney, 38

PARTNER – CAMERON & MITTLEMAN LLP Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I would hope that I’m continuing to love the practice...
the prop: With his physician’s coat and stethoscope, Dr. Matthew Malek said, “Our passion at Tri-County is for innovating new ways to make the best place to practice primary care in Rhode Island.”   / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Dr. Matthew Malek, 34

MEDICAL DIRECTOR – TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? Happy doctors make healthy patients. So I see myself...
the prop: A “Livin’ the Dream” sign, which Darren Jodoin and his family used as inspiration to name their boat. “I truly do feel that I am living the dream. My health, kids, phenomenal wife. Can’t ask for much more.” / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Darren Jodoin, 39

CO-FOUNDER, CEO AND PRESIDENT – PMC MEDIA GROUP Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? Working just as hard as I am now...
the prop: A hard hat. “I really love being part of the company I’m working at. … I’ve been working on bridges since the beginning of my career.” / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Merve Iplikcioglu Kirtan, 35


PROJECT MANAGER/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER – STEERE ENGINEERING INC. Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I love what I am doing. I would like to...
the prop: Dr. Sakeena Raza holds a dumbbell and an apple, the former representing her passion for strength training, the latter her promotion of healthy, active lifestyle choices among her elderly patients.  / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Dr. Sakeena Raza, 38

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – BROWN MEDICINE Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I see myself as a seasoned clinician, a strong academician. I also...
the prop: Rachel Reichert brought her hiking sneakers and two books for the photo, “Ethics for Behavior Analysts” and “The Power of Positive Parenting,” two titles she frequently refers to, both as a parent and as a therapist. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Rachel Reichert, 36

HOME THERAPY SERVICES DIRECTOR – THE GRODEN NETWORK Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? I certainly still want to be working with...
the prop: Christian Jenner holds a statue of the ideal Boy Scout. “I’m on the board of the Narragansett Council, and I am an Eagle Scout. … Scouting has had the greatest direct impact on my career trajectory.” / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Christian Jenner, 37

PARTNER – DUFFY & SWEENEY LTD. Where do you see yourself professionally in 20 years? Hopefully, doing what I’m currently doing on a bigger and...
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