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EDWIN R. PACHECO, who four months ago began pursuing a run for U.S. Congress, has been named the new CEO and president of Special Olympics Rhode Island. / COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND

Pacheco, former congressional candidate, now Special Olympics R.I.’s new CEO, president

Education 05/27/2022

SMITHFIELD – Four months ago, Edwin R. Pacheco set his sights on wanting to be the newest member of U.S. Congress from Rhode Island....

DENNIS DEJESUS, left, CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island, will retire on July 1 after leading the organization for the last 12 years. DeJesus is pictured with past board member Michael A. Gamboli. / COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND

Special Olympics R.I. CEO Dennis DeJesus to retire July 1

Nonprofit 01/13/2022

SMITHFIELD – Special Olympics Rhode Island is now looking for a new leader. The organization announced late Wednesday that its CEO, Dennis DeJesus, will retire...

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