Mayor Joe Petty – Mayor of Worcester
We had the privilege of sitting down with Mayor Joe Petty to learn more about the man behind decades of dedicated service to Worcester. From his favorite local spots to his dreams of exploring Italy,…
Colleen Santon – Educator & Coach for Worcester Public Schools
I am a Worcester born-and-raised educator, coach, and mother of two wonderful young children. I am a lifelong learner, with degrees in Psychology, Communication, and Education, as well as certificates in Coaching, Entrepreneurship, and Mindfulness….
Katherine Aguilar
Katherine Aguilar, born in El Salvador, but a lifelong Worcester resident, is the CEO and Founder of K Sense Co. (Kommon Sense). She has extensive experience in leadership, business development, diversity and inclusionary work, and…
Elizabeth Cruz – President of the Latin American Business Organization (LABO)
I am a mother, wife, author, publisher, writer, real estate strategist, real estate investor, entrepreneur and community leader. I went to college in Worcester, I got married at St. Paul’s in Worcester. I am a…
Amanda Shearstone – AbbVie & Chicken Up Worcester
Hello, my name is Amanda Shearstone, I grew up in Clinton Ma, which is in Worcester County and I have lived in Worcester since 2008. I have worked in Worcester since 2005 at Abbott which…
Andrew DelCid / Designer – ALL Landscaping Co. / Musician – Colt & The Coyotes
My name is Andrew Nicholas DelCid, but most people know me as ‘Del’ in Worcester. I was born in Marlboro and grew up in Northborough, the son of a Guatemalan immigrant father and a Massachusetts-born…
LaToya Lewis – Open Sky Community Services
My name is LaToya Lewis and I was born and raised here in Worcester. I am a single mother of 4 amazing children Nala, Sanai, Jovann and Jayceon. As well as a proud Nana of…
Jermoh Kamara – Associate Director, Center for Well-being at WPI
One of Worcester’s own, Jermoh V. Kamara is a Worcester Public School graduate having attended, Canterbury Street School, Sullivan Middle, and South High. Today, Ms.Kamara is a public health professional, who, upon graduating from South…
Giovanni Petrella – Singer Songwriter
I am a 22 year old born and raised in Worcester. I am an artist first and foremost, and since I can remember I’ve been writing and singing. I have been writing, releasing and performing…
Catrina Gardner – Vision Advertising
Hi there! My name is Catrina Gardner, and I’m the Vice President at YPWA Worcester, a nonprofit that provides professional development, networking, and local experiences to the women of Worcester. YPWA (which stands for Young…

