Wairimu Macharia
My name is Wairimu Macharia, a born again Christian and an all time peace ambassador who was born and raised in Kenya. I am the first child of my wonderful parents, and I have three…
Margie Breault
I am a woman on a mission, a mom of 3 with full hands and a fuller heart. I am deeply committed to giving back to my community, with a passion for DEI(Diversity, Equity, Inclusion),…
Yesenia Arroyo
I am a social worker first and a goofball second! I pride myself on my dedication to my community and social inclusion. I am always the first to offer a hand, go beyond the expected,…
Maria Ravelli
I am a first generation Peruvian and Cuban Latina, born and raised in Miami, Fl. I moved to Worcester in 2011 and have been here ever since! I married my high school sweetheart, and we…
Vanessa Joga
I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. I moved to Worcester 9 years ago and fell in love with the city. As an immigrant, I always look for ways to feel a connection…
Carla Delacruz Davila
Growing up as a Latina, I don’t remember seeing many young women of color as role models. My only role model was my mother, who as a single parent moved my brother and me from…
Ronald Bernard Waddell Jr.
I’m originally from Swedesboro, NJ a small town on the Delaware River 30 mins from Philadelphia. I moved to MA in 1996, at 15, to live with my sister after my mom passed away. I…
Julie L Bowditch
My favorite thing is to connect people to the things they are passionate about in the nonprofit or philanthropic space. I am president of Women in Development of Central Mass, a corporator of Greater Worcester…
Fran Jewers Langille
I am not a Worcester native, but I have grown to love my adopted city. I was born in Quincy, MA (the city of Presidents) and grew up in Braintree, Ma, south of Boston. I…
Jerry Filmore
My name is Jerry Filmore. I have been married 7 years to my beautiful wife. We currently live in Worcester with our kids. I moved to Worcester at the age of 13 in the Pleasant…