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How has the world changed? e pro- fessional world has become much more cognizant of the value and perspective women bring to the business sector, particularly in the boardroom. Jeannie Hebert 2012 & now: President & CEO of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce in Whitinsville What have been your career highlights since 2012?Bring- ing to fruition the 30-year-long project to open a learning institution in the Blackstone Valley. e Blackstone Valley Education Hub, located in the Linwood Mill complex with the BVCC, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 18. It is a vocational training facility with a computer lab, design lab and fabrication lab, focusing on the student population, who cannot gain entrance into vocation- al/technical high schools. And personally? Traveling to Italy with my entire family; my granddaughter Eve's entrance into college honors program; my grandson Jack's acting performances. Celebrating 20 years of helping animals through my charity, Pet Rock Fest. How has the world changed? I see more women sitting at the table. Pay inequality is not just a hot topic, it is not going to go away until we fill the gap. Sharyn Rice 2012: Senior vice president for access transition & devel- opment at Mount Wachusett Com- munity College in Gardner Now: Professional retiree, moving from Princeton, Mass. to Wells, Maine What have been your career highlights since 2012? Retired from MWCC in 2013 with the honorary degree of doctor of humanities. And personally? I was able to share memories and time with my father prior to his death just before his 98th birthday. My three grandchildren, all boys, have been able to visit me in Maine, and I have been free to spend time with them. Keep- ing up with my eldest grandson kayaking is a challenge since he is on the Shrews- bury crew team. Go Gramma! I am a member of a local group called Women Who Drink and Do Good, an informal group of women in the Kennebunk area who meet on a regular basis to provide support to local individuals, families and organizations. How has the world changed? Many of my colleagues have retired, and many have moved out of the area. Mary Craig Ritter 2012: Vice presi- dent of strategy & planning for Fallon Community Health Plan in Worcester Now: Senior vice president for strate- gy & business development for Fallon And personally? In 2015, I launched my own consulting business, Maywood Con- sulting LLC. My clients included health and human services organizations. It was the most rewarding career experience I've had. In June of this year, I returned to Fallon, a company I love, because of the people, the mission and the chance to be part of a fantastic team. And personally? Spending time with my mom and mother-in-law, watching my kids launch their careers, and traveling with my husband. How has the world changed? Technolo- gy, technology, technology. It's great, but it has the capability to create a 24/7 work environment. A wise person said to me, "Be careful, work is like PacMan, it can gobble you up." Candi Wolfe 2012: Owner of Ericson-Wolfe Photography in Northborough Now: Entrepreneur at Connect to Suc- cess in Mendon What have been your career highlights since 2012? I work with women who are struggling with emotional issues, such as anxiety, low self-esteem or depression, and I help them create work they enjoy. And personally? Purchasing a gorgeous home in Mendon my family loves, and making sure to take more time for my family and myself! Another highlight is that I've created a supportive group of women friends (my tribe!) who work on being authentic and mindful as a team. How has the world changed? I'm surprised by how many women I talk to outside of work mention their true career goals or project dreams. It's so nice to see women are taking action as leaders.