Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com August 31, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 23 >> 40 U N D E R F O R T Y Career highlights: Being part of an organization that's giving so much to my hometown, specifically people who are most in need. I believe that in some way my work is making a difference in the lives of the students and families at school, and is thereby strengthening the entire Worcester community. Community involvement: I serve as chairman of the Most Endangered Structures Committee at Preservation Worcester, secretary of the Supervisory Committee at Millbury Federal Credit Union, and as a board member for Matthew 25 and the Holy Cross Varsity Club. I just recently concluded a term as a trustee for Notre Dame Academy. Previously, I chaired the Increased Offertory Initiative Campaign at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Ultimate career goal: Happiness: Going to work feeling energized, leav- ing work feeling rewarded because what I accomplished helped someone. Non-relatives you admire most: Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., Robert F. Kennedy, Paul Newman, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Favorite book: "What Do You Do With an Idea?" by Kobi Yamada Hidden talents: I believe that I hold the longest streak of consecutive losses in the board game Candyland to my daughter, Anna, and my son, John. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … more than I can even aspire to at this moment." Patrick T. Maloney Vice President for Advancement, Nativity School, Worcester Birthplace: Worcester Residence: Worcester High school: St. John's High School, Shrewsbury Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor 's degree, College of the Holy Cross Career highlights: Conducting a leader- ship workshop at EASTEC; panelist at the Making It Real: Girls & Manufacturing Summit; Pratt & Whitney's Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award finalist; fea- tured in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers' magazine: "Back to Work, America! Latinas at the Forefront of Manufacturing." Community involvement: Mentor and career coach to college students and professionals; advocate for manufactur- ing and STEM education in the U.S.; director of operations and strategy for ManyMentors (nonprofit); former execu- tive board member of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Connecticut chapter, and Pratt & Whitney's Hispanic Leadership Forum Ultimate career goal: Continue to break the status quo in corporate America and make it about the people. Non-relative you admire most: TV sit- com characters Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) and Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) Favorite book: "Design for Operational Excellence: A Breakthrough Strategy for Business Growth," by Kevin J. Duggan Hidden talents: 100 unbroken double- unders "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … the rise of manufacturing back in the U.S.! Gina Melendez Site Lean Leader, Parker Hannifin, Devens Birthplace: Southbridge Residence: Worcester High school: Southbridge High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; master's degree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Michael G. Miers Chief Information Officer, Anna Maria College, Paxton Birthplace: Leominster Residence: East Brookfield High school: Tantasqua Regional High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree and MBA, Anna Maria College Career highlights: During my tenure at Anna Maria, I have gone from work study to CIO. I was named director of information technology when I was 23. With the support of the administration, we have completely overhauled the technology infrastructure and created a redundant, primarily virtual, environment. Community involvement: I am actively involved on the worship teams at my church. Outside of that, I like to organize praise and worship nights that raise money to help local programs, especially around Christmas, raising money for presents and food for underprivileged families in our local communities. Ultimate career goal: Vice president of information systems/chief information officer for a large public institution. Non-relative you admire most: Dr. Jack Calareso, former president of Anna Maria College. He gave me an opportunity to succeed at Anna Maria and mentored me throughout his tenure. Hidden talents: I sing and play guitar on a few worship teams at my church and organize praise and worship nights. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … publishing a book and regularly speaking at conferences and panels." Miers (with daughter) Melendez Kristine Maloney Assistant Vice President, TVP Communications (works in Worcester for Colorado-based company) Birthplace: Worcester Residence: Worcester High school: Burncoat High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Stonehill College; master's degree, Clark University Career highlights: Reading my first national story hit the front page of USA Today, ghostwriting articles published in The New York Times, and working with the late Rev. John Brooks, former College of the Holy Cross president, on a feature for NBC's Today Show. Community involvement: Most recently I've been fortunate to spend time volun- teering in the classroom, on field trips and building a playground for my daugh- ter's preschool class at Chandler Magnet School. I also served in a communica- tions/media relations role on the Nativity School of Worcester's 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration Dinner Committee. Ultimate career goal: To always be doing work I love, believe in and am truly passionate about. Non-relative you admire most: Single parents. You're amazing. Favorite book: "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving Hidden talents: They may be so hidden that I still haven't found them — though I am a pretty good baker and a champion chocolate eater. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … a successful work-life balance that inspires and guides my children." Kristine and Patrick Maloney

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