Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com August 31, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 27 >> 40 U N D E R F O R T Y Pauli (with daughters) Career highlights: I have helped over 1,000 families in Massachusetts con- ceive over the past four years. However, I am most proud of my work as the lead physician of IVF New England's Fertility Preservation Urgent Care Team, which helps women of reproductive age with newly diagnosed cancer preserve their fertility and ability to start a family before undergoing chemotherapy. Community involvement: I have par- ticipated in community outreach pro- grams such as Reliant Medical Group's "Now Baby" program, providing advice to couples on how to improve their abil- ity to conceive. I also frequently give presentations and meet with communi- ty obstetricians and gynecologists to provide education support to improve their care of infertility patients in their practices. Ultimate career goal: To continue to provide high quality, individualized and compassionate care to help couples pursue their dreams of having a family. Non-relative you admire most: Dr. Donna Session, fellowship director and mentor Favorite book: "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss Hidden talents: Growing vegetables in a small backyard garden with my two daughters. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … running the Boston Marathon." Samuel Pauli Lead Physician of the Fertility Preservation Program in Worcester for IVF New England Birthplace: West Bend, Wis. Residence: Wellesley High school: West Bend West High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin; M.D., Columbia University Career highlights: Launching my own marketing and PR firm and seeing my longtime vision of ShopLocalMA come to fruition were the scariest and most thrill- ing points of my career. Community involvement: Chairperson for 11th annual Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services gala; elected Town Meeting member in Shrewsbury; com- munications manager for state Rep. Hannah Kane; host committee for "A Celebration in the Garden," benefitting Shrewsbury Public Schools. Ultimate career goal: To maximize ShopLocalMA's reach and initiate a foun- dation arm to award business grants to local entrepreneurs. Non-relative you admire most: I have a pretty serious affinity for Sir Richard Branson. He stays true to himself and what's important in life. The other is Richard Calvert, my former boss and CEO of Destination Weddings Travel Group. Favorite book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (signed by the late Stephen Covey) Hidden talents: Power editor. I can almost always spot a grammatical mis- take and can rarely let it go. It's totally annoying to most people I know. #sor- rynotsorry "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … traveling to every con- tinent and seeing my kids graduate from college." Melissa Pride-Fahs President and CEO, Emerge Marketing Inc. and ShopLocalMA.com, Shrewsbury Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va. Residence: Shrewsbury High school: Concord High School, Concord, N.H. Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, University of New Hampshire Career highlights: Working in the field of trust & estates and elder law, every client, family, strategy and ultimate goal is different. A number of matters that I work on involve emotional issues for cli- ents. Assisting clients through these try- ing times is incredibly rewarding. Community Involvement: I serve as a corporator of The Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and am a vol- unteer at the Nativity School and on its board of trustee associates. I also sit on the Shrewsbury Conservation Commission, and am an active member of the Worcester Young Businessmen's Association. Ultimate career goal: To become managing partner at Mirick O'Connell. Non-relative you admire most: Anthony Bourdain, who has the coolest job — traveling the world and eating the best food on the planet. Favorite book: Lately, most of my leisure reading is with my 3-year-old, Liam. Our current favorite is "Where the Wild Things Are," by Maurice Sendak. Hidden talents: I really enjoy cooking and have been told that I make a mean Bolognese sauce. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … leadership in the field of estate planning and elder law." Jason J. Port Attorney in Trusts & Estates, Mirick O'Connell, Worcester Birthplace: Scranton, Pa. Residence: Shrewsbury High school: Scranton Preparatory School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia; J.D., Suffolk University Law School Cornelius Rogers Executive Chef de Cuisine, Niche Hospitality Group, Worcester Birthplace: Worcester Residence: Worcester High school: St. John's High School, Shrewsbury Career highlights: Opening the Niche Hospitality Group's Test Kitchen, win- ning Worcester's Best Chef competition, cooking a five-course meal at the James Beard House, and being featured in Edible Boston with my family. Community involvement: Sharing the test kitchen with local agencies like Girls Inc. of Worcester, bolstering the local farm to table movement by helping cre- ate a food hub for Central Massachusetts, and cooking for a local farmer dinner series. Ultimate career goal: To continue to work hard and try to be a good role model for my children. Non-relative you admire most: The chefs and restaurateurs I've worked with and for over the years, who have taught me that, along with hard work and dedication to the craft, hospitality is a key to success. Favorite book: "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems Hidden talents: Transforming into a Disney prince at the whim of my daugh- ter, and doing any and all tasks while car- rying my son on my shoulders. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to … feel I've been a part of a developing Worcester. There is so much on the hori- zon for this city, and a lot of young peo- ple like us who care, who have passion and a voice and are willing to put the work in to make positive change." Port (with son) Rogers (with son) Pride-Fahs

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