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Stories
Community spotlights, event recaps, and news from nearly a decade of FountainHead RI.
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Spotlight: Octavia Abell – Govern for America
What is Govern for America’s origin story? In 2015 I joined Governor Raimondo’s team in Rhode Island and saw firsthand the impact that state government has on our lives and the role that dedicated public servants can…
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Spotlight: Sarah Tomolonius – Co-Founder – Sustainability Investment Leadership Council (SILC)
What inspired you to build a career in the financial / private equity sector and what is your current position? I had no designs on starting a career in the financial sector. Though I always tested better in math than…
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Spotlight: Gui Costin – Speaker, Author, Founder and CEO – Dakota Funds Group
What inspired you to become an expert in selling to – or, more broadly, communicating with – the Millennial Generation? Our lives today are primarily driven by the Internet, meaning we are connected all the time and can…
Event recap
Recap: FountainHead RI 5th Annual Year End Leadership Networking Event
December 18, 2019 FountainHead RI committee and board members (from left to right) Candace Harper, Leigh Furtado, Erica Busillo Adams, Jason Dodier, Jessica Marfeo and David Almonte Co-Founder Jason Dodier addressing…
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Upcoming Event: 5th Annual Year End Business Leaders Networking Event
About this Event Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 5th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 18th from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Dorrance (60 Dorrance Street – Providence, Rhode Island) For those…
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Spotlight: Meg Grady- Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
What is Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island’s mission? The mission of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is to meet the nutritional and other special needs of seniors in order to help them maintain their independence. Our…
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Recap: Fall Panel Event on Leadership & Culture in the Workplace
September 30, 2019 Panel members provided keen insights into organizational leadership along with core tenets around diversity and inclusion ( Claudia Cardoza, Tim Hebert and Julie Duffy) Our inquisitive moderator for…
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Upcoming Event: Fall Panel Event on Leadership & Culture in the Workplace
About this Event This event will be held at The Guild: Tap Room in Pawtucket, RI on Monday, September 30, 2019. Registration will begin at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, and end with…
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Spotlight: Bill Bartholomew – The Bartholomewtown Podcast
Download the Bartholomewtown podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/163601 What is The Bartholomewtown Podcast ‘s origin story? I’m a lifelong lover of Rhode Island history, politics and media. I grew up somewhat…
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Recap: A Panel Event: Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship In the Ocean State and Beyond
April 24, 2019 Panel members engaged in a lively discussion from left to right ( Moderator: Micah Salkind, Panelists: Peter Mello, Edwige Charlot, and Howie Sneider) Event attendees admiring the vast art work on display…
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Spotlight: Dr. Eugenio Fernandez Jr. – Asthenis
What is Asthenis’ origin story? What inspired you to start a pharmacy in your hometown of Providence? My name is Eugenio Fernandez Jr., PharmD, MBA, MPH. I grew up nearby on Hanover Street in Providence and attended Asa…
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How a Couple’s Whiteboard Strategy Helped Them Pay Off $18,000 in Debt in 2 Years featuring FHRI Co-Founder David Almonte
David and Alana Almonte say an $18 dry-erase board helped them erase their last $18,000 in student loan debt between 2016 and 2018. The Exeter, Rhode Island, couple, who have two small children, started off their debt…
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Upcoming: A Panel Event: Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship In the Ocean State and Beyond
The FountainHead RI board of directors are excited to bring you our first panel event of 2019. For our 2019 kick-off we will be hosting a panel event focusing on art, culture and entrepreneurship right here in Rhode…
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Spotlight: Lauren Broccoli – State Society of Rhode Island
When was the State Society of Rhode Island (SSRI) founded? What is your core mission? The State Society of Rhode Island (SSRI) was officially founded in 2014, when it received its 501c3 non-profit status. Informally,…
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Recap: Net-working with FountainHead RI and Providence Fit Body Boot Camp!
April 24, 2019 FountainHead RI Board Member Erica Busillo Adams and Matt Espeut, Owner of Providence Fit Body Boot Camp getting the workout started! Halfway there! What an incredible experience for all those who came…
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Spotlight: Juliana Cardona Mejia of Street Entrepreneurs
What is Street Entrepreneurs origin story? In 2015 Juliana Cardona founded Street Entrepreneurs to provide entrepreneurial education to disadvantaged youth, with classes in shelters and prisons. At community centers,…
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Spotlight: Tae Lee – Founder of ToGoBOX
What is ToGoBOX’s origin story? Why was Providence, RI the right place to start this company? ToGoBOX is an online lunch marketplace for corporate employees that offers $1 delivery service. Born out of Providence, RI in…
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Spotlight: Marques Ogden – Former NFL Lineman, Motivational Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur
Click the above image to learn more about former NFL Offensive Lineman turned Entrepreneur, Author and Motivational Speaker Marques Ogden What was it like to grow up in the Ogden household as a child? How did sports (in…
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Recap: FountainHead RI 4th Annual Year End Leadership Networking Event
December 19, 2017 FountainHead RI Co-Founder David Almonte addresses the crowd, providing a recap on 2018 and thoughts on where the organization is going in 2019 Networking before commencing the event FHRI Co-Founders…
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FHRI Co-Founder David Almonte Spotlighted by GoLocalProv: 18 Who Made a Difference in 2018
The first thing David Almonte lists on his bio is Eagle Scout, but his resume is a little deeper and getting more impressive by the minute. He is the creator and co-founder of FountainHead RI — an organization built on…
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Spotlight: Michael Basch – Enhancing Tulsa’s Economic Footprint
Click the above image to learn more about Tulsa Remote which was created to enhance Tulsa’s talented and successful workforce community by bringing diverse, bright and driven individuals to the city for community…
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Upcoming Event: 4th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event – December 19th!
Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 19th from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Dorrance (60 Dorrance Street – Providence, Rhode Island) For those who have…
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Spotlight: Jarvis Green; 2 X NFL Champion and Owner, Oceans 97
When you were a child did you dream of a future in the NFL or was that a dream that was realized later in life? I realized later in life that I would have an opportunity to play for a Division I team by going to LSU. My…
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Spotlight: Ray Watson; Chief Executive Officer/Founder – Providence Cultural Equity Initiative
What is the mission and vision of Providence Cultural Equity Initiative (PCEI)? What is PCEI’s origin story? The Providence Cultural Equity Initiative (PCEI) is an Agency that promotes, cultivates and advocates for the…