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Young Professionals: Christine Wolfe
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
If someone has a good hobby recommendation for Christine Wolfe, she would love to hear it. Until then, daily life for this director of government affairs for WM for California, Nevada and Hawaii is primarily about work.
Young Professionals: Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal was studying for the LSAT when her older sister pointedly asked her, “Why do you want to be a lawyer?” When she couldn’t come up with a good answer, Tiwana-Purewal decided against law school.
Young Professionals: Freddie Silveria
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Freddie Silveria, 35, has charisma. Asked about his craft as owner of FSA Auctions, he erupts into the exuberant cadence and gesticulations of an auctioneer, unfazed by the surrounding cafe patrons. But he also knows the art of silence, and he’s not afraid to sit in it.
Young Professionals: Brandon Kennedy
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Brandon Kennedy, 32, is a program manager for Improve Your Tomorrow, a nationwide nonprofit that helps young people transfer to four-year universities. Over the course of a few years, Kennedy has helped 25 boys do this.
Young Professionals: Blake Johnson
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Blake Johnson, 37, once told himself he wouldn’t follow his mother’s career path. She’d been an educator — both a teacher and a principal— and while he respected her work, he wouldn’t pursue the same trajectory. He eventually changed his mind, setting off on a course that ultimately led him to his current role as chief strategy officer at Child Action.
Young Professionals: Jack Davis
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Jack Davis, 32, has a unique background as a lawyer but has found that researching, writing and arguing cases as associate attorney at Kershaw Talley Barlow is the perfect melding of his many skills and passions.
Young Professionals: Chris Cormier
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Chris Cormier, 40, knew from day one at the Rocklin-based construction firm Tricorp that he wanted to own the place — and now, as president and co-owner, he does.
Young Professionals: Nichole Baxter
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Nichole Baxter, 36, is director of business development at California American Water, a role that lets her express her lifelong gift for clear communication.
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HEALTHCARE STRATEGIST BRINGS CLINIC & OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ROLE
Shriners Children’s Northern California introduces Aaron Lloyd, market director of planning and business development. Lloyd brings experience from his health care career that spans two decades and includes expertise in frontline patient care as well as managerial roles overseeing multiple hospital departments.
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BEYOND THE NUMBERS: CULTIVATING CAREERS AND COMMUNITY
At Gilbert CPAs, the commitment to excellence goes far beyond the numbers. This firm stands out by investing deeply in its employees, fostering an environment that feels more like a community than a typical workplace.