In its annual recognition of the most influential professionals in Central Massachusetts, the Worcester Business Journal selects 50 individuals who represent significant leadership and impact in the area’s business community and regional economy. It recognizes individuals in the following categories: Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Advocacy, Health Care, Hospitality & Tourism, Technology, Government and Nonprofits.

Gentilucci joined Consigli nearly 25 years ago after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and leads the company’s self-performance outfit, which includes more than 650 dedicated tradespeople and craftsmen specializing in areas like carpentry, labor, masonry, millwork and more. His leadership and expertise have supported Consigli’s growth to the largest self-perform construction manager in New England.

An active member of the Worcester community, Gentilucci is on the Working for Worcester Board of Advisors, the Diocese of Worcester Catholic Schools Board and is a volunteer with Why Me & Sherry’s House, which provides no-cost lodging to families while their children receive treatment for cancer in New England area hospitals. He also serves as a Trustee of the Massachusetts Laborers Health and Welfare Fund, which works to ensure that laborers have the resources they need on the job site and beyond.

To read Steve Gentilucci’s full profile in the Worcester Business Journal, click here.

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As the premiere women’s organization in Central Massachusetts, YWCA remains focused on their mission of eliminating racism and empowering women throughout the construction process.

In an unprecedented move, YWCA, in partnership with Consigli Construction, signed the City of Worcester’s first community benefits agreement; in so promising an all-women led construction management team, living wage jobs with benefits, and an emphasis on diversity by employing union contractors, and local women and people of color.

As a fixture in the Worcester community for 135 years, YWCA provides affordable childcare for working families, transitional housing for unaccompanied women, shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, health and wellness resources, youth activities, and more for thousands of women and their families each year.

“The facility plays a crucial role in this area of Massachusetts as it provides the necessary space, programming, and resources that women and girls need to thrive,” stated YWCA Central Massachusetts Executive Director, Linda Cavaioli. “As with all the work we do, we are proud to embark on this project that is driven by our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.”

The renovation will focus on updating infrastructure and systems, consolidating and optimizing the current square footage to expand capacity, improve security, and advance the ability of YWCA to provide more effective and efficient services.

Additionally, the renovation will provide several enhancements to the Early Education and Care facility including the relocation and reorganization of the current classroom layout, creation of new a classroom and playground, and integrated STEM programming and portable resources.

The yearlong renovation is schedule to be completed in winter 2020.

Community Driven Project Promotes Diversity and Inclusion of Women and People of Color.

For more information and updates, please visit https://ywcacm.org/renovation.

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Girls Inc. of Worcester inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. They put their mission into practice through the Girls Inc. experience, which equips girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and independent adults.

Daly is a native of Worcester and also an alumnus of Girls, Inc. As Board President, she will help guide and make decisions about programs that continue to be impactful for girls. “As an Alum I am thrilled to remain involved with Girls Inc. as both a volunteer and a board member, and very humbled to take on the role of Board President” said Daly. “Advocacy is one of the features of Girls Inc. that draws me the most.  From combatting bullying, economic independence, and mental health awareness, the programs that Girls Inc. provides deal with important real-life issues that make an impact on girls, their families, and the community.”

Consigli Project Executive Jody Staruk joins the board at Girls Inc. after two years volunteering for the organization’s Eureka! Program. The Consigli Foundation sponsors the 5-year program that exposes high-school-age members of Girls Inc. to a year-round intensive STEM program that engages and empowers girls as they discover opportunities in STEM fields. As part of the program Staruk has toured girls on her job sites to see the roles that women are playing on construction projects. “I love the organization’s mission helping girls be strong, smart and bold,” said Staruk.  “A lot of the women I work with embody this, and I love being able to help the next generation of women be that and also expose them to STEM-based careers.”

“Girls Inc. of Worcester is honored to elect Pam Daly as the Board President and Jody Staruk as a member of the Board of Directors,” said Girls Inc. CEO Victoria Waterman. “Pam and Jody have successfully demonstrated how to be strong, smart and bold leaders in male dominated positions in a male dominated industry.  Thanks to the support of organizations like Consigli and strong women role models like Pam and Jody, I believe the future is bright for the young women in our community!”

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According to the WBJ, “When we seek to create this list every year, we focus on the people who use their positions to have an outsized influence on the business community. We want to tell the story of a changing region and economy through the people creating that change.”

As the leader of Central Massachusetts’ largest commercial contractor, Anthony was honored in the “Economic Development” category.

To see Anthony’s full profile, click here.

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Girls Inc. of Worcester inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. The Girls Inc. experience, equips girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and independent adults.

The Consigli Foundation’s donation will support the five-year Eureka! program open to girls in 8th grade and continuing through High School. Eureka! fosters educational, professional and personal development with complementary activities in sports and physical fitness, healthy living, and financial literacy. Through this program girls will discover the cutting-edge world of STEM through hands-on experiences in a college campus environment.

“Girls Inc. of Worcester is honored to have been chosen by the Consigli Foundation for this meaningful and impactful donation,” said Victoria Waterman, CEO of Girls Inc. of Worcester. “We are looking forward to a long-term collaborative partnership where our girls will be able to experience new STEM opportunities and meet role models in the construction field.”

Girls Inc. of Worcester began changing the lives of girls and young women 100 years ago in 1916.  The non-profit reaches more than 1,300 area girls each year.

“We are excited to partner with an organization that empowers young girls to break barriers by helping them build the confidence and skills they need to achieve their goals,” said Amy Bowen, Director of the Consigli Foundation. “The Eureka! program opens the door to many new opportunities for these talented and smart young women that otherwise might not be available.”

Established in 2001, Consigli Foundation’s mission is to directly impact the health, education and well-being of disadvantaged children in our communities.

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