Outstanding Women
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Barbara J . Nauman
Dean of Business , Science , Technology and Mathematics
Maria Coclin
Associate Professor , Chairperson of Business and Professional Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Pivotal components of CCRI ’ s responsive approach to labor market needs for high-skilled employees are Barbara Nauman , Dean of Business , Science , Technology and Mathematics , and Maria Coclin , Associate Professor and Chairperson of Business and Professional Studies . Both have been instrumental in many of the college ’ s new curricula and academic programs designed to meet employer needs and to allow students to acquire the necessary credentials for employability and / or seamless transition to continued higher education .
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From left : Barbara J . Nauman and Maria Coclin .
From left : Kelly A . Morrissey and Amy E . Kacerik
Community College of Rhode Island 400 East Ave ., Warwick , RI 02886 ccri . edu
Alliances with business leaders and engagement with advisory boards are essential to Dean Nauman and Chairperson Coclin ’ s academic work in creating stackable certificates that build upon each other and establish pathways to associate degree completion . Community college students benefit from exit and entry points intentionally designed for employability along the way .
Currently , Dean Nauman and Chairperson Coclin are integral to CCRI ’ s planning team for Bally ’ s recent $ 5 million investment in new academic programs , workforce development and scholarship support that will deliver education and training .
Caroline Chang , M . D ., F . A . A . D .
Founder / CEO
Rhode Island Dermatology Institute
Dr . Chang is a skilled clinician and cosmetic injector who brings more than ten years of experience to her practice . With degrees in both art history and medicine , Dr . Chang uses her unique academic and medically trained background to take a refreshing approach to the treatment of skin disorders . She focuses on the patient ’ s specific needs as well as uses her artistic eye to provide the best possible outcomes .
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5586 Post Rd ., # 6 , East Greenwich , RI 02818 riderminstitute . com 401-398-2500 riderminstitute @ gmail . com
Another distinction is that Rhode Island Dermatology Institute ( RIDI ) is the first direct care dermatology practice in the state which aims to restore and nurture the doctor-patient relationship . Direct pay or direct care is a revolutionary healthcare model that removes insurance companies from the equation . This means new patients can get seen sooner , appointments are easy to book online , no referrals are needed , plus less wait time in the office and more time with the doctor . The office is set up to make your visit streamlined and hassle free .
“ We have a close bond with our patients . Our approach allows us to get to know them on a personal level ,” says Dr . Chang . “ I am on the frontline of my patients ’ health . It ’ s my priority to provide tailored treatments combined with a thoughtful approach to all my patients .”
104 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MARCH 2024