Millennium Magazine_16th Ed_Dr. Mhairi MacDonald

238 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND INNOVATION Executive Office of Health and Human Services Smithfield, RI HEALTH AND WELLNESS Leveraging more than a decade of professional experience, Ebony A. Pugh is a proven expert in the health care industry. Since 2011, she has honorably served with the United States Army National Guard as a medical service officer. As part of her work in the field, Ms. Pugh specializes in medical services and logistics, additionally serving the military branch as a logistics officer. Likewise, she works diligently on finances, regularly creating budgets for the Ohio National Guard. In 2022, Ms. Pugh began volunteering with the YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus. At the onset of her career, she operated with the Whispering Pines Shelter as a nurse’s aide between 2010 and 2011. As part of her vocational journey, she also pursued a formal education, ultimately achieving a master’s degree in health care administration at the University of Phoenix in 2013. Ever committed to her endeavors, Ms. Pugh remains affiliated with The Worldwide Women’s Association and the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. To commemorate her achievements, she was honored with a Meritorious Service Award. Likewise, in light of her fulfilling career, she attributes her success to her determination. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee MEDICAL SERVICE OFFICER United States Army National Guard Worthington, OH James C. Rajotte is a proven leader in the field of public health, having served as the director of strategy and innovation at the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services since 2021. Additionally, since 2017, he has served as an adjunct professor at Rhode Island College. In his other recent leadership endeavors, Mr. Rajotte excelled as a COVID-19 team lead for Employer and Government Outbreak Prevention in Rhode Island between 2020 and 2021. He was also elected as a board member of the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island. Mr. Rajotte previously pursued a formal education, ultimately achieving an MS in leadership at Roger Williams University in 2015. He also holds a certificate of completion for the Ignite Data Program from the Department of Health and Human Services. In his civic-minded pursuits, he has participated with several charity bike rides and walks. To commemorate his accomplishments, he has been honored with numerous accolades. In 2023, he was named among 40 Under 40 by Providence Business News and inducted into the East Providence Rotary Club. Mr. Rajotte largely attributes his success to his focus, passion and drive. JAMES C. RAJOTTE EBONY A. PUGH

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