A panel of pediatricians, nurse practitioners, engineers, computer scientists, entrepreneurs, radiologists, anesthesiologists, bankers, and police officers from different places on the globe – China, Singapore, Peru, and several American states – share their personal and career stories with students in the May 15, 2025 Social Studies 2.0 – Life Skills class.

Pediatric Nurse Practioner – Katie Snape  (far left) – began the presentations by sharing her career and personal story with a few interesting and humorous anecdotes.    Anesthesiologist – Dr Ji Chao (immediate right)  and  Banker Deivi Elias await their turn.

Computer science Engineer and Entrepreneur – Toye Onikoyi – shares his career and personal story as Providence Police Officer Daniel Hernandez (left) and Computer Science / Robotics / AI Engineer – Etebom Samuel listen in.

Psychologist – Katherine ‘Katie’ Ingraham shares her story as Radiologist Scott Collins (right) and Pediatrician Dr Sydney Tucker are poised to share their story.

Boston University bound / Super Central High School senior, Rexella Bishop shares the details of her multiple summer internships at the Brown University Medical facility and encourages other students to apply for the same experience.

Central High school junior, Julio Cartegena, asks the panel about career options in Computer Science.

Central High School super senior, and aspiring sonographer, Daylin Aquino asks Radiologist Scott Ellis about the field of Sonography. Mr Ellis not only spoke about the field of sonography but encouraged Daylin to network with him during the luncheon which followed to connect Daylin with his contacts in sonography AND schedule a hospital tour with him.

Central High School junior and Aerospace Engineer aspirant Gio Aguilar, listens to suggestions by Computer Science Engineer and Software Entrepreneur, Toye Onikoyi, about the benefits of exploring many career choices in the multi-facted career of engineering.

Super Central High School Senior, Chevalee Graham, asks the panel her medical career question.

After presenting her ELEVATOR SPEECH to the panel, Super Central High School senior, Liz Acevedo, solicits the panel’s advice on best practices for choosing a career.

Following the panel introductions, students and panelists transitioned to the catered BUFFET provided by corporate sponsors of the Social Sudies 2.0- Life Skills program and small group conversations during a NETWORKING LUNCHEON.

the NETWORKING part of the day’s event begins over a delicious BUFFET provided by corporate sponsors of the Social Studies 2.0 – Life Skills program.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JARRIEL!!!”    The luncheon began with a birthday celebration for Jarriel Ricardo Escobar and his favorite Tres Leches cake.

Central High senior and career sonographer aspirant, Daylin Acquino, networks with Anesthesiologist, Doctor Ji Chao,

Central High school students Jose Flores (lower right), Bryan Clato Larios (across from Jose) and Junior Brownell (next to Bryan) network with BANKER Deivi Elias to discuss financial issues.

A number of students interested in pediatric medicine speak with Pediatric Nurse Practioner – Katie Snape – seated at the head of the table. Seated to Katie’s left: Yasmin Shour, Liz Acevedo, Rexella Bishop, and aspiring pediatrician, Sanghkim Dong.

Roger Williams University Criminal Justice major bound, Jarriel Ricardo Escobar, networks with Providence Police officer Daniel Hernandez.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS, (clockwise from top of the table, Jaylon Crudup, Emilio Colon, and Hospitality Entrepreneur and owner of the Hamilton Diner, Ari Chekeles, speak about all things restaurants, business, and an individual’s career path.

Radiologist – Doctor Zhichen Jiao (seated at the bottom of the table) discusses present and future technical advancements in medical imaging with (counter clockwise from his right) students Chevalee Grahamand Kiyara Harris, Central High School technology and Social Studies 2.0 – Life Skills / Financial Literacy teacher, Nelson Rocha, and fellow Radiologist, Scott Ellis.

Central High School senior with Nursing aspirations,  Nash Alcantara, sitting at the head of the table, networks with a variety of experts during the networking luncheon: (clockwise) – Computer Engineering/Robotics AI expert – Etebom Samuel; Pediatrician: Dr Sydney Tucker; Computer Science Engineer and Software Entrepreneur, Toye Onikoyi; and the Director of the Brown University Pathways Program – Luckson Omoaregba.

Radiologist – Doctor Zhichen Jiao, and Central High school students, Bryan Clato Larios (HVAC interests), Jose Flores, and Social Studies 2.0 – Life Skills program founder and teacher, Stephen Cronin, at the conclusion of the day’s CAREER NETWORKING event.