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Associated Press
31-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Two XPO Leaders Named 2025 Top Women to Watch in Transportation
GREENWICH, Conn., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that senior director of engineering and the project management office Olivia Raymond and director of strategic business development Jamie Sheffield have been named 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation' for 2025 by the Women in Trucking Association. This recognition honors women who have made significant contributions to the transportation industry and have demonstrated a commitment to advancing gender equality within their own companies and across the broader industry. Olivia Raymond has played a pivotal role leading complex, high-impact initiatives at XPO. With more than 15 years of experience in engineering and project management, she has helped drive technological innovation and operational excellence, while also serving as a mentor to others in the company. Jamie Sheffield, a seasoned leader in strategic business development, has been instrumental in driving the growth of XPO's Premium Services. With a focus on building strong client relationships and expanding business opportunities, Sheffield's work has contributed to the company's success and the development of future leaders. Carolyn Roach, chief human resources officer at XPO, said, 'Olivia and Jamie's leadership and contributions have had a significant impact on our company and the industry. Their dedication to innovation and operational excellence continues to inspire their colleagues and sets a strong example for future leaders at XPO.' The Women in Trucking Association is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. About XPO XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company's customer-focused organization efficiently moves 18 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves approximately 55,000 customers with 614 locations and 38,000 employees in North America and Europe, and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Media Contact
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
State House Spotlight: Lawmakers and advocates collaborate
BOSTON (WWLP) – This week at the State House in Boston, advocates and lawmakers worked together on events ranging from women's rights to cancer screening awareness. Several women-focused events took place on Beacon Hill, including a yearly advocacy day for the Commission on the Status of Women, which is focusing on resistance to federal changes this year. The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is turning 50 this year and they celebrated their origins in the State House library on Wednesday. 'It's because of their resilience, of the women who came before, and what they have fought for, that we are able to lead today,' said Representative Christine Barber, house chair of the caucus. This caucus was integral in passing the Equal Rights Amendment in 1976, and has worked on women and family rights in every legislative session since. A group of western Massachusetts medical students came to the building to advocate for issues facing their patients, including a Southwick native who plans to practice in the area. 'I've gone to Baystate as a patient, I've gone there as a learner, and I just wanted to continue my education through the Baystate health system to hopefully one day serve as a physician in western Mass,' said Southwick's Olivia Raymond, a rising 3rd year at UMass Medical School. Another local issue was brought to the State House, as a Springfield Representative is working on a petition that will keep illegal dirt bikes off the streets. 'What we're trying to avoid is for these illegal dirt bikes, illegal off-highway vehicles, to end up back on the road,' said Representative Orlando Ramos. Also this week, advocates and lawmakers came together to raise awareness about crucial health concerns, including prostate cancer and endometriosis briefings. Looking ahead to next week, lawmakers will likely need to make progress on their joint rules package, which will need to be passed before any substantive laws can be done. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
UMass medical students advocate at the State House
BOSTON (WWLP) – Rising third-years with UMass Medical School's Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) program, held an advocacy day at the State House pushing for policies that will benefit their patients in western Massachusetts. The PURCH program is a specialized track and students complete their clinical experience at Baystate Medical Center, where they learn to address socioeconomic community issues alongside their patient's health. For one Southwick native, this program is a bridge to her dream job serving her western Massachusetts community. The impact of fentanyl crisis on one western Massachusetts city 'I've gone to Baystate as a patient, I've gone there as a learner, and I just wanted to continue my education through the Baystate health system to hopefully one day serve as a physician in western Mass,' said Olivia Raymond, a PURCH student. This year, students are pushing for Clean Slate legislation, which would automatically seal certain criminal records after a designated period of time has passed. 'We know from studying social determinants of health that the more people can access housing and can access jobs, the more people can get health insurance and the healthier the community becomes,' said PURCH student Jennifer Murphy. Students also advocated for additional budget funding for the Healthy Incentive Program, which gives money back to families with SNAP benefits when they purchase healthy, locally-grown foods. About 10 to 15 percent of PURCH students stay in western Massachusetts after they graduate to be physicians at Baystate Medical Center. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
