Dawn Apajee is an accomplished recruitment professional with more than 30 years of experience spanning both the UK and the United States. 

In 2006, Dawn founded City Personnel with a clear and purposeful mission: to connect exceptional talent with organizations across Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Drawing on three decades of industry experience, she leads a team of professional recruiters who share her commitment to building trusted, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
Under Dawn’s leadership, City Personnel has become a respected and values-driven staffing firm, recognized not only for business excellence but also for its commitment to inclusion. The firm is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and was honored with Providence Business News’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award in both 2024 and 2025—a reflection of its embedded, authentic approach to inclusive hiring and community impact. City Personnel has also earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client Satisfaction Diamond Award, an achievement reached by fewer than 2% of staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
Dawn’s leadership and influence have been widely recognized. She was named Tomorrow’s Women TODAY of Rhode Island’s 2025 Woman of the Year, a 2025 PBN Leaders & Achievers Honoree, and a 2024 CBIZ Women Transforming Business Awards Honoree—distinctions that highlight her impact, integrity, and dedication to the business community.
Beyond her professional success, Dawn is deeply committed to mentorship, leadership development, and giving back. She is a proud graduate of Leadership Rhode Island and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and remains actively involved in initiatives that champion diversity, equity, and opportunity. Inspired by her own journey, Dawn is passionate about creating access, support, and pathways for others—particularly women and underrepresented voices—ensuring the next generation of leaders has opportunities she once had to forge on her own.

Fractional CFO | Controller | Bookkeeping Expert

Colin grew up in Plymouth, MA and graduated from Plymouth South High in

2009. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bridgewater State

University and a master's degree in business administration with a concentration

in IT Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Colin currently lives in Riverside, RI with his wife and corgi. He is a U.S. Army

veteran who now works as a financial professional, focusing on assisting people,

including fellow veterans and their families, with financial planning.

Leveraging experience in leadership, discipline, and service gained during his

military career, Colin applies a mission-focused approach to his work. His

background integrates leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a commitment

to client service.

In managing technology projects or advising clients on retirement and insurance

planning, he uses integrity, discipline, and a consultative style.

Colin McLaughlin, MBA

Financial Professional

Professional Credentials & Community Involvement

Life and Health License in MA & RI

VFW Life Member in Swansea, MA Post 2045

Veteran Community Member of East Providence, RI

Volunteer for Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves

Former Sargent in Arms for Kappa Delta Phi at Bridgewater State University

Josh Vanada is a leadership and business growth coach, who lives out his calling of inspiring, equipping, and leading other human beings to be fully alive. 

Previously, Josh has spent his entire career working in the automotive industry. Prior to starting his coaching practice, he was the Platform General Manager of Hurd Auto Mall, a Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealer located in Johnston, RI - one of Rhode Island’s largest auto dealers. Prior to that, he served as General Manager of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park - a multi-use venue located in Thompson, CT. Throughout his career, he has blended his passion for automobiles with his love for the game of business. His career has been anchored by his ability to build high-performing teams through strong culture and open-book management. 

Josh earned a B.A. from Gordon College (MA). 

In his spare time, Josh serves on several non-profit boards. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys playing golf in his spare time. 

Josh lives in Attleboro, MA with his wife, Ashleigh, and their son.

I handle public relations and media relations strategies for clients. 

HI! I'm Audra and I live in North Smithfield with my husband, 6 year old daughter and goldendoodle.  I have been helping small businesses for over 16 years get their business in front of the right customers at the right time for the right jobs and services. I say what I mean and mean what I say and if you ask my current customers one word to describe me it would be RELIABLE. I hope to shake your hand someday soon!