Tag Archives: Bianca Maldonado

Bianca Maldonado likes to say that the universe leads people where they are meant to be — and her life, in many ways, is testament to that. For one, if it weren’t for the abrupt closure of the Chicago radio station she worked for, it’s hard to know whether she would have found her life’s passion as a clinical mental health therapist. Maldonado, nee Ferreri, grew up in Burbank and graduated from Mother McAuley High School in Chicago. After studying at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting in Lombard, at age 19 she became the youngest woman — and one of …

The Italian American Executives of Transportation are gearing up for their third annual Augustus Caesar Awards. Slated for Feb. 28 at Ashton Place in Willowbrook, the event will honor 12 young professionals who are excelling in their fields and exhibit potential for future success. The honorees will be Frank Battaglia (dining), Anthony Greco (law enforcement), Bianca Ferreri Maldonado (clinical mental health therapist), Brady Niemiec (firefighter and paramedic), Anthony Pasquini (attorney), Jason Quaglia (commercial risk management insurance), Ramon Ruiz (electrical supply and distribution), Nick Schullo (sales and consulting), Matteo Serritella (private detective), Katelyn Smith (elementary education), Mario Tenuta (financial advisor) and …