PROVIDENCE – A Mayor’s Millennial Task Force has been formed to help attract and retain talented young professionals in the capital city.
“Our city’s millennial population is essential for building the new Providence. Not only are young people Providence’s greatest resource, they are our city’s future,” Mayor Jorge O. Elorza said in a statement. “This task force will engage the millennial community and put together recommendations from students, young adults, young professionals and aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs to help us make Providence the ideal place for millennials to live, work and play.”
The following individuals will serve on the Mayor’s Millennial Task Force:
- Sierra Barter – CEO and co-founder of the Lady Project, and student services social media coordinator at Johnson and Wales University, her alma mater;
- Travis Escobar – community engagement coordinator at ONE Neighborhood Builders and founding member of the Millennial Professional Group of Rhode Island;
- Grace Evans – recent Wheeler School graduate who will attend Harvard University in the fall;
- Tyrene Jones – talent-development coordinator at University of Rhode Island;
- Drew Milligan – performance analyst with the R.I. Department of Education.
Residents are encouraged to engage with the Mayor’s Millennial Task Force on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @LiveWorkPlayPVD and by email at LiveWorkPlayPVD@providenceri.com.
The Task Force will hold a Twitter Town Hall on June 29 at 11 a.m. and an Engagement Event at City Hall on June 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Alderman’s Chamber.
