Personnel

ALL SMILES: Medical assistants, from left, Dennis Tai, Jazmine de la Cruz and Lia Brito share a laugh at the Rhode Island Free Clinic in Providence, which has restructured its workforce to bring in new roles and create advancement opportunities. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Everyone deserves access to health care

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Health Care (MidSize Company): Rhode Island Free Clinic Rhode Island Free Clinic, based in Providence, focuses on providing comprehensive...

THE SPARK: Juan Wilson Jr., founder and CEO of The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island in Providence, says he was inspired by the work of his cousin, civil rights activist and philanthropist Michael S. Van Leesten, to form the organization to encourage philanthropy and engagement among communities of color. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Elevating Black philanthropy

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Not-for-profit: The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island was formed four years ago in...

SHINING A LIGHT: The Pawtucket Commerce Department’s “52 in 52” marketing campaign, in which it used social media to highlight a small business each week for a year, brought awareness to many businesses that had little to no social media presence. Department members pictured, standing from left, are interns Isiah Gois and Justin DeCosta, along with Commerce Director Jason Pezzullo; and, sitting from left, are Deputy Director of Commerce Sandra Mazo and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jennifer Kilsey. COURTESY CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Diversity attracts new business to Pawtucket

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Government/City: Pawtucket Commerce Department “Connect With Us” is a consistent message running through communications in the city of Pawtucket....

PROVIDING PERSPECTIVE: Amica Mutual Insurance Co. employees participate in a Courageous Conversation panel focused on mentorship from the mentee’s perspective. Pictured, from left, are Senior Assistant Vice President Shameem Awan, Crismel Calderon, Manisha Biyani, Amanda Viera, Chris Figueroa and Brittany Martinez. COURTESY AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Empathy is the key to success at Amica

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Professional Services (Financial): Amica Mutual Insurance Co. At Amica MUTUAL Insurance Co., diversity, equity and inclusion are ingrained in...

RIGHT TO CARE: As the son of working-class immigrants, Kevin Martins, vice president and chief diversity officer at Care New England Health System, says he sees access to health care as a right for people. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Supportive environment for employees as well as patients at Care New...

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Health Care (Enterprise Company): Care New England Health System Care New England HEALTH SYSTEMS based in Providence, is committed...

FLAGSHIP PRODUCTION: The audience gathers for the performance of Trinity Repertory Company’s 49th annual production of “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 12, inside the Providence theater. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

State theatre aims to reflect all of Rhode Island on and...

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Arts (Large Company): Trinity Repertory Company Four years ago, Trinity Repertory Company created a position to oversee its long-standing...

PAVING THE WAY: Tomás Ávila, associate director for intergovernmental affairs and outreach for the state of Rhode Island, preceded Keith Stokes as the associate director of the R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office. Ávila’s advocacy for minority-owned businesses laid the groundwork for the office’s current programs. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

DEI in the DEDI Office: ‘It’s about meeting people where they...

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Diversity Champion: The State of Rhode Island In an effort to ensure that communities can truly thrive in the...

TRUSTED PARTNERS: Ruben Tejada, left, manager of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Gisselle Valencia, director of human resources, at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Smithfield. Tejada says the company’s customer focus is rooted in cultural competency, language access and community engagement. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Building equity into every layer of care

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Health Care (Large Company): Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island For more than three decades, Neighborhood Health Plan of...

BEING SEEN: Revive Therapeutic Services employees volunteer at food rescue nonprofit Feed RI in East Providence. Clinical Director Dee Tavares says being visible in the community, such as by volunteering, helps Revive attract a diverse pool of applicants and find qualified staff members. COURTESY REVIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Providing mental health care where it’s needed most

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Health Care (Small Company): Revive Therapeutic Services Leaders at Revive Therapeutic Services say they are proud of how their...

FOOD PREP: Rith Hou, recipe support and team expediter, assembles containers of ricotta cheese at meal delivery service provider Feast & Fettle Inc. in East Providence. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Alignment between execs, staff keeps DEI work sustainable

Personnel 12/05/2025

PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Food/Beverage: Feast and Fettle Inc. At Feast & Fettle INC., diversity, equity and inclusion policies aren’t just a part...

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