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

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...

Stokes named new R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leader

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has a new leader familiar to many Rhode Islanders.  Keith W. Stokes, the former executive...
THE LAWSUIT BETWEEN the state of Rhode Island and Pinterest Inc. that was settled back in November has been fully resolved by the presiding judge. / COURTESY R.I. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER

State’s discrimination lawsuit with Pinterest Inc. fully resolved

PROVIDENCE – A lawsuit between the state of Rhode Island and Pinterest Inc. that alleged the social media platform was fostering a culture of...
THE RHODE ISLAND Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School and the Papitto Opportunity Connection created a four-year partnership to expand diversity and inclusion within its music education initiatives. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & MUSIC SCHOOL

R.I. Philharmonic, Papitto Opportunity Connection ink partnership to expand diversity initiatives...

PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School announced Tuesday at Agnes E. Little Elementary School a major four-year partnership with Papitto...
Steve Duvel joined Gilbane Building Co. in 1997 as an office engineer based in Houston. He relocated to Rhode Island in 2000 and rose through the ranks. In 2019, he was promoted to division leader for New England. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

The importance of belonging

Steve Duvel | Gilbane Building Co. New England division leader, senior vice president Much has been said recently about the value of diversity and inclusion in...

Cooley Group promotes 6 women to leadership team

PAWTUCKET – Technical textiles manufacturer Cooley Group recently announced the promotions of six women to its leadership team. The promotions place particular emphasis on supporting...
CRYSTAL WILLIAMS has been appointed as the next president of the Rhode Island School of Design. She begins her tenure on April 1. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

R.I. School of Design names Williams next president

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island School of Design’s board of trustees announced Thursday that Crystal Williams will become the art college’s 18th president on April...
Stephen D. Zubiago / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Five Questions With: Stephen D. Zubiago

Stephen D. Zubiago | CEO and managing partner, Nixon Peabody LLP 1. In your new role as CEO and managing partner of Nixon Peabody,...

Joi-Danielle Whitehead

2021 40 Under Forty Awards Joi-DanIelle Whitehead | 39 | Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access, Brown University, Division of Pre-College and Summer...
THE R.I. EXECUTIVE OFFICE of Health & Human Services and the R.I. Department of Health have selected six health equity zone teams for the Rhode to Equity program and will receive $775,000 in total funding to address social detriments of health in the state.

EOHHS, RIDOH select six teams for Rhode to Equity initiative

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Executive Office of Health & Human Services and the R.I. Department of Health jointly announced Tuesday that six teams participating...
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