Saturday, March 7, 2026
Coronavirus
Economic Activity
Education
Financial Services
Food & Agriculture
Government
Health Services
Lists
Manufacturing
Nonprofit
Real Estate
Small Business

TOPICS

Home Tags Kevin Matta

Tag: Kevin Matta

MAKING A POINT: Shameem Awan, second from right, senior assistant vice president of Amica Mutual Insurance Co., speaks during a panel discussion at Providence Business News’ 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards Program on Dec. 4. Also on the panel, from left, are Monika P. Zuluaga, CEO and president of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce; Tracey G. Wiley, executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Bally’s Corp.; and moderator Kevin Matta, senior director of people and culture at United Way of Rhode Island Inc.
PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: Diversity effort evolving ‘beyond the surface level’

PBN Summit
Kevin Matta has watched the definition of diversity, equity and inclusion evolve before his eyes in Rhode Island’s corporate community. In his six years of...

DAIP, future of equity at risk

Commentary
For more than 15 years, Diversity & Inclusion Professionals Inc. has been Rhode Island’s statewide anchor for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We’ve been...
THE ATTENDEES of Providence Business News' 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards Program and Summit on Thursday morning listen to a panel discussion on navigating DEI in a shifting legal landscape. The panel includes, from left, Monika P. Zuluaga, CEO and president of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce; Tracey G. Wiley, executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Bally's Corp.; Shameem Awan, senior assistant vice president of Amica Mutual Insurance; and moderator Kevin Matta, senior director of people and culture at United Way of Rhode Island. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN Summit: Right now, courage required to sustain DEI

Economic Activity
WARWICK – Advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion is being viewed as an increasingly risky proposition in today's political climate, causing many businesses and...

PBN recognizes 40 Under Forty honorees

Art & Culture
WARWICK – Forty young business professionals were honored Thursday for their efforts in the workplace and community at Providence Business News’ 21st annual 40...
ALL IN: Dawn Apajee, right, owner and founder of professional staffing service City Personnel Inc., says the company is not pulling back on its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Writing on the board above is Recruiting Coordinator Adora Andrade.
PBN FILE PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

DEI commitments tested by federal rollbacks

Editorial and Op-Ed
Business and civic support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives remains strong across the Ocean State. But as this week’s cover story reports, federal efforts...
the prop: Kevin Matta poses with his dog, Chloe. He says Chloe reminds him that she doesn’t share his perspective and that he is “required to be intentional with others.” The multiple ties are meant to be a twist on professionalism and the expectation of men to wear ties to work.

Kevin Matta

Industries
PBN 40 Under Forty Awards 2025 KEVIN MATTA | 35 Senior director of people and culture, United Way of Rhode Island Inc. What is the biggest challenge...
CELEBRATORY EVENING: Attendees gather at the United Way of Rhode Island Inc.’s annual Celebration in 2024. 
COURTESY UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC.

United Way of Rhode Island Inc.

Business Services
Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #7 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: United Way of Rhode Island Inc. Local Employees: 95 CEO and President: Cortney Nicolato Questions answered by: Kevin Matta,...

Five Questions With: Kevin Matta

In Their Own Words
Kevin Matta is the senior director of people, culture and operations for United Way of Rhode Island Inc. He is also president of Diversity...
MODERATOR KEVIN MATTA, third from left, speaks with the panelists at Providence Business News’ 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit and Awards program at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Thursday morning. Also on the panel, from left, is Myra Coufal, Amgen Rhode Island diversity, inclusion and belonging site lead; Carolyn Belisle, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island vice president of corporate social responsibility; Talia Brookshire, Neighborhhood Health Plan of Rhode Island chief diversity officer; Shameen Awan, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. DE&I assistant vice president; and Neenee Shin, CBIZ Inc. director of diversity, equity and inclusion. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: Diversity, equity and inclusion in workplaces may face big...

Economy
WARWICK – Proponents of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the private sector fear a simmering pushback to their work could be accelerating, putting...
PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS has announced 15 honorees for its 2024 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Summit and Awards program.

Bibee, Guenette among 16 honorees for PBN’s 2024 Diversity Equity &...

Financial Services
PROVIDENCE – Justin Bibee, assistant director for Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, and Tina Guenette, founder and CEO of Real Access Motivates Progress,...
123Page 1 of 3
- Featured Event -

Latest News

SUBSCRIBE TO

PBN's All Access Subscription

PBN subscribers get ahead with unlimited access to PBN news, information, and insights from our editorial team, research and data, webinars and much more.

Subscribe

SIGN UP FOR

PBN's Daily Newsletters

Get PBN's top stories and breaking news every day in your email inbox.

FOLLOW US

@ProvBusNews

Follow PBN for the latest news, insider access and more.

MOST POPULAR

OUR MISSION

Helping you succeed in business since 1986.

ABOUT PBN

© Providence Business News. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy   |   Terms of Use   |   Your Privacy Choices   |   Notice at Collection