Tami Hughes “… has over 20 years of architectural experience and advanced knowledge of Revit. In addition to being a key player on project teams and managing large teams of consultants, Tami is the firm’s Revit Manager. To say that she's a "go-getter" is an understatement! Tami exceeds expectations in and out of the office, and clients appreciate her can-do attitude. Interested in giving back to the community, Tami is a mentor and serves on the board of directors with the ACE Mentor Program of RI, a volunteer program geared towards exposing high school students to the architecture, construction, and engineering fields. Tami is a 2022-2023 cohort member at the Equity Leadership Initiative by the Rhode Island Foundation and a co-founder of the Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture & Design (RIMIAD) … “ Learn More Here.
Mayor Maria Rivera “… is the 33rd Mayor of Central Falls. She is the first woman Mayor in city history, and first Latina Mayor in the State of Rhode Island. A city resident since 1987, Rivera’s parents were originally from Puerto Rico and briefly moved to New Jersey where she was born. Soon following, her family moved to Chicago where Rivera grew up in a Spanish-speaking household, taking many ESL classes to keep up with her academics. Today, she is grateful to be bilingual, a gift also shared by many Central Falls residents. Mayor Rivera proudly raised her two bilingual children in Central Falls, and is deeply invested in empowering the next generation of young leaders, launching several initiatives to motivate young girls and students of color that have gained national attention ...” Learn More Here.
Patricia Rivera ”… is a mother of 5, grandmother of 7 and 4 great grandchildren, Patricia Rivera is 63 years young. She is an advocate with over 2 decades of experience working to empower women (and men) through their journey of healing. She is a survivor of domestic violence and now dedicates her life to creating necessary changes to help survivors and their children live a happy, healthy lifestyle despite the challenges they face from trauma. She is also a worship leader and enjoys employing diverse media to lead people to wellness … “