Leadership Rhode Island

Chi II Economic Development Session Day showcased the innovation, talent, and partnerships driving Rhode Island forward.

From morning site visits at Senesco Marine LLC, Edesia Nutrition, Ocean State Labs, Blount Fine Foods, and Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery to our afternoon session hosted by local East Providence business (add)ventures, Mary Sadlier (2002 Chi), and Stephen Michael Rosa (1999 Tau), participants explored economic development through both statewide and regional lenses.

Special thank you to Rhode Island local small business Incred-A-Bowl for keeping us fueled throughout the day!

Thank you to our guests and speakers:

Jillian Finkle (2020 Pi II), Grow Smart RI
Lori Urso, Old Slater Mill Association
Ben Mandel, Town of North Kingstown
Talia Jalette, Town of Richmond
Veronicka Vega (2024 CLRI), Providence Revolving Fund
Elizabeth M. Tanner, Ocean State 2026
Britt Tedeschi, REGENT

The end of April marked another exciting Government Day for the Core Program! Thank you to Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore for welcoming the Chi II class to the House Chamber and kicking off their mock session. The day featured mock caucuses and committee hearings, with insightful testimony from an outstanding group of guest speakers.

🌟A big shout-out to the class elected Speaker of the House, Nora Crowley, who led the cohort in an engaging floor debate. Others may disagree, but this group had total consensus on their final debate of the day: "Is the Chi II Class the Best Class Ever?"

House Parliamentarian: Michael Egan

Mock Testifiers: Karen Alzate, Shayna Fox-Norwitz, Matt Netto, Michael DiBiase, Ishaa Gadkari, MPH.