Can we talk for a minute about the increasing number of #Latinas emerging into #leadership positions throughout #RI? Can we brag for a sec about how many of them are #RICalumni? Here’s a quick rundown just from the last couple of months (left to right, top to bottom): •sabinamatos ‘01 was elected as the first Latina president of the pvdcitycouncil, presiding over its first female majority. •Suzy Alba ‘05 suzyqba, who also happens to be the director of our #alumni association, was elected president of the #Smithfield Town Council. •Lammis Vargas ‘10 became the first Latina to serve on the #Cranston City Council. •Karen Alzate ‘13 kswiss12 was elected to represent #Pawtucket in the General Assembly. •Marcela Betancur ‘11 marcelab_ri was appointed to lead the #Latino Policy Institute at myrwu. •Jessica Vega ‘10 colorkool was elected to the #CentralFalls City Council, serving under its first female president, Maria Rivera. These incredible women inspire us everyday at #rhodeislandcollege! ...