R.I.S.E. ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Rise Women’s Leadership Conference is not the product of one individual but rather a powerful collective of women trailblazers and leaders, across diverse for and non profit industries throughout New England.  This collaborative of strategic advisors volunteering their time to bring the magic that is an impactful, must attend conference!

R.I.S.E. ADVISORY STRATEGY COUNCIL



The R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference is not the product of one individual but rather a powerful collective of women trailblazers and leaders across diverse industries throughout New England. This diverse collaborative of fierce women connecting as strategic advisors volunteer their time to bring the magic that yields a must attend event called R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference. It is a joy to bring this to you with them! –

Hilina D. Ajakaiye,
Founder & Executive Director, R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference

Katje Afonseca
Katje Afonseca
Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Read Full Bio

Theresa Matos Agonia
Theresa Matos Agonia
Cheif of External Affiars, City of Providence Read Full Bio

Felismina Andrade
Felismina Andrade
Director, External Communications and Community Relations Giant Food Read Full Bio

Willette Brown-Fatoyinbo
Willette Brown-Fatoyinbo
Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education Read Full Bio

Jillian Butler
Jillian Butler
Wavemaker Fellowship Director, Rhode Island Commerce Read Full Bio

Emilie DeVito
Emilie DeVito
Specialist, External & Community Relations, Stop & Shop Read Full Bio

Rosie Fernandez
Rosie Fernandez
Manager, Community Relations, Cox Communications Read Full Bio

Elsa Franco
Elsa Franco
Specialist, Local Marketing & Communications, Stop&Shop Read Full Bio

Claudia Garlett
Claudia Garlett
Vice President, Branch Manager, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Read Full Bio

Tracey Giron
Tracey Giron
Deputy Chief of Staff, City of Providence Read Full Bio

Ashia Graziano
Ashia Graziano
Associate Director of Parent & Family Giving, Brown University Read Full Bio

Davi Harte
Davi Harte
Senior Manager, Media Strategy & Planning, Stop & Shop Marketing Read Full Bio

Sinbiat Hassan
Sinbiat Hassan
Sr. Web Analyst/Product Owner - Eversource Energy Read Full Bio

Sarah Hemphill
Sarah Hemphill
Outside Sales Representative, ADP Read Full Bio

Megan Herne
Megan Herne
HR Manager - North America, AstroNova, Inc. Read Full Bio

Adriana I. Dawson
Adriana I. Dawson
Community Engagement Director, Verizon Read Full Bio

Jessica Khokhlan
Jessica Khokhlan
Sales Associate, Stryker ENT Read Full Bio

Essence Lee Souffrant
Essence Lee Souffrant
Channel Manager, Digital & Loyalty, Stop&Shop Read Full Bio

Lavonne Lopes
Lavonne Lopes
Realtor, World Net Real Estate Group Read Full Bio

Alejandra Pena
Alejandra Pena
VP Retail Sales and Service Coach, Eastern Bank Read Full Bio

Gisselle Perez
Gisselle Perez
Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and People Relation, Biogen Read Full Bio

Lynelia Raposo
Lynelia Raposo
Global Marketing CIM, Duracell Inc. Read Full Bio

Ashley Rappa
Ashley Rappa
Director of Marketing & Communication, Lincoln School Owner & Founder, Human Writes Consulting Read Full Bio

Patricia Raskin
Patricia Raskin
Raskin Resources Productions Read Full Bio

Suzi Robinson
Suzi Robinson
Chief Commercial Officer, NOUFLEX Brand + Business Strategy Consultant Read Full Bio

Sarah (Sadie) Rumsey
Sarah (Sadie) Rumsey
Logistics Coordinator, Edesia Nutrition Read Full Bio

Reem Said-Awad
Reem Said-Awad
Private Client Banker, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Read Full Bio

Cara Sangermano
Cara Sangermano
Human Resources Manager, Stop&Shop Read Full Bio

Jen Silbert
Jen Silbert
Behavior Scientist, Executive Coach and Co-founder of Spartina Consulting Read Full Bio

Leiyina Tavarez
Leiyina Tavarez
VP, Consumer Banking Sales & Service Coach, Webster Bank Read Full Bio

Katie Thornell
Katie Thornell
Director of Pharmacy Operations, Stop&Shop Read Full Bio

Nisa Villareal
Nisa Villareal
Community Outreach Coordinator - Office of US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Read Full Bio

Annisha Volquez
Annisha Volquez
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