Video Library

2021 Grantee Dulari Tahbildar

Dulari Tahbildar, the Director of Childcare Training Program in Rhode Island at SEIU Education and Support Fund (ESF), discusses the impact that a grant from Women's Fund of Rhode Island had on her organization.

Evan Sargent tells us why she joined the Women's Policy Institute

Evan tells us why she applied to the Women's Policy Institute.

Ebra tells us why she joined WPI

Ebra tells us why she applied to the Women's Policy Institute.

Tamara Burman tells us why she joined WPI

Tamara tells us why she applied for the Women's Policy Institute and what she's taking with her after the year-long journey.

100 Men for Gender Equity launch event 2021

Watch our launch party for our 100 Men for Gender Equity fundraiser! Ted Bunch of A Call to Men gives a compelling and deeply moving presentation on the incredible importance of promoting healthy, respectful manhood and being a male ally to those of marginalized genders.

Brett Smiley is a Male Ally

2021 Women's Policy Institute Graduation

Watch the powerful and heartwarming graduation of the Women’s Policy Institute class of 2021, with many local celebrity guest speakers!

WPI Information Session 2021/2022

The Women's Policy Institute (WPI) is a professional development and mentoring program designed to develop policy, advocacy, and strategic communications skills among women who are interested in influencing the policymaking process. This info session gives more background.

Dr. Pablo Rodriguez is a Male Ally

Dr. Pablo Rodriquez tells us why he's a male ally. Did you know he's a former board member of WFRI?

Mayor Elorza is a Male Ally

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is a male ally because it's the right thing to do.

Senator Whitehouse tells us why he's a Male Ally

Treasurer Seth Magaziner is a Male Ally

James Langevin

Dwayne Keys

Dwayne Keys is a male ally!

Jock Hayes

100 Men for Gender Equity Event 2021

Thank you to our volunteers

It's National Volunteer Month and we want to take the time to thank ALL of our volunteers past and present. This video highlights just a few of the people who make our community great.

2021 Women's History Month with Senator Reed

Senator Reed and Women’s Fund of Rhode Island for a panel discussion to celebrate Women’s History Monthto discuss the long-term positive impact policies WFRI helped to pass have had on RI and what else we need to do to create a more equitable state. Panelist include: Dulari Tahbildar Senator Gayle Goldin Rochelle Lee

Black Women Lead Panel Discussion

The women’s movement must play a key role in addressing racism and gender inequity. Black women leading RI organizations discuss economic, racial & gender justice on how we can use this moment of awakening to drive a meaningful shift towards change. Recorded on February 24, 2021. Moderated by Reza Clifton Speakers: Kimberly Zouzoua, VP of Strategic Partnerships, CWE Ditra Edwards, Sista Fire Lisa Ranglin, RIBBA

Women's Well-Being Index panel discussion

This program discussed the findings of the Rhode Island Women’s Well-Being Index- comparing how women do with men on issues related to Health, Personal Safety, Employment & Earnings, Economic Security, and Political Empowerment in RI. Moderated by Paige Clausius Parks, Rhode Island Kids Count Panelists: Nishi Kumar, RI Housing and Well-Being Index research team member Angela Kemp, Day One Dr. Deborah Pearlman, Brown University

2020 in Review

Let's take a look back at some of our highlights from 2020.

Kiersten Marek introduces us to Philanthropy Women

A resource for gender equity.

Cocktails and Conversations: Unpacking Privilege

Unpacking Privilege. At times, hearing feedback about privilege, race, and gender can sting. These important conversations can feel like attacks. Let’s unpack some different areas of privilege: White privilege, able-bodied privilege, civic privilege, and cisgender privilege. Held on Oct. 20, 2020 Moderated by: Eileen Kwesiga, Bryant University Panelists Included: Rachael Gavin, CEO, PR(iSM) Resistance Coalition Gwendolyn Howard, Minister Emerita; St. Pauls' Universalist Church Zoe Kupetz, Brown University student

Women Leading Change: Our Voices Matter 2020

Women Leading Change: Our Voices Matter on September 30, 2020 featuring awardees Arlene Violet and Vanessa Volz. Our gender equity champion speaker is Mary-dith Tuitt and the music is by Brooke Annibale.

Raquel Perez talks what she gained from WPI

Raquel Lynn Perez, Resident Nurse, speaks about advocating for her patients every day and how the Women's Policy Institute has helped her advocate for her patients.

Grantee Impact report: RICADV

Executive Director, Tonya Harris, tell us about the impact of their WFRI gender equity grant.

Grantee Impact report: Sojourner House

Sojourner House talks about the impact our funding has had (2019).

Anita Bruno on Women's Policy Institute

Anita tells us about how joining the Women's Policy Institute happened at the perfect point in her life.

Cheyenne Cazeault on WPI

Cheyenne talks about her experience as a Women's Policy Institue 2019-2020 fellow.

Women's Policy Institute Graduation, June 2020

Watch our WPI graduates receive their awards and accolades from Governor Gina Raimondo, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and Providence City Council Leader Sabina Matos.

Lorne Adrain is a Male Ally

Lorne talks about the importance of allyship in his personal and professional life. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity

Dan LaCorbiniere shares why he's a Male Ally and why you should be too

Dan LaCorbiniere shares why he's a Male Ally and why you should be too. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity

WPI Fellow Aline Binyungu

Aline shares her journey through Women's Policy Institute and the advocacy skills she gained.

Q&A with Lt. Governor Dan McKee

Executive Director Kelly Nevins speaks with Lt. Governor Dan Mckee for an informative Q&A

NASS Medallion Award

Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea honors Women's Fund of Rhode Island with the NASS Medallion Award in 2020.

WPI Fellow Victoria Picinich

WPI Fellow Victoria Picinich tells us about her experience as a 2019/2020 WPI fellow.

WPI Fellow Mary Ellen Lynch

Mary Ellen Lynch tells us about her leadership journey through the Women's Policy Institute.

Congressman David Cicilline is a Male Ally

Congressman Cicilline tells us why being a male ally is crucial for people in Rhode Island. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity

Mayor Elorza is a Male Ally

Mayor Elorza practices allyship in his personal and private life and it shows. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity

Ray Nuñez is a Male Ally!

Our friend, Ray, tells us about his unique perspective about why he's a male ally. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/womens-fund-of-rhode-island/100-men-for-gender-equity

What is the difference between equity and equality?

What is the difference between equity and equality? What is systems change? Here's an awesome animation to help explain it to you.

I Support Women's Fund of Rhode Island

Board Members share why they support Women's Fund of Rhode Island.

Women in the Workplace

Kelly Nevins on GoLocal Live discussing Women in the Workplace

What Does a Gender Equitable Rhode Island Look Like?

3rd Biennial New England Women’s Policy Conference: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Kelly Nevins and Judith Kaye give training at New England Women’s Policy Conference: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

FONDO DE MUJERES DE RHODE ISLAND 2018 Event with Senator Reed

FONDO DE MUJERES DE RHODE ISLAND 2018 Event with Senator Reed 2018

Kelly Nevins on GoLocal Prov: Diversity in the Workplace

Simone Joyaux on the founding of Women's Fund of Rhode Island

The mission of the Women's Fund of Rhode Island is to advance equity and social justice for women and girls – in all spheres of personal and community life including economic, cultural, educational, social, and political. Rhode Island Foundation talks with our founder, Simone Joyaux.