A nonpartisan research & policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- & modest-income Rhode Islanders. https://nitter.cf/t.co/s2Iei9jQNt
Providence, RI
Joined November 2012
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EPI Senior Policy Analyst @divya__nair joined Joe Tasca of @OSMediaRI today to preview tomorrow’s Navigating Public Benefits training. Join us!
🔗 Register: bit.ly/2026benefitstraining
Question 5 asks RI voters to approve $55M for environmental protection, climate resilience, and recreation.
Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI’s Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp
Question 4 asks RI voters to approve $50M for a State History Center and cultural preservation grants.
Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI’s Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp Learn: bit.ly/3W6SaKQ
Ballot Question 3 asks RI voters to approve $100M for economic & infrastructure development.
Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI’s Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp
Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3W6SaKQ
Question 2 asks RI voters to approve $120M for affordable housing, homeownership, and development.
Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI’s Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp
Vote on Nov. 3!
Question 1 asks RI voters to approve $275M for higher education facilities. Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI's Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp
2026 Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3W6SaKQ
We are excited to welcome Inna Walker to EPI’s Board of Directors!
With experience in banking and nonprofit leadership, Inna brings financial expertise and a commitment to community engagement and international partnerships.
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We are excited to welcome Ralph Tavares to EPI’s Board of Directors!
With 20+ years in higher education and executive recruitment, Ralph has worked to expand opportunities for Black and Brown students and professionals.
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Welcome to EPI’s Board, Donna Marie Rook, Ph.D.!
Donna brings extensive experience in public assistance, behavioral health, and housing stabilization, with a strong commitment to supporting families’ well-being.
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We are excited to welcome Jennifer Reynolds to EPI’s Board of Directors!
A family law attorney and lifelong Rhode Islander, Jennifer brings experience supporting families, legal education, and youth programs.
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Welcome to EPI’s Board of Directors, Phanida Phivilay!
With over 29 years of experience in healthcare and community advocacy, Phanida brings a strong commitment to health equity and improving healthcare access.
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Welcome to EPI’s Board of Directors, Georgia Gayle!
With over a decade of experience in biopharma, healthcare, and strategic operations, Georgia brings valuable expertise and a strong commitment to Rhode Island communities.
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On Tuesday, EPI Policy Director Nina Harrison presented on poverty in Rhode Island at the Root Out Poverty Conference in Providence.
She shared findings from EPI’s 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need report and facilitated a panel on healthcare.
📊 Read: bit.ly/4rAb4Fm
Welcome to EPI’s Board of Directors, Christine Munroe Clapsis!
A Rhode Island native with over a decade of experience in government relations, public policy, and advocacy, Christine brings valuable expertise to EPI.
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Welcome to EPI’s Board of Directors, William J. Allen!
With 50+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, William brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to Rhode Island communities.
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ALT A Senior Fellow at Brown University ’s The Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University, William previously served as Executive Vice President and Interim President of United Way of Rhode Island and has held leadership roles with several prominent nonprofit organizations. We are excited to welcome William to EPI’s Board of Directors and look forward to the experience, perspective, and leadership he brings as we continue advancing economic justice and equity for all Rhode Islanders.
Happy National Boss’s Day to our incredible Executive Director, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies!
Thank you for leading with compassion, vision, and purpose. We’re grateful for your inspiring leadership, dedication, and the difference you make every day at EPI and beyond!
We hit the cafeteria at RI College to get out the vote! 🗳️ We all deserve more money in our pockets and more time with the people who matter most, and no one should have to choose between their loved ones and a paycheck. Make your voice heard on Nov. 3. Be a #PaidLeaveVoter
We’re excited to welcome three new interns to EPI!
Nicole Beasley joins us as an MSW Intern from RIC, while Miora Andriamahefa and Valeria Gonzalez join as Policy & Research Interns from Brown’s Watson School.
We’re thrilled to have them on the team! 🎉
We all deserve more time with loved ones and financial security. People drive the economy, and policies should help families thrive.
We’re joining the #PaidLeaveVoter Days of Action because no one should have to choose between loved ones and a paycheck.
What does it cost to meet basic needs in Rhode Island?
EPI’s 2026 #RISN2026 breaks down the cost of housing, food, child care, health care & more.
People drive the economy, and when families can get beyond just making ends meet, Rhode Island thrives.
🔗 bit.ly/4rAb4Fm