Propel By the Numbers
The 2025 Propel Program cohort represents 10 unique industries
Propel By the Numbers
36% of class members work in the private sector, 32% work in the nonprofit sector, and 32% work in the public sector
Propel By the Numbers
The oldest class member is 35, the youngest is 21
Propel By the Numbers
50% of class members were born in Rhode Island and 50% were born outside of Rhode Island
Propel By the Numbers
60% of class members are first-generation college students
Jasmine Arnold
Providence, RI
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Tyler Bawden
West Warwick, RI
Washington Trust Company
Alexis Cellars
Providence, RI
Rhode Island Education Collective
Jailene Colon
Providence, RI
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
James Considder
Newport, RI
IGT
Gia Courter
Westerly, RI
Berkshire Bank
Juniper Darrow
Pawtucket, RI
United Way of Rhode Island
Maxx Diaz
Providence, RI
Fidelity Investments
Lucy Foster
West Warwick, RI
Amenity Aid
Ellis Garcia
Providence, RI
RIOPC/ RINEC
Thurstina Horton
Warwick, RI
Citizens
Maya Hussein
Providence, RI
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
Samantha Kopeski
Hope Valley, RI
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Kayla Lambright
Boston, MA
Center for Leadership and Educational Equity
Sky Laurent-Kingsley
Richmond, RI
University of Rhode Island
Gabrielle Leitgeb
Cumberland, RI
Amica Mutual Insurance
Jules Nguyen
Providence, RI
Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Carmino Jr. Paliotta
Johnston, RI
State of Rhode Island DEM Parks & Rec
Alba Rosario
Providence, RI
Citizens
Rachel Sylvia
Riverside, RI
Cox Communications
Tira Wilkins
Providence, RI
Community College of Rhode Island
