We chatted with Bates to hear more about the warm response she's been receiving since the announcement was made and what she is most looking forward to in the new role.
Mariam Kaba, a sophomore at Woonsocket High School's Career and Technical Center, plans to develop a program that offers career exploration, financial literacy, and mental health wellness opportunities for young people of color.
The Envision Resilience Narragansett Bay Challenge invites the Rhode Island community to imagine adaptive designs for the region's future in the face of rising seas and climate impacts.
