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Creator and Host Deb Ruggiero

I started this radio show (now a podcast) in 2004 to highlight the accomplishments of so many women (unsung heroes) who make a difference in our communities.  These stories of women in business, the arts, policy, or education, never get old and continue to inspire and motivate. My signature has been ending each show with quote.  In the words of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Keep it Tight, Get it Right”.   
About Deb Ruggiero

Deb Ruggiero is a businesswoman, communications specialist, TV/radio broadcaster, and a community leader.  She is president of DR Communications Group, an advertising and marketing communications firm that provides businesses and organizations with branding, marketing communications, digital strategies, and media placement.

In 2004, Deb created the award-winning radio show, AMAZING WOMEN to celebrate the work of women in Rhode Island and New England who make a difference in the community whether in business, healthcare, policy, or the arts.  The radio show has won the Metcalf Award for Diversity and the Associated Press Award for “Best Public Affairs Show”.

Deb is a graduate of Boston College, has a Masters from Clark University in Public Administration, is a founding member of the Women’s Fund of RI, and past president of the American Lung Association of Rhode Island.  She was adjunct faculty at Emerson College, and Providence College teaching Broadcast Advertising, and Marketing Communications.

Deb Ruggiero served 14 years as State Representative for District 74 – Jamestown/Middletown, where she championed many of Rhode Island’s policies on renewable energy and climate change, broadband, and reform of the Coastal Resource Management Council. She lives in Jamestown, is an avid tennis and golf player, and loves to cook.

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Oct 4th: Representative KATHERINE KAZARIAN is the first woman in RI history elected to serve as Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. Leader Kazarian represents East Providence and Pawtucket and discusses the new generation of leadership at the State House and the new mayors in Providence and Pawtucket.  Listen now

Oct 11th: MARTHA CUMMINGS is an educator and founder of Universal Promise, a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to young children in rural South Africa. She discusses how private donations and local partnerships helped build a library, science lab, and classroom renovations. The pass rate for 12th graders skyrocketed from 14 to 93 percent last year.  Listen now

Oct 18th: SUZANNE SNYDER, founder of SAIL BEYOND CANCER, creates a touchstone moment for cancer survivors to leave cancer at the dock and head into the healing powers of the wind and water. She discusses her journey with cancer and how it inspired her to start this non-profit in 2014 that now sets sail in Newport. Listen now

Oct 25th: For over 130 years,  Family Service of Rhode Island has been helping families out of poverty. MARGARET HOLLAND MCDUFF, CEO, has been at FSRI for 4 decades starting as a social worker helping teens in trauma. This human services agency has influenced countless families and children in the state. Listen now

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