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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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Feb 1st: MELISSA CHERNEY is the new CEO of Rhode Island Foodbank. She discusses the differences coming from the Great Plains Food Bank in North Dakota and puts a human face on the hungry in Rhode Island. She also shares her personal struggle with hunger and receiving SNAP benefits. Listen now
Feb 8th: Rosie the Riveter is the most iconic image of working women. There are many Skilled tradeswomen today. ANITA BRUNO started Rhode Island Women in The Trades in 2019. This non-profit organizes, educates, and trains women for employment in the building trades for economic empowerment. Listen now
Feb 15th: HEATHER HOLE STROUT is a life-long Newporter. After 22 years of teaching, she joined the Martin Luther King Community Center of Newport County in 2015. Newport is the fifth poorest city in Rhode Island and for over one hundred years the MLK Center has been providing food, community outreach, and teaching programs for children and families. Listen now
Feb 22nd: 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 four decades. She highlights the efforts of FSRI which positively influences countless families and children in the state. Listen now