Saman Sajasi, Artist & Immigrant 1. How long have you lived in Rhode Island and where were you living before that? I moved to RI to pursue my masters at RISD in 2012. Originally I moved to Palm Springs at the age of 12 from Tehran Iran, and moved around CA; from Palm Springs to LA, Santa Cruz, Berkeley and final destination has been Providence. 2. While you … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Saman Sajasi, artist & professor
TWP Interviews
The Womxn Project interview series started when the organization did! It was our way of keeping the topic of Reproductive Freedom and Justice in the public as well as through the voices of different folx in the State of Rhode Island and beyond. The series has since moved into an audio format with Pie-Corner Talks, by Jennifer Rourke for The Womxn Project.
TWP Interviews: Rodrigo Pimentel, Immigrant Activist, Advocate and DACA Recipient
1) Can you tell us a little about yourself? I was only 10 months old when I immigrated to Rhode Island from Portugal with my parents. Most who immigrate to the US in this manner are unable to adjust to legal status, contrary to the rhetoric we hear from the current administration. As a teenager, I spent a lot of time worrying; worrying whether I would be able to obtain a … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Rodrigo Pimentel, Immigrant Activist, Advocate and DACA Recipient
TWP Interviews: Farah Diaz-Tello, lawyer, Reproductive Justice advocate
1. We were honored when you found The Woman Project and reached out to us. Tell us a bit about yourself and your organization. Additionally, how did you find TWP? I am a human rights attorney who works in service of reproductive justice -- applying my legal calling to ensuring that that everyone has the rights and resources they need to determine if, when, and how to get … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Farah Diaz-Tello, lawyer, Reproductive Justice advocate
TWP Interviews: Felicia Love, Mother, Doula, Artist
1. Tell us a bit about yourself? Hi! My name is Felicia Love. I am a mother of two, artist, crafter, creator, birth and postpartum doula, and recently trained as a lactation counselor. I was born in Providence and I’m a lifelong Rhode Islander. I like to think of myself as a multi-faceted individual with varied life experiences, all of them shaping the woman I am today, but … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Felicia Love, Mother, Doula, Artist
TWP Interviews: Aria Mia Loberti
Aria Mia Loberti Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Rhode Island, UN Inter-Agency Network of Youth Development’s Working Group on Youth and Gender Equality, and Yoga Instructor Can you tell us a about yourself and your interests? I am a sophomore triple major at the University of Rhode Island. At the University, I am the President of the … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Aria Mia Loberti
TWP Interviews: Dilenia Rodriguez, Artist and Filmmaker
Tell us about yourself and what kind of work that you do? I am an artist and filmmaker. I make work that represents me and the people I grew up with and have been surrounded by. My dad and I migrated to Jersey city NJ from the Dominican Republic when I was young. So my work comes from a diverse, immigrant perspective. I am a RISD graduate in Film, Animation and Video and I … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Dilenia Rodriguez, Artist and Filmmaker
TWP Interviews: Alana DiMario, licensed therapist of families & children
Interview with Alana DiMario, LMHC. Alana is a licensed therapist who specializes in children and family relationships as well as helping women and couples through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Alana has been working with children and families for more than 15 years and has specialized training in family systems, trauma and loss, childbirth, postpartum … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Alana DiMario, licensed therapist of families & children
TWP Interviews: Janie Segui, Mother, Activist, Graduate Student
1. We are curious about who you are and what kind of work you do? I moved to Rhode Island about five years ago. I have two daughters, one who is 9 years old and my youngest is 3. When I moved to Rhode Island, I immediately started researching local schools. Education has always been very important to me, and like any parent, I want my children to receive an education that … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Janie Segui, Mother, Activist, Graduate Student
TWP Interviews: Emerald Waters, High School Senior
Emerald Waters is a 19 year old senior at The Met High School in Providence, RI. The Met is a Big Picture Learning school centered around project-based learning and internships tailored to each student’s unique interests. From the very beginning of her high school career, Emerald has always been deeply passionate about finding ways to educate her peers about sexual health and … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Emerald Waters, High School Senior
TWP Interviews: Deb Kopech, Huddle Organizer
We are curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do? I’m Deb Kopech and I am 64 years old, married for 41 years with three adult children. I’ve had several jobs in my life and a few different career paths – starting after college with a pretty traditional job as an assistant to an executive in NYC, not based on my academic life, just on my wanting to eat and … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Deb Kopech, Huddle Organizer
TWP Interviews: Nikki Juen, Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer
1. We are curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do? Hello The Woman Project, it’s an honor to be asked to contribute my thoughts here. I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer, I am a parent, and a partner. The primary medium of my work is education. I am a proud Rhode Island resident although I did not grow up here; something of which I am aware of on … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Nikki Juen, Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer
TWP Interviews: Aniece Germain, Assistant Director of Hope and Change for Haiti
I am curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do; would you tell us a bit about yourself? I grew up in Haiti and moved to the United States in 2009. I completed a four years college at the State University of Haiti; majoring in Journalism while working as a reporter and anchor on television. I have been involved in activism since I was in middle school through … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Aniece Germain, Assistant Director of Hope and Change for Haiti
TWP Interviews: Tina Cane, Poet Laureate of Rhode Island
1.We are curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do; would you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a poet, teacher and the founder/director of a visiting writer program called Writers-in-the-Schools, RI. I also currently serve as the sixth Poet Laureate of the state of Rhode Island and am the mother of three children. 2. TWP has been working to pass a bill … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Tina Cane, Poet Laureate of Rhode Island
TWP Interviews: David L. Helfer, Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County
The Woman Project's Jocelyn Foye interviews David L. Helfer, the Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County. In eight minutes he discusses what the Reproductive Health Care Act in Rhode Island would mean to he and his community. Additionally he speaks to being a transgender minister, toxic masculinity and moving from California to Rhode Island. … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: David L. Helfer, Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County
TWP Interviews: Lilian Rogers, Program Director of The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health
1) Tell us all about the Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health: your history, what you do, what you mission is. The Center for Sexual Pleasure & Health was by sexual health educator Megan Andelloux opened in February 2010. Megan noticed that the same questions about sex were being asked by adults as the youth she was worked with. She also knew … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Lilian Rogers, Program Director of The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health