By Mike Rego, Published July 2, 2024

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Hawkins has held both positions since May 2017. She has worked for the organization for nearly 11 years, previously serving as the Associate Executive Director.

“Jennifer has been the visionary and champion of ONE Neighborhood Builders, advancing the organization’s mission in ways that many could not have imagined,” said Lorraine Lalli, the organization’s board chair, who is also Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations at Roger Williams University School of Law.

Lalli continued, “We are immensely grateful for her constant drive to disrupt the status quo and present creative solutions to some of our state’s most pressing issues. Her innovation has created a strong foundation for the organization and provided us with a robust balance sheet, deep community relationships and partnerships, a passionate staff, and a remarkable pipeline of affordable housing developments.”

Hawkins can count a handful of projects in East Providence, either completed or in the process of being started, as among her achievements.

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