Maria Cimini sees potential in district 7: Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, and Valley.  She is a lifelong Rhode Islander who, for many years has been serving her community through neighborhood volunteer activities, political activism, and professionally as a social worker.  She is running for office now to build on that work.

A graduate of Rhode Island College with a BA in Political Science, Maria’s community involvement began at an early age following the example of her parents.  Her mother, Liz, loves to vote and instilled in her a belief in the democratic process.  Her father, Joe, took her door to door for city council candidates when she was just six years old.

While working at South Providence Neighborhood Ministries, Maria obtained a Masters degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College with a focus on policy and organizing.

Currently, Maria coordinates the SNAP Outreach campaign for the State helping low-income Rhode Islanders to eat better and bringing over a million federal dollars to Rhode Island businesses each month.

Since becoming a homeowner in Elmhurst, Maria has become more involved in the local community volunteering with Elmhurst Clean and Green, attending meetings of the Friends of Elmhurst and supporting the Friends of the Mount Pleasant Community Library.