People on the Move: Pimental Joins Engel & Völkers, New Board Members for Meals on Wheels
Friday, June 24, 2022
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Tatiana Pimentel joins Engel & Völkers as a Real Estate Advisor GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Engel & Völkers of East Greenwich announced that Tatiana Pimentel has joined its brokerage as a real estate advisor, bringing 15 years of sales management experience, as well as investment strategy expertise to this new role.
Pimental represents investors and helps new multi-family homeowners build their net worth through real estate. She found her niche in 2017 after helping her first two clients purchase multi-family properties to offset their living expenses. From there, she joined the Rhode Island Real Estate Investor Group (RIREIG), and the rest was history.
As an investment specialist, She brings her precise attention to detail to every transaction. She analyzes metrics to find the best deal for her clients and she continually educates herself on the latest market trends. She is also experienced in 203(k) rehab loans and mixed-use properties.
“Tatiana is extremely knowledgeable in the multi-family space,” says Emilio DiSpirito, co-owner of Engel & Völkers. “She offers our real estate investors assurance that they will get the returns they are seeking in their new or existing portfolios. Pimental joining our team offers an additional competency to our roster and we are thrilled to see her expand her career with us.”
She loves to inspire new real estate investors. Tatiana knew she was doing something right when instead of receiving holiday cards last year, she received many before-and-after photos with updates about her clients’ rehab projects.
“If savvy investments are made, real estate provides freedom through passive income to allow individuals to pursue the hobbies and careers they actually have a passion for,” says Pimental.
She joins Engel & Völkers from Premier Properties Rhode Island. Prior to a career in real estate, Tatiana worked her way up from an office associate to holding various leadership positions at Bob’s Discount Furniture. She became a part-time real estate advisor in 2017 as her oldest daughter was preparing to enter college. In January 2021, she took the leap to full-time and by the end of the year she was ranked among the top 20 percent of Market Center Agents at Keller Williams Leading Edge Realty.
She is the co-host of the monthly Rhode Island Women Investors & Mastermind meetup. She holds an A.S. in Accounting from Berkeley College. Pimental is a Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE). She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, and RIREIG. Tatiana is fluent in Spanish. She is licensed in RI, MA, and CT.
RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) Names Traci Dufresne as Manager, Hospitality Workforce Development
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) announced that Woonsocket, RI resident Traci Dufresne has been named its manager of hospitality workforce development.
In her role, Dufresne is tasked with conducting all trainings for RIHA and the RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF), teaching multiple hospitality trainings including Coaching for First Time Managers and Hotel Boot Camp, coordinating the Rhode Island ProStart® High School Culinary & Management program and organizing its yearly competition, and more.
“Traci has proven to be a valuable member of our team and an excellent resource for her colleagues and for our members,” said Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RIHA. “She has been integral to our mission since joining our team and has done a great job managing and coordinating our trainings while working to empower those looking to further their careers within the industry.”
Dufresne’s career in hospitality began in May of 1998 when she secured a position as a manager for a popular local chain restaurant and its various concepts; a position she held until February of 2014. After that, she worked as a manager for Outback Steakhouse, where she gained valuable experience as a trainer, until joining RIHA’s staff in 2021.
Dufresne received an associate degree from the Katharine Gibbs College 1999. She is a certified ServSafe® and State of Rhode Island food safety instructor, a certified ServSafe® alcohol instructor, and a certified American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) instructor.
Meals on Wheels Names Corey Chair and 3 Others to Board
At its annual meeting on June 22, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOWRI) announced its new board chair and three new board members who will help guide the 53-year-old nonprofit organization through a new strategic plan focused on sustainably growing its existing programs and piloting innovative strategies to meet service demands related to an evolving senior population.
Corey McCarty, general manager, Commonwealth Care Alliance Rhode Island, will serve a two-year term as board chair. He has been a MOWRI board member since 2018, serving as treasurer for the past two years.
“Corey’s commitment to our mission and support of our efforts to meet the increased need for our program have been an integral part of our success in reaching 10-percent service growth,” said Executive Director Meghan Grady. “His expertise in community health care, as well as fiscal management, and passion for work in combating food insecurity and assuring stable housing for all Rhode Islanders will prove invaluable as we grow from our core to better serve this current and future generations of Rhode Island older adults.”
“Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is well-positioned for long-term success, and I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead that effort,” McCarty said. “As we implement our strategic plan, we will call upon the talents and commitment of our entire board, team, and volunteers to continue to modernize our approach on initiatives that help seniors age in place.”
Joining the board of directors this year are Ted Fischer, founder & CEO, Ageless Innovation, Phanida Phivilay, senior provider relations advocate, United Healthcare, and Gregory Smolan, vice president, AAA Northeast.
“As established collaborators and donors, Ted, Phanida, and Greg are already committed and connected to our mission, serving as program volunteers during the height of the pandemic and as committee members, lending us their incredible expertise,” McCarty said. “Their unique skill sets, and experience will be invaluable as we execute the vision outlined in our strategic plan.”
Outgoing board chair Kevin Millonzi, who will continue to serve as co-chair of the nominating committee, was lauded for his efforts in helping the organization to navigate challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and for his leadership in increasing the organization’s visibility and in strengthening its fundraising strategy.
In a presentation to donors and volunteers, Grady outlined the key goals of the Meals on Wheels of RI 2025: Planning our next 20 Million Meals strategic plan.
The plan will refocus the organization’s work to sustain–and ideally grow–its Home-Delivered Meal and Congregate Meal programming to serve more older adults. It also creates the imperative for the organization to explore opportunities to innovate its More Than A Meal Model with a growth focus.
Over the next three years, the plan positions MOWRI to extend its reach and impact, invest in infrastructure to support intentional growth and expansion, further strengthen connections with the communities it serves, and further diversify and develop its board to increase impact capacity.
Grady also touted efforts to strengthen the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which this past year have included introduction of a Culturally Responsive Meal Program and formalized community outreach strategy.
“Meals on Wheels of RI has been a trusted partner in addressing food insecurity and social isolation amongst homebound seniors since 1969. Now, in 2022, our state’s older adult population has changed and we must change along with them to meet their evolving needs,” Grady said.
This week’s annual meeting comes just weeks before Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is set to mark an historic milestone. The organization expects to deliver its 20-millionth home-delivered meal in mid-July. Later this year, the full plan will be available for download on the organization’s website at www.rimeals.org.
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, Inc. “is funded in part by the United States Administration on Aging and state funds through the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.”
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