PAMELA E. GOMES

PAMELA E. GOMES is a native of Rhode Island. She’s the mother of two daughters, Ebony and Essence. She’s a proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren with several bonus grandchildren.  She attended the University of RI and worked at the Providence Community Health Center and John Hope Settlement House. She currently works with adults with disabilities and is a Providence School Department crossing guard.

 

In 2018, Pamela led the state house Black History dome lighting on behalf of Black History Month. She also conducted a Black History program with hundreds in attendance in honor of lighting of the State House Dome. The Dome lighting has grown to include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1 week in February honoring Black History month, Juneteenth, and August 1 to honor Black Philanthropy month.

 

Pam loves crafting, dancing, and advocating for racial equality.