In the Arena – Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, candidate, RI House District 58, Pawtucket

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and those working in the community on behalf of the people and businesses of Rhode Island.

This week Paolino interviews Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, running for seat vacated by Rep. Carlos E. Tobon.

She is the daughter of Colombian parents and is a first-generation college graduate. She attended Roger Williams University Law School and is currently employed as in-house counsel for Commonwealth Care Alliance. Most recently, she was the president of the R.I. Latino Political Action Committee and continues to be the president of the R.I. Latino Civic Fund. She has served on the Pawtucket Juvenile Hearing Board for the last six years and was recently named to lead the Pawtucket Charter Review Commission.

McLaughlin is a healthcare attorney and lifelong Pawtucket resident, and the only Latino running in the campaign. She talks about bringing all people to the table and collaboration. She talks about Tidewater Landing – distillaries – train station opening in December.

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