Category: Local Organizer
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority operates and maintains the Newport Pell, Mount Hope, Jamestown Verrazzano and Sakonnet River Bridges along with Route 138 through Jamestown and ten smaller bridges associated with this highway and the approaches to the four major bridges.
About Us
Lori Caron Silveira
Executive Director
Lori Caron Silveira became the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) in February 2020. As RITBA’s Executive Director, Lori oversees the operation and maintenance of four major bridges, including the Newport Pell, Mount Hope, Jamestown Verrazzano, and Sakonnet River Bridges, as well as 10 smaller bridges and all the connecting roads.
Before that, she was an attorney in private practice, most recently as a partner in the Providence law firm of Adler Pollock & Sheehan, where she handled labor negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and employment claims in both state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lori is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, summa cum laude, and Boston University School of Law.
She is a mother and grandmother, splitting her time between Narragansett, Rhode Island, and Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Lori began her tenure on the Board of Directors of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) in January 2023 and serves on the IBTTA Audit, Government Affairs, and Membership Committees. She also chairs the Legal Committee of the E-Z Pass group of tolling entities.
Recently, Lori was appointed to serve on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of Latinos in Transit and belongs to WTS, a national organization representing the interests of women in the transportation industry.
Youth Participants
I am currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and of Dominican and Peruvian descent. My hobbies are hiking, traveling, and trying new things. Engineering is something I am very passionate about as a career. I truly enjoy problem-solving and find improving designs to better the standard of living fascinating.
I am currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I was born in Michigan and have lived in many places throughout the United States. I enjoy reading, sailing, playing and developing video games, and designing whatever fits my fancy.
I am currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island as a Computer Engineering student. Alongside my studies, I have a passion for making jewelry, baking, reading, playing tennis, and coding. I am particularly drawn to space exploration and dream of one day joining NASA, contributing to the design, programming, and creation of systems that propel our understanding of the universe. I am eager to participate in this activity, excited to broaden my knowledge, and motivated to contribute to meaningful projects in the field of technology and beyond.
I am currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island as a full-time student majoring in Electrical Engineering. My hobbies include reading, walking, playing video games, and watching TV. I love animals, I had two dogs growing up, both dachshunds, and one bird, which was a cockatiel. Also, I love learning and working hands-on with different projects as it lets me be creative.
I am a civil engineering student at the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a passion for building and design that started in childhood. My interest in construction led me to pursue this career, and at URI, I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge and skills. I prioritize physical health through regular workouts and enjoy playing chess to enhance my critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. I am also passionate about urbanism and city design. My ultimate dream is to become an Imagineer at Disney, combining my love for design and construction to create immersive experiences.