Jen Stevens coordinates the Rhode Island Commission on Prejudice and Bias, which advises on policies and trains law enforcement and advocates in hate crime awareness. She is also a certified mediator and Kingian Nonviolence trainer. She is a former editor-in-chief of Options Magazine, office manager of RI Pride, and director of RI Teen Institute. Jen has been producing the live monthly Sweet Little Variety Show in Providence since 2010. She holds an M.A. in Youth Development and a B.A. in Theatre from Rhode Island College. Jen believes in the power of the arts, and is passionate about community-building and finding common ground to resolve conflicts.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to confront the corrosive influence of bigotry and hatred in our society. In order for us to address these challenges, we first must acknowledge their painful and destructive impact in our communities and in our country. I am grateful to serve as a Global Advisor to this timely and powerful initiative.
