Jessica Vega

Former Central Fall Council Prez | Advocate | Proud 🇩🇴 | #1 Aunt | Proud 🐈🐶 mom | Product of CF & PVD ❤️

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

So proud of our youth from @youngvoicesri , @Ariseducation, @youthinactionri , @ProgresoLatino, @pvdstudentunion + RIPIN🫶🏽

They are leading the fight for educational equity in RI—showing up, testifying, & pushing for student power, mental health support, and school libraries.

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

What happens when the people closest to the classroom don’t have a vote? Let’s talk about it!

Join our youth-led virtual panel on why the student member & Teacher of the Year should have voting power on the Council on Elementary & Secondary Education.

📅 April 1 | 3:30–4:30 PM

[RI KIDS COUNT @RIKidsCount]

Join us on Feb 10 at 3pm at the State House to advocate for the rights of our immigrant neighbors.

ICE watchers and immigration lawyers will be there to support our community.

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

I really enjoyed my time with the @NellieMaeEdFdn Speaker Bureau Fellows! It was inspiring to learn about their strategic plan and vision for the future—working to ensure all young people have access to the equitable education they deserve.📚 #EducationEquity

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

Members of the @RaisingRI coalition met this morning to set our agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Together, we’re ready to fight for RI’s poorest families—because we refuse to forget the most vulnerable in our state. #EndPoverty #RaisingRI

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

🚨 The federal government is withholding funding for afterschool & summer programs, threatening services for nearly 1.4 million kids. We must #ProtectAfterschool — sign the petition to demand the release of these critical funds: https://t.co/RijXotwK8F

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

It takes a village to create change! Grateful to work with strong advocates to improve the RI Works—especially on policy to increase the child support pass-through for families getting just $50/month. We can and must do better. Pass S658 & H5992! For more info visit @RaisingRI

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

📢 Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal government—parents get just $50/month.

The @RaisingRI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that!

🗓️ Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

📢 One of our youth leaders just had an op-ed published in the Boston Globe calling for more school social workers! During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, young people are urging RI leaders to pass the bill that funds these vital supports. Our kids can’t wait https://t.co/jhaeahF39v

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

So proud of our youth leaders who showed up and spoke up at Yesterdays press conference calling for more school social workers! 💛 Big thanks to our partners at the Women’s Policy Institute (@WomensFundRI), the @nasw, & bill sponsors! Pass S250 & H6045

[EconomicProgressRI @EconProgressRI]

Massive🫡🫡🫡to @ArtBHandy, @divya__nair, @Hey_JessV, @RIKidsCount & — remotely — @CenterOnBudget's Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey for highlighting that RI could & should be doing so much more to support families & children in poverty.

Here's the policy brief: https://t.co/ziSE4TyNFc

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

📢 You're invited!
Join us for a TANF Policy Briefing on Thurs, May 22 @ 3PM at the State House Library 📍Learn how #RIWorks supports families w/ young children—and how we can support:
✅ Higher benefits
✅ Expanded eligibility
✅ Crisis support
Let’s build a stronger safety net!

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

Youth showed up powerfully at yesterday’s hearing for HB6045 calling for more school social workers. Their message was clear: students need support now. Less invest in their mental health, not wait until it’s too late. #MentalHealthMatters

[EconomicProgressRI @EconProgressRI]

On Tax Day, make your voice heard & demand an equitable tax system in RI! Tax fairness can begin by est. a new 3% surtax for the top 1% of filers on their taxable income above $625K. Sign the petition! https://t.co/J0azbD5Roj

@GovDanMcKee, @JosephShekarchi, @SenatorRuggerio

[Paige Parks @PaigeCParks]

YOU DID IT!!!! 🤩
Thank you to everyone who donated to @RIKidsCount for #401Gives! You helped us EXCEED our goal!! ❤️

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

There’s still time to give! Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal.

[RI KIDS COUNT @RIKidsCount]

Let’s debunk some myths about us on this high holiday — 401 Gives Eve ✨💫

https://t.co/our80Mie6t

#nonprofit #community #RI #equity #RhodeIsland #401Gives

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

Yesterday, we teamed up w/the @WomensFundRI Policy Institute cohort to advocate for SB0250 & HB6045 to increase school social workers 🧑‍🏫❤️‍🩹 Our young people deserve more access to mental health supports in school. Grateful for the reps championing this effort! #MentalHealthMatter

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

Shoutout to the @MultilingualRI coalition for an amazing event on the expansion of dual language programs and growing our pool of bilingual educators! Grateful to all the sponsors and electeds who showed up, including Senator Ana Quezada. #Bilingualeducation

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

📚 Curious how dual language programs really help kids learn English and a second language? 🌍 Spoiler: Bilingual brains have big educational + economic benefits!

Join @MultilingualRI next Tuesday to learn more — details below! 👇 #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation

[Jessica Vega @Hey_JessV]

@MariaForCF @RIKidsCount @PaigeCParks It was so great to see you yesterday!