Anibal Abreu “El Valient
Outstanding Dominican in Media
AnfbaAl breu, known as El Valiente is, one of the most influential, authentic, and respected voices in Latino radio in Rhode Island. As a prominent host on WPMZ Poder 102.1 FM and Poder 110 AM, his program has become an essential platform for communication, analysis, and community expression in an era marked by diverse opinions and influential voices.
Within this context, the radio space led by AnfbaAl breu has emerged as a true bridge for the Latino and Dominican community—active, engaged, and fully integrated into the social, cultural, and civic life of the state—allowing individuals to share perspectives rooted in lived experiences, personal stories, and everyday realities.
Through a dynamic, approachable, and deeply human format, El Valiente has successfully captured and reflected how Latino and Dominican voices think, feel, and express themselves through their migrant, social, and cultural journeys. His program brings to life familiar and influential everyday characters, creating a mirror in which the audience sees itself reflected with pride.
This approach has strengthened community belonging and elevated the importance of collective storytelling, affirming that opinions shaped by lived experience are legitimate, powerful, and essential forms of social participation.
Airing during the early afternoon hours, the program is humorous, engaging, and distinctive, offering listeners a space to unwind and momentarily step away from daily concerns without losing their connection to identity and roots.
AnfbaAl breu possesses a rare ability to make every participant feel like an active part of the conversation, while enabling every listener to recognize—through those voices—the origin, history, and evolution of the Latino and Dominican people.
His work affirms that the community not only has a voice, but also plays a vital role in a changing world, contributing meaningfully through critical thought, living culture, and community leadership.
His radio career reflects a sustained commitment to responsible communication, cultural identity, and community empowerment, making him a truly deserving recipient of the Outstanding Media Award.
IBN-Hashim Bakari
Outstanding Services to the Dominican Community
lbn-HashimB akari is a senior-level public safety professional, compliance specialist, and community advocate with more than 20 years of dedicated service to the State of Rhode Island. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to accountability, equity, and bridge building between public institutions and the communities they serve.
He currently serves as a Programming Service Officer with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) in the Office of Compliance & Regulations, where he specializes in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. In this role, lbn-Hashim supports accessibility oversight, regulatory compliance, and civil rights protections within transportation infrastructure, ensuring that public spaces and systems are equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all.
In addition, lbn-Hashim serves as a Commissioner on the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission, where he contributes to the development, evaluation, and enforcement of professional standards and accountability across law enforcement agencies statewide. His appointment reflects both his operational experience and his commitment to ethical leadership and public trust.
lbn-Hashim is the Founder and President of Lights & Sirens International (LSI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of public safety professionals while strengthening community–law enforcement relations. Through LSI, he has led innovative outreach initiatives that emphasize dialogue, cultural understanding, and resilience.
For the past 17 years, lbn-Hashim has hosted an annual international basketball tournament and coordinated humanitarian aid efforts in the Dominican Republic, using sport, health, and service as tools to foster international collaboration, wellness, and community empowerment. These efforts reflect a longstanding commitment to service beyond borders and a belief in global responsibility rooted in local leadership.
His professional background includes service as a juvenile correctional officer, PACT training instructor, anger management and domestic violence instructor, and other public safety roles that have shaped his approach to prevention, accountability, and restorative practice. A long-time advocate for diversity and representation in public safety, lbn-Hashim is a proud member of the Rhode Island Minority Police Association and has been an associate member of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. for more than two decades.
He also serves on the University of Rhode Island Athletic Advisory Board, supporting policy review and initiatives that promote inclusion, student-athlete well-being, and community engagement. Driven by purpose, lived experience, and a deep sense of moral responsibility, lbn-HashimB akari continues to work at the intersection of public safety, accessibility, and community trust—committed to strengthening institutions while honoring the humanity of the people they serve.
Mayra Khalil
Outstanding Contribution to Business Leadership
MayraK haliil is a visionary leader in early childhood education and a dedicated advocate for children, families, and community well-being. As a principal leader of Love4 All Child Care, alongside her husband and cofounder Zaid, she helps guide one of Rhode Island's most impactful childcare organizations—serving approximately 325 children and employing nearly 60 dedicated professionals. Together, they have built a model of care rooted in safety, compassion, excellence, and opportunity, setting a high standard within the childcare industry.
Mayra's professional journey began in New York, where she earned a master's degree in Criminal Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Her academic path was driven by a deep desire to understand human behavior and support those facing adversity. For ten years, she served as a social worker, advocating for individuals and families during some of their most challenging moments. This decade of frontline service shaped her leadership philosophy, grounded in empathy, resilience, and a profound respect for human dignity.
Seeking a safer and more nurturing environment for her children, Mayra made the life-changing decision to relocate to Rhode Island. There, she discovered her true calling in early childhood education through Love4 All Child Care. Today, she is deeply committed to creating environments where children feel loved, protected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Her work reflects a powerful belief: investing in young minds strengthens families, uplifts communities, and builds a brighter future for all. Her leadership, service, and lasting impact make MayraK haliil an exemplary recipient of the Outstanding Business Award, honoring a legacy built on love, compassion, and excellence.
Miriannys Rivas, NP
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MiriannyRsi vasM, SND, NPF, NP-iC is a board-certifiFead milNy urse Practttioner, licensed estheticiaann, and the founder of WellnesCs onnecGt oBeyond Medicina and WellnesCs onnecUt rgenCt are in ProvidencRe, Rhode Island. Born in Villa Vasquez, DominicaRne publisc, she immigrated to the United States in 1998, carrying with her a deep commitment to perseverance, service, and community.
After losing her father at a young age, Mirianny became a steadfast source of support for her mother—an experience that shaped her resilience and work ethic. These same values have been instilled in her twins, Darianny and Dario, whose growth and accomplishments are a constant source of pride. She credits her professional success to dedication, perseverance, and the opportunities afforded to her in the United States.
Mirianny began her higher education in medical school in 2008 at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in the DominicaRne public. Due to personal circumstances, she returned to the United States to continue her academic and professional journey. She entered healthcare through hands-on patient care, working as a homemakeCrN A and traveling phlebotomist, followed by CNA roles at The Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center.
After earning her nursing degrees, she specialized as a surgical oncology nurse at Roger Williams Medical Center, working in the Bone Marrow TransplaUnnt unit and later at the LifespaCna nceInr stitute at RhodIes land Hospital. These roles laid a strong foundation in compassionate, high-quality care for complex patient populations.
She earned her Associate Degree in Science from the Community College of RhodIes land, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of RhodIes land, and her Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from ChamberlaUinn iversity. Her professional development was shaped by influential mentors, including Dr. Alex Etiennew, who strengthened her diagnostic and critical-thinking skills, and Dr. Emilio RodriguePzensw, who believed in her commitment to patient-centered care and whose practice she later acquired.
Today, Mirianny leads a trusted and growing practice dedicated to accessible, high-quality, and culturally competent care. She deeply values her team, particularly Arlinda SantosF, NP-C, who joined during the COVID-19 pandemic and has played a pivotal role in serving the community. With the opening of WellnesCs onnecUt rgenCt are, Mirianny continues to expand services with a strong focus on meeting the needs of the general population.
Her unwavering commitment to innovation, passion, and community-centered care remains at the heart of WellnesCs onnec’s mission.
Rafael Trinidad
Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Arts
RafaeTl rinidaids a Dominicapna intear ndv isuaal rtistb orni n Santo DomingoD, ominicaRne publicin, 1968. He is a graduatoef theE scuela Nacionadl e BellasA rtesi n Santo Domingo, where he completehdi s studies in 1990 and receivesde veraal wards for his work, including first prizes in drawing and landscapes, well as honors in sculpture (Artelista).
Trinidada's r tistict raining also includes participatioin seminars and workshops focused on art materials, restoration, and contemporary art techniques. His works span a wide range of themes and formats, and he has participateind numerous solo and group exhibitionths throughout the DominicaRne publica and internationally. These exhibitions include gallery shows, cultural festivals, and collective exhibitionfrs from the 1990s to the present (Artelista).
In addition to his artistic career in the DominicaRne publicR, Rafael Trinidad currently resides in Rhode Island, United States, where he continues to create and exhibiht is work within both local and broader art communities. His art reflecths is Dominican heritage while engaging with contemporary artistic expressioan and fostering a strong community presence.
His most recenet exhibitions include a show at the DominicaCno nsulaGtee neral in Boston, as well as an exhibition in the province of Bani, DominicaRne publica, alongside artists from the New England Dominican diaspora. This exhibition was organizebdy the DominicaAn r tists and FriendAs ssociation (DAFA) and was also presentead t the Dominico-AmeriIcnas nti tute in the DominicaRne public.
Ramona Santos Torres
Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican in Public Service
Rubi Tiburcio is a Dominican-American multimedia journalist, media personality, and community leader
based in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Rhode
Island, she has built a career rooted in storytelling, civic engagement, and the advancement of
Dominican and Latino representation through media and public service.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Rhode Island and began
her career in Hispanic media as an on-air radio personality, later expanding into television as a host with
regional platforms. Through her work in radio and television, Rubi has interviewed public figures,
entrepreneurs, and community leaders, establishing herself as a trusted voice within the Latino
community.
Beyond media, Rubi has led bilingual outreach and community initiatives across Rhode Island,
collaborating with public officials, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions to promote equity,
visibility, and civic participation. She currently serves as a Seasonal Special Assistant to the Lieutenant
Governor of Rhode Island, contributing to public-facing initiatives at the State House.
Rubi is the founder of RT Media Group, a growing media and strategy initiative focused on
communication, visibility, and professional projection. She has also served as an emcee for cultural,
corporate, and institutional events, worked as a voice-over artist and commercial model for brands, and
brings extensive stage experience from pageantry.
Her leadership has earned both local and international recognition. She is the titleholder of Virreina Mrs.
Rhode Island 2025 and a finalist for Youth Featured Abroad at the National Youth Award, the highest
distinction awarded by the Government of the Dominican Republic through the Ministry of Youth.
Rubi Tiburci
Outstanding Contribution to Dominican Youth Talen
RubTi iburcio is a Dominican-Amerimcaunlt imedjioau rnalist, media personalitayn, and community leader based in ProvidencRe, Rhode Island. Born in Santo Domingo, DominicaRne publica, and raised in Rhode Island, she has built a career rooted in storytelling, civic engagement, and the advancement of Dominican and Latino representation through media and public service.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Rhode Island and began her career in Hispanic media as an on-air radio personality, later expanding into television as a host with regional platforms. Through her work in radio and television, Rubi has interviewed public figures, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, establishing herself as a trusted voice within the Latino community.
Beyond media, Rubi has led bilingual outreach and community initiatives across Rhode Island, collaborating with public officials, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions to promote equity, visibility, and civic participation. She currently serves as a Seasonal Special Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, contributing to public-facing initiatives at the State House.
Rubi is the founder of RT Media Group, a growing media and strategy initiative focused on communication, visibility, and professional projection. She has also served as an emcee for cultural, corporate, and institutional events, worked as a voice-over artist and commercial model for brands, and brings extensive stage experience from pageantry.
Her leadership has earned both local and international recognition. She is the titleholder of Virreina Mrs. Rhode Island 2025 and a finalist for Youth Feature Abroad at the National Youth Award, the highest distinction awarded by the Government of the Dominican Republic through the Ministry of Youth.
Ruben “Ruddy” Brito
Outstanding Dominican Community Leadership Service
Ruddy Brito is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mastria Auto Group and Chief Executive Officer of MasCorp Management Inc., from where he exercises high-impact strategic leadership in the automotive and corporate sectors. His management style is distinguished by operational excellence, innovation, and an organizational vision focused on sustainable growth.
With more than two decades of experience, he has developed and led high-performing teams, positioning his organizations as benchmarks in transformation, competitiveness, and customer service.
Mr. Brito began his career in the automotive industry in 2001 and, over the years, has held virtually every key operational leadership position, including Business Development, Finance and Insurance, General Management, and Vice President of Sales. At the national level, he has served on highly influential advisory councils, including the Mazda National Dealer Advisory Council, where he was one of twelve representatives nationwide and the first Hispanic and Dominican to hold that position. He also served on advisory councils for Kia and Volkswagen, contributing to market strategy, innovation, and alignment during critical periods for the industry, including the COVID era.
His leadership in the early adoption of digital retail strategies enabled Mastria Auto Group to operate fully remotely, an achievement that received national recognition from Automotive News.
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised within a multi-generation immigrant family, Mr. Brito’s trajectory represents a story of perseverance, service, and commitment to community. Beyond his corporate achievements, he has distinguished himself as a mentor to Dominican and Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs, an advocate for economic development, and a representative of the Dominican community in national and international leadership spaces.
His career exemplifies the values of responsible leadership, distinguished service, and integrity in representation, making him fully deserving of the Outstanding Service Award.
Mastria Auto Group is a privately held automotive dealership group headquartered in Massachusetts, United States. The company operates multiple dealerships representing well-known automotive brands and is dedicated to the sale of new and used vehicles, financing, insurance, service, and parts. The group is recognized for its professional management, customer-centric focus, adoption of innovative technologies—including digital sales processes—and its positive economic impact through job creation, community development initiatives, and best business practices.
Victor Reynoso
Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Sports
VictorR eynosok, known in the boxing world as "TAKOr,e" presents the rise of a disciplined and determined fighter whose career reflects perseverance, purpose, and steady growth. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in ProvidencRe, Rhode Island, Reynose embodies the immigrant journey—one shaped by hard work, humility, and ambition.
Standing 6 feet tall and fighting out of an orthodox stance, he has built an undefeated professional record of 11 wins with 7 knockouts, competing primarily in the welterweight division. Before turning professional, Reynose enjoyed a successful amateur career that laid the foundation for his current ascent. He captured titles such as the Junior Olympics and multiple Southern New England Golden Gloves championships, and he also competed in U.S. Olympic qualifying events.
These early accomplishments showcase his technical ability, ring intelligence, and competitive drive. His transition to the professional ranks began with a technical knockout victory, setting the tone for a career defined by consistency and progression on the New England boxing circuit.
Now 32 years old, Reynos views 2026 as a pivotal year. Headlining CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl 2026 on February 7 at the Historic Park Theater in Cranston, Rhode Island, he faces Ray Oliver Jr. in a matchup that reflects his readiness for meaningful challenges. Reynos trains at Grundy’s Gym in Central Falls under veteran coach Peter Grundy, embracing an old-school philosophy rooted in discipline, preparation, and execution. This environment has sharpened both his physical conditioning and mental approach to the sport.
Despite his undefeated record and growing regional recognition, Reynos remains grounded and realistic about his status. While often celebrated locally as a standout prospect, there is no official record of him holding a sanctioned championship title. Instead, he approaches every bout as a defining moment, aware that time and opportunity are precious in a boxer’s career.
Motivated by family, work, and the desire to inspire others, Victor “TAKOR” Reynos continues to chase his ultimate goal—proving that dedication and purpose can carry a fighter from local acclaim to lasting legacy.