Our Team

Executive Director

Arianna Engle

Arianna Engle serves as the Executive Director of the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership, where she leads strategic efforts to strengthen and expand the workforce pipeline for the residential construction industry. With a strong commitment to workforce development, Arianna works to align industry needs with innovative training programs and partnerships that create accessible, sustainable career pathways in the skilled trades.
 
In her role, Arianna guides the organization’s vision, fosters collaboration among industry leaders, educators, and community partners, and advances initiatives that address labor shortages while supporting long-term sector growth. She is dedicated to increasing awareness of residential construction as a viable and rewarding career path and to promoting economic mobility and opportunity.
 
Prior to her current role, she served as Training Program Director at Building Pathways Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development from Rhode Island College where she also received a certificate in Non-Profit Studies.

Board Chair

Ron Caniglia

Ron Caniglia is the founder of Point Associate, LLC, a coaching and consulting firm that supports start-up and minority construction enterprises across Rhode Island. Drawing on a construction career that began in 1964 and included leadership roles from field engineer to vice president and founder of Stand Corporation, which delivered projects across New England and New York for private, public, and affordable-housing clients. A long-time champion of workforce development, he has held numerous leadership and mentoring roles with organizations such as the CCRI Foundation, Rhode Island Builders Association, and SCORE, reflecting his belief that construction careers create pathways to opportunity and community impact.

Workforce Program Manager

Lisa Gallant

As Workforce Program Manager for the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP), Lisa believes that when people have access to meaningful, sustainable careers, families become more stable, businesses grow, and entire communities thrive. She thrives on connecting people to purpose. She knows that when communication is clear and systems work well, people can spend less time navigating obstacles and more time making an impact.
Her career spans workforce development, nonprofit leadership, education, and operations, with a consistent focus on helping individuals discover meaningful career pathways while strengthening the organizations that serve them. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a specialization in Nonprofit Organizations from Lesley University and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development from Roger Williams University.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find Lisa planning her next adventure, discovering a great local restaurant, line dancing with friends, or bringing people together for a gathering. Above all, she loves cheering on her teenage son as he pursues his dreams of becoming a commercial pilot and PGA professional. 

Director of Community &  Partner Engagement 

Mercedes Betty Bernal

Mercedes “Betty” Bernal is the Director of Community and Partner Engagement for the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP), where she leads strategic partnerships and external engagement efforts that advance equitable workforce opportunities across Rhode Island. She works closely with community organizations, employer partners, funders, and public stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, expand program reach, and align partnership strategy with RCWP’s mission and long-term goals.

With a strong background in workforce development, program strategy, and stakeholder engagement, Betty brings a collaborative and mission-driven approach to building partnerships that create pathways to economic opportunity. Her leadership focuses on strengthening community relationships, increasing organizational visibility, and supporting initiatives that respond to both local priorities and industry needs.

Workforce Program Coordinator 

Ivan Rosa

Ivan Rosa serves as the Program Coordinator of the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership, where he supports the day-to-day operation of the organization’s pre-apprenticeship programs. He guides applicants through intake and admissions, coordinates training logistics across RCWP’s centers, and works with instructors, employers, and partners to prepare participants for careers in the residential trades.

In his role, Ivan also manages the data and reporting systems that track participants from first inquiry through job placement, helping ensure accurate records and compliance with funder requirements. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Rhode Island.