Women's Council

Developing Hearts… Expanding Minds… Creating Spirits

Welcome to the Women’s Council Online!

The RIBA Women’s Council is dedicated to supporting the professional development of women in the home building industry. Our members consist of women who are NAHB members (builders and associates) and women who are affiliated with an NAHB member (including employees, spouses and extended family).

We provide direct member service to the general membership through education and training programs which focus on professional and leadership development, networking opportunities, and industry related information. We also serve as as a central resource of information and support materials on issues related to successful council management.

The Council recognizes its role in supporting the overall building industry by mobilizing its membership to assist efforts spearheaded by local, state and national builders associations.

Contact Us

President Cheryl Boyd, Vice President Deborah DeCristofaro,
Secretary Deborah DeCristofaro, and Treasurer Janice DeCesare.

News and Events

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® Providence
    Sunday – October 14, 2007
  • Roger Williams Park

Thank you for your support last year! RIBA members, families and employees are encouraged to walk with us again on Sunday, October 14th. For information, contact Cheryl Boyd at cboyd@arnoldlumber.com or (401) 783-2266 ext. 178.

Walkers from 2005, pictured left to right: Susan DiPaolo, Lori Moschetti, Dawn Robinson, Donna Jasparro, Cheryl Boyd, Carolyn Boyd and Tracey Boyajian.

Community Service

Dress For Success
All members are encouraged to donate business attire to be distributed to the YWCA for Women in need entering into the workplace.

Elizabeth Buffum Chace House
One of six centers in Rhode Island offering shelter and other services devoted to helping victims of domestic violence and to ending society’s tolerance of this abuse. Each holiday season the RIBA Women’s Council prepares baskets of toiletries for distribution at the house.

St. Mary’s Home For Children
The Women’s Council supports St. Mary’s Home for Children in many ways.