2025 Women of Wisdom Celebration
honoring Kim Anderson & Heidi Silverio ‘10
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
5:30 - 8:30PM
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
Our 2025 honorees
Kim Anderson
Anderson is the Creator/Owner of Rhode Island’s PLANT CITY, the world’s first plant-based vegan food hall & marketplace. She has over 35 years of experience in business and has been honored as "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the SBA and has been recognized by publications Inc. and Fortune. Anderson also serves on the Board of Lincoln School and Bryant University.
Heidi Silverio ‘10
Silverio is the Program Director of Housing and Lead Prevention for the City of Central Falls, RI. After graduating from Sophia Academy in 2010, she received a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University in 2018 and a Law Juris Doctorate degree from Roger Williams School in 2022. She serves as an active member of Sophia Academy’s alumni community along with her two siblings who are also graduates of Sophia Academy.
unable to join us BUt want to SHOw your support?
Online: sophia-academy.org/donate
Sponsor the Celebration: sophia-academy.org/sponsor-online-payment
By check: Payable to Sophia Academy, mailed to 582 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Securities or wire transfers: Contact Washawn Jones, Director of Advancement at wjones@sophia-academy.org or 401-784-0021 x201.
What Makes a Woman of Wisdom?
Espousing the core values of Sophia Academy - courage, respect, responsibility, and peace, our Women of Wisdom have left a remarkable impact upon Sophia Academy and the community.
Previous Women of Wisdom:
Hilina D. Ajakaiye and Junia Janvier ‘15 - 2024
Barbara Papitto and Ysanel Torres ‘11 - 2023
Stacey Abrams, Toots Zynsky, and Latsany Lopez ‘15 - 2021
Sister Mary Reilly - 2020
Suzanne Magaziner – 2019
Liz Chace – 2018
Anne Szostak – 2017
Joan Wernig Sorensen – 2016
Suzanne Murray – 2015
*Last updated 9/9/25