2022 Miss Rhode Island

Abby Mansolillo

Miss Rhode Island 2022

School: Roger Williams University School of Law

College Major: Dual Degree in English and Women/Gender Studies

Scholarship Winnings: $6,600

Scholastic Honors: Academic Scholarship Recipient, Providence College (2017-2021); Cum Laude Graduate, Providence College (2021); Dean’s List, Providence College (2018-2021); (Academic Scholarship Recipient, Roger Williams University School of Law (2021-2024).

Career Ambition: After acting as a criminal prosecutor, I hope to become the Attorney General of the State of Rhode Island.

Talent: Dramatic Monologue

Social Impact Initiative: Trust Your Gut is designed to encourage medical patients to advocate for themselves and to encourage open and honest communication with healthcare providers in order to reduce the occurrence of misdiagnoses.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? At my high school graduation from Moses Brown School, the guest speaker encouraged us to show up, be present, and be good – in all aspects of our lives.