Cristy Raposo Perry

Cristy Raposo Perry is an award-winning communications and marketing leader with 20 years of experience in public outreach, brand strategy, and creative content development. As the Director of Communications & Public Outreach for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), she leads strategic marketing initiatives, manages media relations, oversees digital platforms, and directs a team of marketing and communications professionals to strengthen the agency’s public image and community engagement. She also brings expertise in event planning and graphic design.

Cristy’s work has earned national recognition, including the U.S. EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award for the Free Zoo & Trolley Too! campaign.

A proud daughter of immigrant parents, Cristy is passionate about inclusive communication and relationship-building. She holds an MBA in Global Business Leadership from Johnson & Wales University and a BA in Spanish with a Marketing concentration from Providence College.