Pam Lauria is a life-long East Bay resident. She grew up in East Providence before moving to Barrington with her husband and raising their family. She has been a primary care nurse practitioner at Coastal Medical for more than 25 years, and brings that experience to her work in the RI Senate. She is a champion for increased access to primary care, gun-violence prevention, reducing the impacts of climate change and increasing climate resiliency, and supporting our seniors and small businesses.
Working on policies that impact all Rhode Islanders’ health and wellness is at the top of my priorities. I will continue my work in affordable/equitable/accessible healthcare, commonsense laws to reduce gun violence, affordable housing, supporting children educationally and emotionally, and making RI affordable for all. I love the East Bay and am honored to represent my community in the RI Senate.
Positions and Honors
- Secretary, Health and Human Services Committee
- Member, Special Legislation and Veteran Affairs Committee
- Co-Chair, Senate Commission to Explore a Medical School at URI
- 2024 “Demand A Seat” Legislator of the Year, Everytown for Gun Safety
- 2024 Legislator of the Year, RI State Nurses Association
- 2024 Musiker-Merenda Award, RI Psychological Association
She is married to David Lauria, a teacher at Mt. Hope High School in Bristol. Their two children, Jacob and Maddie attended Barrington Public Schools and are both currently enrolled in college.
