Rhode Island is slowly preparing to re-open the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And although the first phase is still weeks away, Governor Gina Raimondo announced Wednesday that the state is already trying to figure out how to protect the most vulnerable populations.
Nadine Sebai
Reporter Nadine Sebai specializes in labor issues and investigative journalism. In 2023, she and fellow TPR reporter Nina Sparling published "Underage & Unprotected" in partnership with PBS FRONTLINE. This groundbreaking investigative series shed light on the plight of immigrant teenagers working in New Bedford seafood processing facilities, highlighting critical labor issues.
Nadine's voice has been heard on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as Here & Now, WBUR, WGBH, KQED, KXJZ, BBC World, KPFA, and KALX. Her reporting and commitment to investigative journalism have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Mark of Excellence Award for In-Depth Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and a Reva and David Logan Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting.
When she's not on the job, you'll often find Nadine petting an animal or watching Lebanese soap operas. Fun fact: Nadine watched the documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" more than 40 times, a film that sparked her transformation from an accountant to an investigative journalist.
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