As Brown's director of civic engagement, Wallace draws on her Providence roots to forge collaborative partnerships that empower individuals, promote equity and build a stronger, more vibrant city.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - As the youngest of 10 children and the only sibling in her family born in the U.S., Wendy Wallace has embraced being a translator and collaborator for as long as she can remember.
Whether she was helping her mom navigate documents and access services, or assisting her siblings with their résumés, Wallace says her formative experiences as a first-generation Cape Verdean-American in Providence provided a deep-seated understanding of the importance of community engagement, mentorship and equitable access to resources - principles she has carried into her life as a mother and a community advocate, and into her career as director of civic engagement for Brown University.
A staff member in Brown's Office of Community Engagement, Wallace is one of the key architects of an initiative at Brown to connect faculty, staff and students with the Providence community in meaningful, impactful and sustainable ways.
