Meet The Team

Angela Stamoulos is a realtor, real estate investor, and community leader with deep roots in Oakland Beach. She began investing locally in 2012 and has remained committed to the beautification, revitalization, and long-term care of the neighborhood she proudly calls home.

As Co-founder and President of the Oakland Beach Revival Society, Angela leads volunteer-driven projects that strengthen community pride and improve the neighborhood. She collaborates with residents, city leaders, and local partners to support arts, culture, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Oakland Beach.

With decades of real estate experience, including serving as Regional Vice President for Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island at Coldwell Banker Realty, Angela brings expert guidance, strong industry connections, and a trusted network of local contractors and service providers. Outside of work, she enjoys walking the beach with her dog, gardening, and cooking for family and friends.

Elizabeth (Beth) White is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a longtime Warwick resident, having lived in the area for 26 years. Oakland Beach has always held a special place in her heart, and in 2021, she and her family realized a longtime dream by purchasing a home in this vibrant community.

Beth is a co-founder and secretary of the Oakland Beach Revival Society, where she applies her dedication and organizational skills to help preserve, revitalize, and celebrate the neighborhood. She is passionate about supporting initiatives that enhance the community’s natural beauty, foster connections among residents, and create a welcoming environment for all who live in and visit Oakland Beach.

Heather Manchester has spent 30 years in the consumer products industry, specializing in strategic planning, cross-functional project leadership, and driving transformative initiatives that deliver results. Beyond professional work, she is deeply committed to community revitalization and civic engagement. As Co-founder and Treasurer of the Oakland Beach Revival Society, She applies strategic and project management skills to a cause close to the heart: revitalizing and sustaining the natural and social vibrancy of the coastal community.

Heather has been connected to Rhode Island as a seasonal resident for over 19 years and became a full-time in Oakland Beach resident in 2023. With summers at the beach dating back to childhood, this long-term connection has fostered a deep appreciation for the local culture, environment, and community needs.

Jessica Turcios is the Director of Coastal Stewardship and Ecology at the Oakland Beach Revival Society. Since moving to the area, Jessica has walked Oakland Beach nearly every day, developing a deep connection to its landscape. Observing the wildlife, birds, and coastal meadows through the changing seasons has strengthened their commitment to caring for and sustaining this special place for the community and future generations.

Jessica is a practicing horticulturist in South County with five years of professional experience, currently working with Wild and Scenic Inc. and participating as an apprentice with RINLA. With a background in art and landscape design, Jessica brings both ecological expertise and creative vision to our work, blending environmental stewardship with thoughtful design to enhance and preserve Oakland Beach’s natural beauty.

Suzanne Tarpey Mendonça, a lifelong resident of Oakland Beach, who has been appointed as the Local Historian for the Oakland Beach Revival Society.

Few people know this neighborhood as deeply as Suzanne, and we are excited to welcome her to the board. She has lived in Oakland Beach her entire life—first in her family’s home on Sea View Drive, and now just a short distance away in her own home by the beach.

Her family has been part of the community for nearly 100 years, meaning the stories of Oakland Beach have always been part of her everyday life. Growing up, Suzanne spent years listening to family members and longtime neighbors share memories of storms, summers, and the way the shoreline and community once were. These early experiences sparked a lasting appreciation for the neighborhood’s history.

While in college, Suzanne began independently exploring the history of Oakland Beach in greater depth. As a member of both the Oakland Beach Carousel Foundation and the Oakland Beach Association, she started researching historic city maps, local lore, and long-circulated stories passed down through generations. Along the way, she preserved newspaper articles by Don D’Amato in The Beacon, which documented important pieces of Oakland Beach history, and built a meaningful collection of vintage postcards that capture the neighborhood across different eras.

Suzanne’s connection to Oakland Beach is both personal and enduring. Her work is driven by a simple goal: to preserve the stories, images, and lived experiences of the community so that future generations can understand and appreciate the rich history of Oakland Beach