James A. Diossa was elected Rhode Island General Treasurer in November 2022 and sworn in on January 3, 2023. Since taking office, he has led efforts to sustainably grow and diversify Rhode Island’s $11B pension fund and raise the state’s bond rating. Diossa has expanded financial education opportunities and invested in Rhode Islanders through innovative initiatives aimed at increasing economic opportunities, self-sufficiency, and retirement savings for all. Raised and educated in Rhode Island’s smallest city, Central Falls, Treasurer Diossa returned after college with a passion for public service. He served as a member of the City Council and Mayor of Central Falls, becoming the youngest mayor to date in our state’s long history. He lives in Pawtucket with his partner, Sandra Cano, their daughter, Arianna, and their son, Alessandro.