Gaetan L. Kashala, Executive Director
Gaetan Kashala brings over two decades of experience across economic development, law, education, government affairs, and international trade. Prior to joining The Pawtucket Foundation, he served as Engagement Director at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), a statewide business association representing 3,400 employers. Before that, he led the creation of an Economic Mobility Agenda at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, advancing strategies to build human, social, and financial capital in the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan.
Gaetan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Tufts University and an MBA from Boston University. He serves on the Board of Directors of WorldBoston, the Advisory Board of the Trustees of Donations for Education in Liberia, and is an editorial contributor to Fair Observer.
Outside of work, Gaetan enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa, and their three children—Mathias (9), and twins Camila and Akim (2). He is excited to collaborate with the Foundation’s members and partners to help shape the next chapter in Pawtucket’s story of American innovation.
Paul A. Guevremont, Engagement Manager
A lifelong Pawtucket resident, Paul Guevremont brings a deep-rooted understanding of the city’s people, neighborhoods, and potential. His background includes roles with the City of Pawtucket’s Department of Planning and Redevelopment, the Rhode Island Department of State’s Elections Division, and several government consulting groups—equipping him with valuable experience in public service, community planning, and civic engagement.
As Engagement Manager at The Pawtucket Foundation, Paul focuses on strengthening member relationships and cultivating strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s mission of economic development, infrastructure investment, and community-driven progress.
He is an honors graduate of Saint Michael’s College, holding dual degrees in Business Administration and Political Science, and plans to pursue a Master’s in Public Administration to further his commitment to Pawtucket’s growth and future.