The Washington Trust Company

Diana M. Figueroa (NMLS# 874940), Mortgage Loan Officer recently joined our Warwick, RI team! Diana has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry and is responsible for developing and maintaining mortgage lending relationships throughout Washington Trust’s Rhode Island market area, as well as educating and assisting borrowers in purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Diana has specific expertise in first time homebuyer programs, investment properties, and working with unconventional loan applicants. A Rhode Island resident, Diana is actively engaged in the communities that Washington Trust serves and currently serves as a Parent Association Member of Hope Academy. Her fluency in both English and Spanish enables her to serve a diverse clientele. Contact Diana:▶️ https://ow.ly/Ps2250RHzrh _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

"We embrace our responsibility to maintain the highest standard of environmental, social, and governance practices for the benefit of our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders," stated Edward O. Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe our efforts can have a material effect on the long-term sustainability of our business and positively impact all of our stakeholders." The ESG Report illustrates the progress the Corporation has made in the following areas: • Employee Engagement: attracting, motivating, and retaining a talented, engaged, and diverse workforce. • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. • Corporate Governance: operating with the highest ethical standards, in full compliance with the spirit and letter of all laws and regulations. • Data Security and Privacy: managing risk effectively and ensuring the security and privacy of customer assets, information, and data. • Community Involvement and Investment: enriching the lives of customers and enhancing the vibrancy and sustainability of the communities. • Environmental Responsibility: bringing sustainable thinking into the business, mitigating operational environmental impact, and helping to preserve the environment for future generations. For more information: ▶️https://ow.ly/JpZL50RHwgQ _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Did you know? United Way of Rhode Island Children's Book Drive is back in for the 12th year! Now through the end of May, you can drop off your book donations at any Washington Trust branch. United Way is once again partnering with Books Are Wings to help Rhode Island children build their own libraries at home. For more information:▶️ https://ow.ly/8gYq50RFVUq _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust #booksarewings #raisingreaders #iLuvRI

Over the weekend, our team visited the The San Miguel School of Providence to present a First Time Homebuyer Workshop to parents of students who attend San Miguel! We worked with D'Empire Real Estate to share useful tips and tricks to explain the homebuying process from start to finish- exploring the importance of credit, breaking down key terms, reviewing the different types of mortgages, and more. Our RI Community Lending Program offers several solutions for those looking to become first time home buyers and we can’t wait to support you on your journey to homeownership - learn more here! ▶️https://ow.ly/4YzF50RES4t _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust #ILuvRI #AffordableHousing #firsttimehomebuyer

Raul Rodrigues (NMLS# 1066367), Mortgage Loan Officer recently joined our Warwick, RI team! He has more than 10 years of experience in the home lending and banking industry and is responsible for developing and maintaining mortgage lending relationships throughout Washington Trust’s Rhode Island market area, as well as educating and assisting borrowers in purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Raul has specific expertise in first-time homebuyer programs and self-employed borrowers. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Raul served as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Onward New England Mortgage. A Rhode Island resident, Raul is actively engaged in the communities that Washington Trust serves. He is a former member of the Technology Committee at Coventry School Department, former Secretary at Hopkins Hill Elementary PTA, and former volunteer for the VITA Tax program at Amos House. His fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese enables him to serve a diverse clientele. Contact Raul:▶️ https://ow.ly/GzGK50REKF9 _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Michelle M. Carrasco (NMLS# 931224), Community Lending Originator recently joined our Warwick, RI team! She has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry and is responsible for developing and maintaining mortgage lending relationships throughout Washington Trust’s Rhode Island market area, as well as educating and assisting borrowers in purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Michelle has specific expertise and passion for helping her clients utilize available first-time homebuyer programs to purchase their first home. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Michelle served several regional and national mortgage lending organizations, most recently as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Total Mortgage. Michelle holds a master’s degree from Johnson and Wales University and a bachelor’s degree from Bryant University. A Rhode Island resident, Michelle is actively engaged in the communities that Washington Trust serves. Her fluency in both English and Spanish enables her to serve a diverse clientele. Contact:▶️ https://ow.ly/lVb550RBYY2 _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please meet Ms. Guerrero, an Educator for the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! We’ve visited some of Ms. Guerrero’s classes at Highlander Charter School in Warren this semester to provide information on credit, investing, and stocks, and even hosted a technology-focused career conversation with some of our HR and Technology team members. Ms. Guerrero’s students are always engaged, and come prepared with great questions! Thank YOU for the work you do every day to support the students at Highlander, Ms. Guerreo! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please meet Ms. Burrell, another educator with the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! Our team had the pleasure of working with her group of students at The Met High School Providence and Newport, RI (Providence) to talk about investing, stocks, and planning for retirement. The students were engaged and asked a lot of great questions of our subject matter experts. Thank you for the passion you bring to your role, Ms. Burrell! Your impact on your students is obvious, and we are grateful that they have a role model such as yourself to learn from and look up to! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our next spotlight is on Ms. Castillo, an educator with the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! Washington Trust representatives had the pleasure of visiting her classroom at The Met High School (Peace Street Campus) to share information on investing & the stock market with the graduating seniors. As the students begin to explore what life after high school looks like, this information about one strategy to build wealth throughout your life was especially relevant! Thank for hosting us, Ms. Castillo, and thank you for the energy and enthusiasm that you bring to your classroom every single day! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust