Liz Beretta-Perik

Elizabeth "Liz" Beretta-Perik (born 1963) is an American politician and the current Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.

[1] Perik first got involved in politics at the age of 10, helping her uncle's friend campaign for mayor of Pawtucket.

[2] Perik went on to attend the College of the Holy Cross, where she received a bachelor's degree in economics, and went on to receive her master's degree in finance from Boston College.

[5] The position ultimately went to Providence City Council president Sabina Matos.

In November, 2023, Joseph McNamara, the party's longtime chairman, announced that he would not be running for re-election as he had other responsibilities.