Community Connections

Over the last two decades I have engaged with a broad variety of people and institutions across Rhode Island in a number of different capacities.  I have had the privilege of serving on a number of nonprofit boards of varying missions and sizes, and feel that I have been able to add value to their organizations.  In addition, my work with several Chambers of Commerce has also given me insights and exposure into that segment of the community.

This broad knowledge enables me to assist my clients in developing relationships and opportunities that will be beneficial to all parties, and to help them to weave themselves into the fabric of Rhode Island.  My experience managing the Rhode Island Community Relations function at Fidelity Investments can also inform community engagement strategies for corporations and for individuals.

I would be happy to talk through ideas and questions with you over coffee or lunch.

Below you will find a listing of some of my community activities. 

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Current Professional & Community Affiliations
 
Executive in Residence, Providence College School of Business    2018 - Present
Trustee, June Rockwell Levy Foundation     2016 – Present
               Treasurer  2022 - Present
Member Distribution Committee, Champlin Foundation   2018 - Present
Member, Issues Committee, Rhode Island Audubon Society     2010 – Present
Member, Advisory Board, Salve Regina University Graduate and Professional Studies   2022 - present
Member, Marketing Committee, CARE for the Cape and Islands 2024 - present
 
Prior Service
Board of Directors, Preservation Society of Newport County     2007 - 2012, 2017 - 2023
                Strategic Planning Committee  2021 - 2023
Board Member, Highlander Institute    2016 - 2022
                Board Chair    2016 - 2021
Board of Directors, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce     2010 - 2021
                Chair Government Affairs Committee
Member, Board of Trustees, Rhode Island School of Design Museum     2013 – 2016
Board Vice Chairman, WaterFire Providence     2013 – 2019
                Strategic Planning Committee, Executive Committee
Member, University of Rhode Island Public Policy Committee     2010 – 2011
Member, Rhode Island Task Force for Public Higher Education     2009 – 2010
Member, Board of Directors, Rhode Island Community Food Bank     2007 – 2012
Member, Advisory Board, Bryant University School of Business     2013 – 2016
Member, Board of Trustees, Seven Hills Foundation     2007 – 2013
Member, Board of Trustees, Providence Foundation     2006 – 2017
Graduate, Leadership Rhode Island     2004
Member, Board of Directors, Rebuilding Together Providence     1999 – 2004
Member, Search Committee, Rhode Island Commissioner for Higher Education     1998 & 2009
Member, Board of Directors, Providence Performing Arts Center     1998 – 2007
Member, Board of Directors, Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce     1997 – 2004
           Chairman in 2003
Member, Board of Directors, Northern Kentucky Symphony Orchestra     1994 - 1996