September 22, 2022
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past uri presidents
Steering Committee
- Josh Araujo, Production Coordinator, Publications and Creative Services
- Chelsea Berry, Presidential Communications
- Rachel DiCioccio, Professor, Director of Office of Innovation and General Education
- Dina Dionizio, Assistant Director, Publications and Creative Services
- Joanne Esposito, Specialist, University Events
- Michelle Fontes, Interim Assistant Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity
- Ashley Frezza, Event Coordinator, University Events
- Emily Gamache, Vice President, Student Senate
- Shana Greene, Director, University Events
- David Lavallee, Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
- Jackie Nowell, Associate Vice President of Donor Relations and Engagement, URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
- Jay Placencia, Member, URI Board of Trustees
- Mike Rice, Chair, Faculty Senate
- Karen Sechio, Associate Director, University Events
- Ann Marie Smiley, Specialist, University Events
Position titles listed are of those held during the committee’s work.