The Office of the President, located in historic Green Hall on the Kingston Campus, is home to the team of staff members who manage the daily business of the office and advise the president on strategic initiatives, operational and communications issues, and government and external relations.

Abby Benson
Senior Advisor to the President and Chief of Staff
401.874.4080 – asbenson@uri.edu

Chelsea Berry
Communications Specialist
401.874.2856 – chelsea_berry@uri.edu

Lauren Burgess
Director, Legislative and Government Relations
401.225.9440 – l_burgess@uri.edu

Emily Diomandes
Assistant to the President
401.874.2708 – emilydiomandes@uri.edu

Lisa Harrison
Executive Assistant II
401.874.4209 – lharrison@uri.edu

Carlos Lopez Estrada
Director, Legislative and Government Relations
401.874.5053 – c_lopez_estrada@uri.edu