{"id":2128,"date":"2025-11-05T12:18:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T17:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psa\/?page_id=2128"},"modified":"2025-11-09T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T15:36:25","slug":"contact-psa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/psa\/contact-psa\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"

2025-26 Executive Committee<\/h1>

Select the appropriate tab<\/strong> to find your PSA representatives by building or division. While we organize by building assignments for convenience, you may reach out to any<\/em> representative or officer<\/strong> for support.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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We\u2019re here to help with questions about the contract, workplace matters, union membership, or any PSA-related concern.<\/p>\n\n\nwhen to contact your area representative<\/a>\n\n\n

<\/h2>\n\n\nMeet your executive committee<\/a>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still unsure who to contact or your area isn\u2019t listed, please reach out to:
John Rooney<\/strong>, PSA President \u2013 rooney@uri.edu<\/a>
Denise Gorenski,<\/strong> PSA VP – deniseg@uri.edu<\/a>
URI Professional Staff Email<\/strong>– uripsa@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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PSA Officers & NEARI<\/h1>\n\n

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Position<\/th>Name<\/th>Buildings<\/th>Reason to Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
President <\/td>John Rooney<\/td>ALL + NOTARY PUBLIC <\/td>Anything. General questions, Concerns, PSA contract questions, Supports Entire Executive Committee, Signatory for Organization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vice President <\/td>Denise Gorenski<\/td>ALL + NOTARY PUBLIC <\/td>Contract questions, member education, Co-Chair of the Grievance Committee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treasurer <\/td>Lisa Cragan<\/td>All<\/td>Financial, scholarship, or membership questions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secretary<\/td>Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin<\/td>All<\/td>Membership, sick bank, bylaws, newsletter, governance documents, or URIPSA scholarship questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Officer at Large<\/td>Lynne Finnegan<\/td>All<\/td>General questions, joining the union, completing membership forms, member events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NEARI UNISERV Rep<\/td>Peter Gingras<\/td>All<\/td>Any but should work with area representatives and\/or officers first.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nSEE WEBSITE & URI DIRECTORY<\/a> FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

PSA Area Representatives<\/h1>\n\n

Responsible for outreach and general support for individual members. Please contact for general union inquiries, questions, and sharing ideas for the strategic direction of our organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Area Code & Name<\/th>Area Rep(s)<\/th>Buildings<\/th>Focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
K1: Academic Core \u2013 STEM & Sciences <\/td>SAMANTHA SANTOS
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\nLISA CHEN
\n<\/td>		CBLS, Beaupre, Pastore, Avedisian, White, Quinn, Ranger, Coastal Institute<\/td>Core scientific and research facilities supporting STEM disciplines\u2014housing the Colleges of Pharmacy, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K2: Academic Core \u2013 Humanities,
\nBusiness &
\nEducation<\/td>		JEAN NSABUMUREMYI
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\n&
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\nLYNNE FINNEGAN
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\n&
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\nJOHN ROONEY
\n<\/td>		Chafee, Ballentine, Bliss, Lippitt, Edwards, Fine Arts, Swan, Morrill<\/td>Academic buildings for business, social sciences, humanities, arts, and education. Used for general instruction, faculty offices, and college
\nadministration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K3: Advising,
\nOrientation &
\nAcademic Success<\/td>		CAROLINE PHILLIPS
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\nDENISE GORENSKI<\/td>		Roosevelt Hall, Christopher House, Newman Hall, Higgins Welcome Center<\/td>Central offices for advising, admission, orientation, transfer support, and academic success. Home to the Fannon Institute for Student Success<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K4: Student Life, Engagement &
\nRecreation
\n<\/td>		STEPHEN SIMO
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\n&
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\nNINA SCHIARIZZI-TOBIN<\/td>		Memorial Union, Hope Commons, Carothers Library, Hillside (HRL), Mackal, Keaney, Ryan Center, Tootell, Fascitelli Fitness, Boss Arena<\/td>Student-centered facilities focused on housing, dining, recreation, athletics, and community engagement activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K5: Health, Wellness & Inclusion<\/td>SARA ANDREOZZI
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\n&
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\nANGELA HARVEY<\/td>		Potter, Taft, Independence Square, Counseling Center, Child Development Center, Multicultural Center, Gender & Sexuality Center, International Center<\/td>Offices and centers providing health, counseling, childcare, international services, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K6: Administrative & Institutional Support<\/td>MONIQUE SYLVA BOUTHISANH
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\n&
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\nSCHANE TALLARDY<\/td>		Green Hall, Carlotti Hall, Alumni Center, Tyler, Surge, President\u2019s Office, Provost\u2019s Office, Public Safety Complex<\/td>Central administrative offices managing university operations, HR, finance, enrollment, research, and executive leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K7: Facilities,
\nInfrastructure & Services<\/td>		MARY-STARR CARPENTER
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\nLISA CRAGAN<\/td>		Facilities Complex, Sherman, Flagg, Power Plant, Liberty Lane, Printing & Mailing Services, Parking & Transportation, Warehouse, East Farm, Peckham Farm<\/td>Buildings supporting maintenance, utilities, mail, and logistical operations. These ensure daily operational continuity and campus safety. Responsible for fams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B1-B3: Bay Campus, Providence & Affiliated Locations<\/td>ROGER PAT KELLY
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\n&
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\nMAUREEN KENNELLY
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\nERRAN SOUSA<\/td>		Bay Campus, Feinstein Providence Campus, Alton Jones Campus,
\nNarragansett Bay Campus<\/td>		URI\u2019s marine, agricultural, and outreach centers across the state\u2014supporting environmental research, public engagement, and academic extension programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nSEE WEBSITE & URI DIRECTORY<\/a> FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
\nPlease excuse accidental omissions. Building Not Listed? No Problem. Please contact J.Rooney<\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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