{"id":4064,"date":"2026-05-14T10:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-affairs\/?page_id=4064"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:47:54","slug":"first-gen-advocacy-and-impact-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/student-affairs\/first-gen-advocacy-and-impact-council\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Gen Advocacy and Impact Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

Advancing equity. Strengthening systems. Championing first-generation student success.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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The First-Gen Advocacy and Impact Council is a dedicated group of faculty and staff who support and advance first-generation student initiatives at the University of Rhode Island. Serving in a strategic and advisory capacity, the council plays a critical role in shaping the direction, growth, and long-term sustainability of first-generation programming and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aligned with the University of Rhode Island\u2019s strategic plan, the council advances key institutional priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Enhancing Student Achievement<\/h1>\n\n

Supporting programs that promote student success, persistence, and engagement.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Fostering an Inclusive Culture<\/h1>\n\n

Centering equity, belonging, and access for first-generation students.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Broadening URI\u2019s Impact<\/h1>\n\n

Strengthening partnerships and expanding support across campus and community networks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council members provide high-level guidance, contribute to programming, offer ongoing support, advocate for institutional resources, and foster cross-campus collaboration to ensure that initiatives remain impactful, equitable, and aligned with student needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through their leadership and partnership, the council strengthens the foundation of first-generation student success efforts while advancing institutional priorities and empowering student leaders and the organization\u2019s executive board to thrive.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Leadership<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Co-chairs<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
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Dr. Lisa Guidici<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Coordinator<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

First Year Experience <\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Dr. Kristin Ridge<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Associate Dean of Students<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Community Standards<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Council Members<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
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Julia Al-Amir<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Coordinator<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

New Student Transitions<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Alondra Berrios, LICSW<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Clinical Counselor<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Rosa Ciunci<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Admission Advisor<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Undergraduate Admissions<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Lisa Kuosmanen<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Career Education Specialist<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Center for Career and Experiential Education<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Brandon Maxwell<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Counselor<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Office of Admission<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Brandon Sousa<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t
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Senior Career Education Specialist <\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Center for Career & Experiential Education<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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