board

Rhode Island Parent Information Network is pleased to count among our many supporters the following community leaders who make up our Board of Directors.Recognized as leaders in the fields of education, medicine, banking and finance, business, nonprofit management and others, they have a keen interest in ensuring a brighter future for all Rhode Island families.

Maximo Arias
Kathleen DiChiara, President & Chair
Ammala Douangsavanh, Secretary
Anthony Fiano
Stephen A. Furtado
Rebecca Kislak, Esq., Vice Chair
José Gonzàlez, EdD
David Hamel, MPA
William H. Hollinshead, MD, MPH
Louis J. Simon, CPA, MST, Treasurer

staff

The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) employs more than 100 staff members whose duties range from providing direct service to families, to supporting our agency-wide advocacy efforts, to helping build effective parent/school/community partnerships. In all, we offer 18 different programs and services to Rhode Islanders. Our administrative offices are located in Cranston, Rhode Island but our field staff and volunteers work in and travel to all parts of the state.

To share your thoughts, suggestions, or ways we can better serve you or others in the community, please call Lisa Schaffran Executive Director, at 401-270-0101 x102 or contact her via email at schaffran@ripin.org. We appreciate and value your input.

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