Our People

Meet The Team

Our people are our strength.

We pride ourselves on a dedicated staff that is passionate about children’s literacy.

Kim Nelson

Director of Community Engagement

Samantha Polon

Director of

Communications

Alicia Monnes

Accountant

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors serve a critical role in supporting the growth, development and governance of Books Are Wings. No compensation is paid to any member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Board.

Board Officers:

Chair: John Geysen

Vice Chair: Nancy Serpa

Treasurer: Amy Gerhard

Secretary: Joyce Ruppell, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Pare Corporation

Board Members:

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Carlene Fonseca, Associate Director Feinstein School of Public Service at Providence College

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Dora Garcia, Business Manager Cox Communications 

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Jill Glickman- Consultant, Project Manager, Outreach and Community Engagement

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Mary Halpin, SVP Human Resources Centreville Bank

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Natalia Lima, VP Community Market Manager II Citizens Bank

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Elyane Terranova, Former  Assistant Director Beautiful Beginnings Early Learning Center

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Ryan Mitchener, Community College of Rhode Island Division of Workforce Partnerships, Director of Workforce Development Program Delivery

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Lauren Jordan, Advancement Director, Genesis Center

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