Our People
Meet The Team
Our people are our strength.
We pride ourselves on a dedicated staff that is passionate about children’s literacy.
Jocelynn White
Executive Director
Kim Nelson
Director of Community Engagement
Samantha Polon
Director of
Communications
Alison Aguiar
Outreach Coordinator
Alicia Monnes
Accountant
Michele Pinault
Program Manager
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, Product Marketing Manager for HMI Performance Incentives
Vice Chair: Nancy Serpa, IT Program Manager for Sensata Technologies
Treasurer: Amy Gerhard: Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Pare Corporation
Secretary: Joyce Ruppell, Consultant for the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children
Board Members:
Carlene Fonseca, Associate Director Feinstein School of Public Service at Providence College
Dora Garcia, Business Manager Cox Communications
Jill Glickman- Consultant, Project Manager, Outreach and Community Engagement
Mary Halpin, SVP Human Resources Centreville Bank
Natalia Lima, VP Community Market Manager II Citizens Bank
Ryan Mitchner, Community College of Rhode Island Division of Workforce Partnerships, Director of Workforce Development Program Delivery
We are looking for new team members, a driver and summer program staff. These team members will support with transporting our book collection and supporting youth in literacy activities during the summer months.
Please see the PDFs below for full job descriptions and how to apply.