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THE STAFF & TRUSTEES OF McAULEY MINISTRIESOUR STAFF
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Board of Trustees
Listing and CommitteesBoard of Trustees
Barbara Haynes
Executive Director, McAuley Ministries
Jeanne Barry, RSM
Retired Education Administrator
1st Term: 12/1/16-7/31/19
Sisters of Mercy
2nd Term: 8/1/19-7/31/22
Expertise on Mission
Sister Jeanne is a Sister of Mercy for 64 years, who entered the Sisters of Mercy in Connecticut and is now part of the recently formed Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. She retired as an Elementary Educator after 54 years in education with 22 years as a teacher of primary grades and 32 years as an Administrator in various schools in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Degrees: BA from Diocesan Teachers College, MA from University of St. Joseph, and Sixth Year in Administration- Supervision from Southern Connecticut State University.
Sheila Harrington, RSM
Retired Educator, Sisters of Mercy
1st Term: 4/29/21 – 4/28/24
Expertise on Mission
Sister Sheila is a Sister of Mercy for 57 years. Ministries: Teacher of English as a second language to Spanish speaking children, parish worker with the elderly, missionary in Honduras and Director of Formation for Honduran women seeking to become Sisters of Mercy, Member of the Sisters of Mercy of Providence Leadership Team, Spanish teacher at the Lower School at St. Mary Academy, Bay View, Liaison to McAuley Ministries, McAuley Board Member and finally teacher to adult immigrants and refugees preparing for citizenship.
Judith Rametta
President, StarTrak Studios, Inc.
1st Term: 8/1/21 – 7/31/24
Marketing/Communications, Business Operations
Judy is an executive producer, educator and longtime supporter of McAuley Ministries and its missions. She began her professional life as a journalist and copywriter, and for the past 30 years, works with her husband, John Rametta, to produce all types of audio-visual commercials and programs at their business, StarTrak Studios. Judy is also an adjunct professor of English at Three Rivers Community College. Degrees: BS in Journalism from Boston University’s School of Public Communication and MA in English from The University of Rhode Island.
Maura Legare
Marketing Consultant
1st Term: 8/1/21 – 7/31/24
Marketing and Communication
After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Maura spent several years in PR with the Big East Conference in Providence. While raising her three children full time, she has been able to combine her marketing background and passion for volunteerism by serving in various roles at Our Lady of Mercy School, where she experienced first-hand the mission of Catherine McAuley, as well as the Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation and LaSalle Academy.
Scott Camirand
Retired Regional Manager, Amica
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Scott is a retired property and casualty insurance professional who spent his entire career with the Amica Insurance Company. Volunteerism has always been a priority for him in the form of filling varied leadership roles for several non-profit organizations. Scott graduated from Boston University with a BS in Business Administration and secured a Certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame.
Joseph Andrade
President, Home & Commercial – Gem Plumbing & Heating
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Facilities Management
Joe became a member of the GEM team in 2002, as Director of Operations. He still holds current licenses as a Master Plumber and Pipefitter in the tri-state area, as well as a degree in Business Management. Joe’s affiliation with McAuley Ministries began several years ago when he began attending GEM sponsored events with McAuley Village and McAuley House. He is also an active volunteer with the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Joe resides in Smithfield with his wife and two children.
Meghan Hopkins
Associate, Nixon Peabody LLP
1st Term: 3/1/22 to 2/28/25
Legal and Government Relations
Meghan joined Nixon Peabody in the Fall of 2016 and is currently a member of the firm’s health care group and corporate practice. Meghan represents health care and general corporate clients in various transactional, regulatory, and operational matters. Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Meghan spent a year clerking at the Rhode Island Supreme Court for now-retired Justice Gilbert Indeglia. This is Meghan’s first opportunity to serve on a board of a nonprofit and she looks forward to helping the McAuley Ministries further its missions. Degrees: BA from the University of Connecticut and JD from Roger Williams University School of Law
Pamela Alarie
VP, Human Resources -The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Human Resources
Pam joined Beacon Mutual in 2002 as the Vice President of Human Resources and has built and organized the company’s Human Resources Department. She is a member of Beacon’s Senior Management Team and partners with other company executives and the Board of Directors to develop and execute the strategic plans of the organization. Pam also has extensive experience with boards and affiliations including professional and nonprofit organization from the American Heart Association RI to Leadership RI and many more. Education: Business Communications from the University of Rhode Island and Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management from Boston University & Northeast Human Resources Association.
Kirsten DiChiappari
VP, US Client Services – Upland BlueVenn
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Marketing and Communications
Kirsten currently heads US Customer Success for Upland BlueVenn, a global software company. She previously worked for many years in marketing consulting, including owning and managing her own agency. Kirsten began community-focused work alongside her family in New Jersey and since then has worked with numerous non-profit organizations across Rhode Island and Southcoast Massachusetts, like the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, where she earned the Chamber Member Service Award. Kirsten resides in Bristol with her husband and children. Degrees: BA from Providence College and MSM from Lesley University.
Barbara Hart
SVP, Credit Risk – The Washington Trust Company
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Finance and Operations
Barbara has been with The Washington Trust Company for 24 years in Commercial Lending and Credit Risk roles. She is also on the Finance Committee of Leadership RI (LRI). Barbara is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, holding a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Management. Additionally, she is an LRI 2011 alumni. Volunteering is a focus at Washington Trust and Barbara consistently participates in many events sponsored by the bank to support local communities.
Anthony Botelho
SVP, Commercial Banking – The Washington Trust Company
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Finance and Operations
Tony joined the Commercial Lending leadership team at Washington Trust, spearheading commercial lending growth efforts and leading the Cash Management and Small Business Lending teams. He has spent more than 37 years in various positions with both local and regional banking institutions and is active in the community. Tony has served as an adjunct professor at Babson College, the Community College of Rhode Island and Bryant University. Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Business Administration from Bryant University.
Scott Grace
President, Garage Headquarters
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Facilities Management
Scott is the owner and founder of several residential and commercial construction businesses including Garage Headquarters, Overhead Door of Providence and New Bedford, Specified Building Products and DoorWall Corp. His volunteer experiences range from the library and coaching in his hometown of Jamestown to support of the Seabees and the Beavertail Lighthouse. Scott plans to serve McAuley’s missions and involve his three children in that service as well.
Michael Raia
President & Founder, Half Street Strategic Consulting, LLC
1st Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Communication and Government Relations
Mike served as RI Governor Gina Raimondo’s most senior communications advisor through her first term in office and he helped her win reelection. He also worked as VP of Strategic Communications at Johnson & Wales University and held top communication posts at the RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services, for the Mayor of Providence, at the Maryland Labor Department and for the Lt. Gov. of Maryland. Mike lives in Barrington with his wife and two children. Degrees: BA in Political Science from Providence College and MA in Political Communications from George Washington University.
Committees FY 2021-2022
Executive Committee
Judith Rametta (Chairperson)
Scott Camirand (Co-Chairperson & Treasurer)
Maura Legare (Secretary)
Sister Jeanne Barry (Sister of Mercy)
Megan Hopkins (Chairperson of Governance and Human Resources)
Trustee Governance and Human Resources
Meghan Hopkins (Chairperson)
Pamela Alarie
Kirsten DiChiappari
Finance and Audit
Scott Camirand (Chairperson)
Anthony Botelho
Barbara Hart
Communications and Development
Maura Legare (Chairperson)
Mike Raia
Kirsten DiChiappari
Anthony Botelho
Yvette Kenner
Rev. Michele Matott
Andres Montoya
Facilities
Joseph Andrade (Chairperson)
Scott Grace
Barbara Hart
Mission
Jeanne Barry, RSM (Chairperson)
Sister Sheila Harrington
Pam Alerie
Mike Raia
Yvette Kenner
Rev. Michele Matott
Andres Montoya
About Us
McAuley Ministries is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and rooted in the ideals of its founder, Catherine McAuley. Our ministries provide the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, health services, emotional support and guidance, and respect for the most vulnerable in our community through our core values of Hospitality, Compassion, and Dignity.