BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GPBOR is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), disability, ancestral origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and age. This policy of equal opportunity applies to all aspects of the Association’s activities and programs including employment practices, membership policies and volunteer appointments. See a listing of our Past Presidents here.
We are accepting nominations for 2026 officers and directors between 4/1/25 – 5/1/25. Click here to access the nomination form. Questions? Please contact our CEO Suzanne Silva at (401) 274-8383 or via email.
Officers

Ashley Almeida
President

Melissa Rose-Benson
President-Elect

Ratha Kwiat
Treasurer & Corporate Secretary
Directors

John Dolan, III

Shamila Ahmed

Irene Mendez Pena

Victoria Pizzarelli

Fabiola Brunache

Brooke Depot

Deborah Giannini

Coming soon

Kevin Shepherd

Past President serving
as a Director

Agueda Del Borgo
