NASPA Rhode Island
Region I
NASPA Region I - Rhode Island welcomes you! We are a group made up of professional student affairs administrators in Rhode Island. We develop annual “hot topic” programs, host casual meet-and-greet gatherings, and keep members informed of professional development opportunities in Rhode Island and elsewhere.
Advisory Board
Our state board is comprised of a representative from each of our member institutions.
Jess Raffaele
State Director, Rhode Island
Director for Student Events and Orientation Programs
Bryant University
John J. King, Ed.D
SSAO Representative
Vice President of Student Affairs
Roger Williams University
Joe Berardi
University of Rhode Island Representative
Assistant Director, Community Standards
Sharon Hay
Providence College Representative
Director of Student Activities & Cultural Programming
Michael Cunningham
Community College of Rhode Island Representative
Dean of Students
Tara Stanzione
Roger Williams University Representative
Community Director Department of Residence Life & Housing
Cat Metcalfe
Brown University Representative
Assistant Director, Division of Pre-College and Summer Undergraduate Programs
Bralyn Beathea
Rhode Island College Representative
Assistant Director, McNair Scholars Program
Emily Diomandes
Salve Regina University Representative
Assistant Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator
Kevin Forti
Rhode Island School of Design Representative
Director of Residence Life
Phil Oliveira
Rhode Island School of Design Representative
Coordinator of Student Conduct and Compliance
Nev Kraguljevic
Johnson and Wales University Representative
Director, Residential Life
Emily Betterton
University of Rhode Island Graduate Student Representative
Graduate Hall Director, Department of Housing and Residential Life
