Michael serves as PASA's grant writer and communications point person. Prior to her work at PASA, Michael worked as the Public Programs Manager at San Francisco Zen Center. Michael holds a BA in Art History from the Massachusetts College of Art and an MA in Visual Studies from California College of the Arts.
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Staff
Eric Collins
HR Coordinator
401.490.9599 x100
Eric oversees and coordinates human resources for PASA. Prior to PASA, Eric worked as a substitute teacher for K-8th grade at the Gordon School in East Providence. Eric holds an ME in Curriculum Studies from University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Elizabeth Devaney
Quality Consultant
Elizabeth is PASA's former Deputy Director. She was in charge of heading PASA's quality improvement system and now works closely with PASA as its Quality Consultant. Prior to PASA, she was a Project Director at the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning in Chicago, IL. Elizabeth received a BA degree from Trinity College and an MA degree in social policy, with a concentration in youth and family programs, from the Heller School at Brandeis University.
Patrick Duhon
Director of Expanded Learning
Patrick Duhon works jointly with PASA and PPSD to develop mutually-aligned practices and was responsible for co-designing the AfterZone model. Prior to PASA, Patrick directed the launch of the local City Year AmeriCorps national service program in Seattle. He holds a BA in International Studies from Ohio State University and an MS in Urban Studies from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.
Naomi Jacobs
AfterZone Scholars Coordinator
401.641.0084
As the AfterZone Scholars Coordinator, Naomi manages the citywide AfterZone Summer Scholars Camp, as well as the AfterZone Scholars Program at Roger Williams Middle School, which is a class offered as part of the school day. Prior to joining PASA, she worked at the Park School of Baltimore facilitating a middle school mentorship program. Naomi received her MA in Urban Education Policy from Brown University
Jessie Kerr-Vanderslice
Quality Director
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As the Quality Director, Jessie oversees the quality control of all AfterZone and Hub programs. Prior to PASA, Jessie served as a head teacher both during the day and after-school at Centronia School, a bilingual arts-based school in Washington DC. Jessie received her BA in Textual Studies and Studio Art from Syracuse University, with a minor in Spanish Language and Literature.
Kerri Lemoie
Hub Technology Coordinator
Kerri serves as the Technology Coordinator for The Hub. She is the sole proprietor of Lemoie Consulting, which provides web development and project leadership services to design studios like Schwadesign. A Rhode Island College graduate, Kerri is passionate about the web and open source technology.
Y. Georges Minyayluk, CPA
Finance Director
401.490.9599 x104
As Finance Director, Georges oversees all financial transactions, manages all grants funds received, all contracts, and tracks revenues and expenses. Prior to joining PASA, he served the Assistant Finance Director for the Town of Cumberland, RI. Georges holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Johns Hopkins University and a MS in Accounting and MBA from Northeastern University.
Alejandro Molina
Deputy Director
401.490.9599 x108
As PASA's Deputy Director, Alejandro oversees the growth and implementation of PASA's strategies. Prior to PASA, Alejandro worked with youth in New York City, did program coordination, curriculum development, program design and creation, and asset building. He holds a BA in Sociology from Oswego State University and an MPA from University of Rhode Island.
Robert Pecchia
STEM Coordinator
401.490.9599 x113
Rob collaborates with the Director of Expanded Learning and the Deputy Director on the oversight of STEM programming in the AfterZone. Prior to working for PASA, Rob worked as a field researcher specializing in coastal ecologies and shorebird monitoring for threatened species. Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University.
Allison Quinn
Director of Middle School Initiatives, the AfterZone
401.490.9599 x109
As the Director of Middle School Initiatives, Allison oversees the operations of all of PASA's AfterZone programs. Prior to joining PASA, she participated in the "Kayamandi Project" at Stellenbosch University in South Africa to help develop and implement after-school programming in the surrounding township. Allison received a BA in Art History from Mansfield University.
Robert Randall
Operations Coordinator
401.649.0809
Rob is PASA's Operations Coordinator, helping to organize and facilitate the system-wide structure of
transportation, snack distribution and communications within the
AfterZone. Rob has over 7 years working with youth, from coaching to being a camp counselor, and managing an AfterZone site. Rob holds a BA in English from Rhode Island College.
Hillary Salmons
Executive Director
401.490.9599 x101
In this role, Hillary manages the oversight of PASA and its three strategies. She also has primary responsibility for community engagement and fundraising efforts. Previously, Hillary led an education initiative called Rhode Island Scholars where business leaders spoke to middle school students around the state on the importance of college and taking math and science courses in high school. She also served as the Vice President for Program Development for Health & Education Leadership for Providence (HELP), a now-defunct coalition focused on improving the health and education of the children of Providence. While there, she worked to establish numerous systemic health and education initiatives. Hillary has a MA in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a BA from Harvard University.
Lisa Sampson
Hub Coordinator
401-490-9599 x112
As the Hub Coordinator, Lisa works with the Director of High School Initiatives to help organize the Hub's ELO initiative and oversees the 8th grade to high school transition program. Prior to PASA, Lisa served was the training project leader for City Year Rhode Island. She holds a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY.
AfterZone Staff at Site Management Agencies
Lauren Haynes
Site Coordinator, Esek Hopkins Middle School Managed by Providence Housing Authority
401.641.0068
Lauren oversees the daily operations of the AfterZone at Esek Hopkins Middle School. Before joining PASA, Lauren was a Director and Choreographer for Kids Innovating Stage and Sound in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Lauren recieved a BA in Theatre from Kings College in Pennsylvania.
Emmanuel Janvier
Site Coordinator, Gilbert Stuart Middle School
401.640.0614
Emmanuel oversees the daily operations of the AfterZone at Gilbert Stuart Middle School. Before joining PASA, he served as the Director of Youth Programs at Germantown Neighborhood Center in Quincy, MA. Emmanuel received his BA in Religious Studies from Eastern Nazarene College in Qunicy, MA.
Camely Machado
Site Coordinator, Samuel Bridgham Middle School managed by the John Hope Settlement House
401.473.4123
Camely oversees the daily operations of the AfterZone at DelSesto Middle School. Before joining the PASA team, Camely was the Lead Middle School After School Program Teacher at The Gordon School in East Providence. Camely received a BA in both Film Media and History from the University of Rhode Island.
Brittany Sandbergen
Site Coordinator, Nathan Bishop Middle School
401.641.4520
Brittany oversees the daily operations of the AfterZone at Nathan Bishop Middle School. Prior to joining PASA, Brittany was the 21st CLCC site coordinator for Cranston Public Schools, where she was responsible for planning and organizing a creative and enriching school year, school recesses, and summer programs. She holds a MA in Secondery Education and English.
