Senior and Program Leadership
Meet the Tri-County Team of dedicated, experienced individuals who are passionate about bettering the lives of others in their community, and treating others with dignity and respect, regardless of their financial situation. Led by President and CEO, Joseph DeSantis, the Leadership Team takes a hands-on approach to daily operations.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
President and CEO
Joseph R. DeSantis
(401) 519-1900
Executive Assistant
Paula Morris
(401) 519-1900
Chief Operating Officer
Brenda Dowlatshahi
(401) 519-1900
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kristen Edward
(401) 519-1943
Human Resources Director
Lori Mahoney
(401) 519-1902
Chief Information Officer
Nghia Tieu
(401) 330-5583
Communications and Corporate Compliance Director
Jennifer Papagolos
(401) 330-5579
Director of Community and Legislative Affairs
Richard DelFino, III
(401)330-5584
Executive Coordinator for Washington County Programs
Margaret (Peggy) McGovern
(401) 789-3016 ext. 2321
Facilities and Grounds Director
Joseph Russo
(401) 519-1997
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Health Center Director
Brenda Dowlatshahi
(401) 519-1900
Medical Director
Karen Lachapelle, APRN
(401) 519-1940
Director of Integrated, and Outpatient Behavioral Health
Jennifer Caffrey, LICSW
(401) 519-1940
Director of Practice Management, Health Center
Jessica Gormley
(401) 519-1990
HIT and Quality Director, Health Center
Ann-Marie Barone
(401) 519-1940
Dental Director
Daniel Kane, DMD
(401) 519-1940
Head Start Director
Rhonda Farrell
(401) 519-1926
Emergency Services and Energy Program Director
Stephanie DiTusa
(401) 519-1917
Employment, Education and Training Director
Justin Waranis
(401) 351-2750
Senior and Disabled Adult Services Director
Regina Spirito
(401) 709-2643
Family Care Community Partnership Director
Margaret Teehan
(401) 789-3016 ext. 2315
Joyful Learning Child Academy Program Director
Laurie Armando, M.Ed.
(401) 789-2244
Victims of Crime Advocacy Program (VOCA) Director
William Morrissette
(401) 519-1916
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Director
Casey Sardo, RD, LDN
(401) 519-1933
Prevention Director, SPC Regional Prevention Task Force Director
Patricia Sweet
(401) 519-1903
Health Equity Zone Director, Serving Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence
Lisa Kennedy
(401) 349-6969