The AICU Rhode Island is led by the presidents of our eight member institutions.
Kelli J. Armstrong
Chair, Board of Directors
Dr. Kelli Armstrong became the eighth president of Salve Regina in July 2019, bringing to the University a rich variety of academic and administrative experiences.
Ross Gittell
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Distinguished economist and economic development expert Dr. Ross Gittell is the ninth president of Bryant University. Prior to this, he served as Chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH).
Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P.
Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors
A native of Westport, Mass., Father Sicard was named Providence College’s 13th president on Oct. 4, 2019, and he took office on July 1, 2020.
Christina H. Paxson
Member, Board of Directors
Christina Paxson is the nineteenth president of Brown University and Professor of Economics and Public Policy.
Marie Bernardo-Sousa
Member, Board of Directors
Marie Bernardo-Sousa became president of the Providence Campus of Johnson & Wales University on March 19, 2019.
Richard I. Gouse
Member, Board of Directors
Richard I. Gouse became the president of New England Institute of Technology in 1971.
Crystal Williams
Member, Board of Directors
Crystal Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice are essential to transforming our society. Williams has more than two decades of higher education experience.
Ioannis Miaoulis
Member, Board of Directors
Ioannis Miaoulis, became the 11th president of Roger Williams University in August 2019.