AICU Rhode Island works with Government Relations Executives from each of the eight member institutions to address state and federal legislation items that could have an impact on independent on higher education in Rhode Island.

Government Relations Executives:

  • Brown University
    Albert A. Dahlberg, Assistant VP, Government and Community Relations
    Steve Gerencser, Associate Director of Government Relations
    Joshua Corria, Assistant Director of City Relations
  • Bryant University
    Edinaldo Tebaldi, VP of Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness
  • Johnson & Wales University
    Emily Gilcreast, University Secretary
  • New England Institute of Technology
    Scott Freund, Executive Vice President
  • Providence College
    Steve Maurano, Associate VP for Public Affairs, Community and Government Relations
    Alycia Pessoa, Associate Director of Public Affairs, Community and Government Relations
  • Rhode Island School of Design
    Bethany Costello, Executive Director, Center of Community Partnerships
  • Roger Williams University
    Brian Williams, Chief of Staff
  • Salve Regina University
    Jim Ludes, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives