Board of Directors

PVD Prep is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors meets in person at 155 Harrison Street. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the Board of Directors during public comment. The calendar of meetings and minutes from past meetings are available via the Secretary of State’s website.

Chair: Chace Baptista, Providence Public School Department (expiring 2026)

Vice-Chair: Shante Ross, RI Department of Children, Youth & Families (expiring 2024)

Treasurer: Laura Rijo Florimon, The Life Initiative (expiring 2025)

Secretary: Ted Long, Holland & Knight (expiring 2025)

Garry Bliss, Prospect Chartercare (expiring 2025)

Colleen Colarusso, RISE Prep, LLC (expiring 2025)

Brittany Ortiz, Providence After School Alliance (expiring 2024)

Fred Saunders, PVD Prep teacher (expiring 2024)

Allegra Scharff, RI Department of Health (expiring 2027)

Irene Yibirin, PVD Prep parent (expiring 2024)