CHILD & FAMILY - Key Persons
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- Vice President of Finance
My name is Collete Ann Rinkel. I was once a victim, but I am now a hero. In 2021, I almost lost my life to my abusive partner of 8 terrible years. That relationship not only took my self-worth, but it also took my soul; I was a shell of a human and tried to end my own...
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- Vice President of Development & Communications
Longtime Child & Family supporter, Don McCall, is also no stranger to our Board of Directors, having previously served several stints on the board over years, including several years as Board Chair. Don is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, and is Chief Financial Officer of The Newport Hotel Group. Don and his wife Lynn are residents of Saunderstown.
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- General Surgeon in Johnston
Dr. Christopher S. Ottiano is a general surgeon in Johnston, Rhode Island, and is affiliated with Newport Hospital. He also serves as the Medical Director at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and was recently interviewed by the Providence Business News to discuss the history, data, and details related to the "Give Me a Boost!" pediatric car safety seat program at Hasbro Children's Hospital. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is a resident of Middletown, RI.
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- Senior Director of Permanency
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- Senior Director of Family Preservation Programs
A Rhode Islander for ten years, Jean Burditt of Jamestown is a retired librarian and educator with a Masters in Library Science from Emory University. Jeannie has been an active and energetic volunteer for Child & Family, most recently on the 34th and 35th Annual Taste of Newport event committees. She and her husband Fred have four children and two grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jess Kennedy joined the Child & Family Board of Directors at the start of 2020. A Florida native, she was voted most likely to succeed in her graduating class. Jess, a graduate of the University of Florida with a law degree from Florida State University, is a real estate law expert and the co-founder and General Counsel/CCO of Beeline, a fintech lender, based in Middletown. Jess has held a number of senior leadership and committee positions in the private practice and the business community. Her past volunteer experience includes guardian ad litem work for children under state care in Florida. Jess and her family live in Portsmouth.
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- Assistant General Counsel at IGT
Julia Techentin is Assistant General Counsel at IGT, a global provider of lotteries and gaming machines. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, Julia is a longtime and dedicated supporter of the mission of Child & Family. She is experienced in Compliance with Law, Corporate Governance, and Data Privacy. She also is the sister of our current Chair member, Sara Hiebner. Julia and her husband Jeffrey live in North Kingstown and have three adult children ages 23-26.
Kelly Power is the Director in the Center for Community Engagement and Service at Salve Regina University where she has spent over 18 years engaging students in the needs of the community. Kelly earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a Master's degree in Higher Education from Springfield College. While she is new to the board, Kelly is an avid supporter of Child and Family. She has spent 4 years on the development committee and collectively her 4 boys participated for 10 years in the Sandpipers Early Learning Center childcare program.
Kelly is excited to join the board and continue contributing to Child and Family on a deeper level. She also looks forward to working with and learning from like-mind professionals to strengthens the lives of Rhode Island Families.
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- Assistant Vice President at Gatehouse Management, Inc
Kim Rohm is an Assistant Vice President at Gatehouse Management, Inc., an industry leader in the development and management of affordable apartment communities. She earned a Graduate Certificate from Northeastern University in Project Management, a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from the University of Rhode Island, and studied voice at Boston University and New England Conservatory's Extension Division. A passionate public-school advocate, she was a member of the East Side Public Education Coalition, the Providence Parent Advisory Council, and has served on the leadership team of the PTOs of her children's elementary, middle and public schools. Kim is particularly interested in Child & Family's supportive housing program. She is excited to join the Board and to contribute to Child & Family.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
Kristine Hendrickson joined the Child & Family Board of Directors in November 2019. Ms. Hendrickson is the Associate Vice President, University Relations and Chief Communications Officer for Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Ms. Hendrickson received a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and a master's degree from Universiteit van Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Her professional background includes work in broadcast production and reporting, conferences and special events, sponsorships and promotions. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at both Salve Regina University and the University of Rhode Island and is the advisor to Salve Regina's student dance organization, SRU Dance. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and PRSA Southeastern New England, and also volunteers her time with the Newport Gulls, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL), and other local organizations. She was inducted into the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame in 2019.
Lamel J. Moore has previously worked in Child & Family's Residential Program. He currently serves as the Community Connections & partnership Liaison for the Pawtucket School Department. Previously Mr. Moore has served as the Executive Director/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Webster - Dudley and as Executive Director of the Greater Providence YMCA Providence Branch. Outside of work, Lamel serves as a board member for Aids Care Ocean State (ACOS) and is a regional volunteer in Sigma Pi Fraternity, Intl. He also enjoys competing in Crossfit competitions, spending time with his wife and daughter, and competing in local homebrew competitions. Lamel is also a recent graduate of the Leadership Rhode Island (Rho II) Class.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Board of Directors
- Audit Director and Senior Vice President at Bank of America
Leonard Ramos joined the Child & Family Board of Directors in June 2021. Mr. Ramos is the Audit Director and Senior Vice President at Bank of America. He has been working in the banking industry for over 20 years. He received his degree from Providence College and began his career at Tides Family Services as a Caseworker and worked part-time at the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket where he assisted the At-Risk Youth in Central Falls and Pawtucket. He has served on various committees and boards throughout his career. Mr. Ramos has always had a strong interest in giving back to the community.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- President
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- President of Lichtenstein Associates, Inc
Michael Lichtenstein is the President of Lichtenstein Associates, Inc., a Rhode Island-based specialized healthcare consultancy with national reach. His firm provides technical assistance to community health center leadership, management staff, and boards of directors in the areas of governance, fiscal, and clinical operations. Michael began his career in the nonprofit sector in 1974. Michael has a BA degree in Sociology from the University of RI and an MS degree in Applied Management from Lesley University. He is certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. He is also certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. Michael and his wife Deb live in Jamestown where they raised their two daughters. They enjoy spending time with family and especially playing with their five grandchildren. Michael received his bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master's degree in Applied Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
Michael Lichtenstein is the President of Lichtenstein Associates, Inc., a Rhode Island-based specialized healthcare consultancy with national reach. His firm provides technical assistance to community health center leadership, management staff, and boards of directors in the areas of governance, fiscal, and clinical operations. Michael began his career in the nonprofit sector in 1974. Michael has a BA degree in Sociology from the University of RI and an MS degree in Applied Management from Lesley University. He is certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. He is also certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. Michael and his wife Deb live in Jamestown where they raised their two daughters. They enjoy spending time with family and especially playing with their five grandchildren. Michael received his bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master's degree in Applied Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Patricia Holliday held the position of Vice President of Human Resources on Child & Family's Agency Leadership Team for many years. She has always had a passion for the mission of Child & Family and hopes to continue to support the agency as a Board of Directors member. She is now a Global Talent Management and Human Resources Executive with an accomplished history in the private for-profit & public service industry. She is a skilled leader knowledgeable in all aspects of HR and DE required to capably manage a global HR team. A deeply committed Human Resources professional proud to support the good we do for employees and the strategic role we play for the businesses.
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- Vice President of Performance, Quality & Improvement
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- Vice President, Commercial Lending for BayCoast Bank
Sara Hiebner is currently serving as Vice President, Commercial Lending for BayCoast Bank. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. She has previously served on the the Ft. Adams Trust board of directors and has extensive fundraising experience having raised over $200,000 for a charitable research organization. Sara recently moved to Providence's East Side and loves to walk, read, go to the beach, and enjoy her favorite Newport restaurants- Stoneacre Brasserie and Fluke, She currently sits as the Committee Chair for Child & Family's Development Committee.
Following a successful career in sales management for the hotel industry, Sharon Alemany of Newport now leverages her professional experience and diverse talents by volunteering for organizations that strengthen families and communities. Sharon is committed to helping to enhance the quality of life for both children and adults. She has held several positions with organizations such as the South Providence Neighborhood Ministries. She currently sits as the Committee Chair for Child & Family's Special Events Committee. Sharon and her husband recently moved to East Falmouth. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an avid watercolor artist, and a grandmother of four.
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- Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at BankNewport
Siobhan Kits van Heyningen is a Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at BankNewport. She and her husband moved to Newport, RI, shortly before the COVID-19 Pandemic started. Now that Ms. van Heyningen owns a home in Newport, she is looking for more opportunities to get involved and contribute to the local community. She is particularly drawn to Child & Family's programs for children and teens, and its focus on ensuring that the most vulnerable in our community have access to a safe housing, counseling, and treatment. Ms. van Heyningen has an MBA from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor's degree from Yale University.