Leadership
Board of Directors

Jeremiah Shafir

Chair

Mary Louise Cavanaugh

Vice Chair

Lorrie Burns

Secretary

Jennifer Violette

Treasurer

Liz Beretta-Perik

Sharon Cameron Lawn

Eli Dana

Jonathan Duffy

Mark Egan



Heather Flaherty

Richard Galvin

Sherri Grace

Thomas Healy

Carla Lawrence

Ray Malone

Charlotte Marshall

Spencer McCombe

Mike Melillo

Ann Mencoff


Sue Metzger

Mike Newsome

Carlo Rossell

Jennifer Saia

Patrick Sheerin



Meet Our Staff

Joe Pratt

Executive Director & CEO

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Joe joined the Club in January 2014 from the Office of the Rhode Island General Treasurer, Gina Raimondo, where he was Deputy Treasurer and Chief of Administration. Prior to the Treasury, he was with Fidelity Investments, Bryant University and United Way of Rhode Island. He brings a wealth of experience in the public and private sector developing successful community partnerships, building philanthropic support and leading transformational change. Joe resides in Newport with his wife, Lesley, and their three sons. He is a graduate of Providence College and a proud alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.

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Joe Tomchak

Assistant Executive Director

Ext. 116

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Kelley Coen

Director of Development

Ext. 117

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Lyn Wooten

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Ext. 115

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Jennifer Bailey

Front Office, Facilities & Director of Outreach Ext. 110 & 112

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Jennifer Marshall

Front Office Administrative Assistant

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Crete E. Clifford

Development & Marketing Manager

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Farrah Gabrian

Development & Marketing Officer

Ext.113

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Deirdre Murphy

Grant Writer

Ext. 140

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Sheryl Watson

Director of Aquatics

Ext. 128

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Haeden Watson-Scott

Group 3 Coordinator & Lifeguard

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Audrey Bright

Kids Clubhouse Director

Ext. 126

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Mike Coelho

Director of Operations &

Member Experience Ext. 119

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Robert O'Neill

Director of Operations & Member Experience Ext. 142

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Marlin DaCruz

Director of Teens & Music

Ext.125

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Thomas Darnowski

Program & Outreach Coordinator

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Chanelle Butler

Program Facilitator & Assistant Camp Director Ext. 123

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Nina Beatrice

Kids Clubhouse Assistant Director

Ext. 138

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Sheila Rivera

Kids Clubhouse Program Coordinator

Ages 10-13

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Bennett

Kids Clubhouse Program Coordinator,

Ages 5-7

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Jeffrey Cornell

Director of Recreation & Safety

Ext.132

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Blake Boutiette

Director of Athletics & Camp

Ext. 124

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Charlene Traynum

Family Engagement & Outreach Coordinator Ext. 156

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Leslie Unangst

Transportation Coordinator

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John Unangst

Properties Team

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Chester Bliss Hall

Properties Team

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Ethan Southworth

Kids Clubhouse Food Service

Coordinator & Facilities Staff

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