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History of Best Buddies Rhode Island\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Best Buddies Rhode Island has been in operation since 2010 working to enrich the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through our Friendship program, and Leadership Development program. To date, Best Buddies is impacting the lives of over 1,300 youth with and without IDD throughout Rhode Island.<\/p>\n

The success of our programs is due in large part to our local Advisory Board members, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, foundation support, and a team of extremely devoted staff!<\/p>\n

To learn more about our programs, local events and BBRI news, keep exploring our website, or visit us on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][\/vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”STAFF DIRECTORY”][vc_column_text]

Best Buddies in MA & RI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Statewide Staff<\/strong><\/span>
\nState Director – Kara Falcone<\/a>
\nDirector, Development – Katelyn Labarre<\/a>
\nDeputy Director, Transitions Programs – Julianne Sullivan<\/a>
\nDeputy Director, Programs – Aly Formichella<\/a>
\nDirector, Jobs – Shiloh Murray<\/a>
\nProgram Supervisor, Jobs – Elizabeth Navarro<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For questions regarding the Best Buddies Challenge, please contact PatrickShaughnessy@bestbuddies.org<\/a>, call 847-241-6382, or visit bestbuddieschallenge.org\/hp\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nBoston, Massachusetts Office<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Regional Headquarters
\nmassachusetts@bestbuddies.org<\/a>
\n529 Main Street, Suite 202
\nBoston, MA 02129
\nPhone: 617.778.0522
\nBESTBUDDIES.ORG\/MARI<\/a><\/p>\n

Coordinator, Operations – Mia Cronin<\/a>
\nEmployment Consultants – Marlise Gilliam<\/a>, Allison Greinert<\/a>, &\u00a0 Jeffrey Hoffman\u00a0<\/a>
\nManager, Work-Based Learning – Lindsay Agro<\/a>
\nLead Manager, Transitions Program –\u00a0Caroline Kiddie<\/a>
\nProgram Managers – Jacob Brown<\/a>, Maya Wernick <\/a>&\u00a0 Jack Perry<\/a>
\nOffice Assistants – Ari Palefski<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Blythe Brown<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/strong><\/span>Worcester, Massachusetts Office<\/strong><\/span>
\nmassachusetts@bestbuddies.org
\n<\/a>51 Union Street, Suite 308
\nWorcester, MA 01606
\nPhone: 617.778.0522
\nBESTBUDDIES.ORG\/MARI<\/a><\/p>\n

Coordinator, Development – Kelly O\u2019Callaghan<\/a>
\nLead Employment Consultant – Audrey Bushey<\/a>
\nEmployment Consultants – Arianna Amoroso<\/a>, Fiona Scharff<\/a>, & Rebekka Farquharson<\/a>
\nManager, Transitions – Julia Long<\/a>
\nLead Program Manager – Michelle Hayes<\/a>
\nOffice Assistant – Tyrone Hicks<\/a><\/p>\n

Cape Cod
\n<\/strong><\/span>Program Supervisor – Pam Miller<\/a>
\nEmployment Consultant – Linda Saffle<\/a><\/p>\n

Rhode Island
\n<\/strong><\/span>Program Manager – Victoria Swillum<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern MA Expansion
\n<\/strong><\/span>Program Manager – Paris Flynn<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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