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History of Best Buddies Rhode Island 

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.

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!

To learn more about our programs, local events and BBRI news, keep exploring our website, or visit us on Facebook and Instagram!

STAFF DIRECTORY

Best Buddies in MA & RI

Statewide Staff
State Director – Kara Falcone
Director, Mission Advancement – Katelyn Labarre
Director, Transitions – Julianne Sullivan
Deputy Director, Programs – Aly Formichella
Deputy Director, Eunie’s Buddies – Victoria Swillum
Director, Jobs – Shiloh Murray
Program Supervisor, Jobs – Elizabeth Navarro

 

Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port

For questions regarding the Best Buddies Challenge, please contact PatrickShaughnessy@bestbuddies.org, call 786-960-0639, or visit bestbuddieschallenge.org/hp/.

 


Boston, Massachusetts Office

Regional Headquarters
massachusetts@bestbuddies.org
529 Main Street, Suite 202
Boston, MA 02129
Phone: 617.778.0522
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Coordinator, Operations – Mia Cronin
Coordinator, Development – Kelly O’Callaghan
Employment Consultant – Alli Chapdelaine,  Jeffrey Hoffman, & Jamie Larkin
Manager, Work-Based Learning – Lindsay Agro
Manager, Transitions Program – Michaela McCarthy
Lead, Program Manager – Paris Flynn
Program Managers – Mariam Antoine, Leah Ashton-Facin, & Isabelle Russo
Office Assistants – Ari Palefski & Blythe Brown


Worcester, Massachusetts Office
massachusetts@bestbuddies.org
51 Union Street, Suite 308
Worcester, MA 01606
Phone: 617.778.0522
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Senior Employment Consultant – Audrey Bushey
Lead, Employment Consultants – Fiona Carson &  Lizzy Dean
Employment Consultant – Jacob Brown
Lead Manager, Transitions – Julia Long
Manager, Transitions –  Arianna Amoroso
Senior, Program Manager – Michelle Hayes
Office Assistant – Tyrone Hicks

Ambassadors
Program Manager – Paris Flynn

Cape Cod
Program Supervisor – Pam Miller
Lead, Employment Consultant – Linda Saffle

Western MA
Manager, Mission Advancement – Makayla Syphrit

Rhode Island
Manager, Mission Advancement – Stephen Astone

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