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

Vice-Chair: Shante Ross, RI Department of Children, Youth & Families

Secretary: Ted Long, Holland & Knight

Garry Bliss, Prospect Chartercare

Cony Clemens, PVD Prep teacher

Colleen Colarusso, RISE Prep, LLC

Brittany Ortiz, Providence After School Alliance

Laura Rijo Florimon, The Life Initiative

Allegra Scharff, RI Department of Health

Candy Vicente, PVD Prep parent