Board of Directors

Patricia Stout, DNP, APRN-CNP

Co-Chair

Dr. Patricia Stout is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner with a specialty in primary care nursing.  She has taught both undergraduate and graduate students at the College of Nursing at the University of RI and works collaboratively with Intercultural Nursing, Inc.  Patricia was recently granted Professor Emeritus from the University of RI.

Patricia serves as Chair of the Board for the Partnership where she has lent her extensive experience in cancer prevention strategy and educational focus since joining in 2017.   She is currently the Director of the Board, is a member of the Steering Committee and General Board as well as being involved in the Governance, Strategic Planning, Fundraising efforts and the Oral Health Task Force for the organization.

Linda Dzobiek, RN

Co-Chair

Linda is a volunteer and cancer advocate in addition to her role on the board of the PRCRI.   As a cancer survivor, she has over 50 years of nursing experience having worked as the VP of Clinical Services, Crossroads Healthcare for the Homeless, Infection Control Coordinator, Surgical ICU, Medical Surgery, and Research.  Her keen interests are in the areas of survivorship,  Education and Policy/Advocacy.  She joins the board in 2024. 

Jeremy Lawton, MBA

Treasurer

In his role as Treasurer, Jeremy lends the Partnership his experience and in-depth knowledge of finance and wealth management.  He is on the team of advisors at Wealth Management Resources in Smithfield, RI and has served on the board of the Partnership since 2021 where he has assisted in the board structure and most recently the governance committee.