BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Abdul Saied Calvino, MD

   Surgical Oncologist, Roger Williams Medical Center

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Dr. Calvino wishes to bring a clinical perspective to the efforts of the partnership to improve cancer care in RI.

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Dana D'Alessandro Haseotes, MSW, LICSW, MPH, CST

   Clinical Social Worker, Women & Infants Hospital, Program in Women's Oncology

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Dana was asked to join the Board following her panel discussion during our 2019 Cancer Summit. She has a long history within survivorship and coordinates with Women & Infants' Breast Health Center. 

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Arthur M. Plitt

   Reiki Master Teacher, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

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Arthur is an existing Board member who wishes to promote a fresh, needed energy to the Partnership and fulfill the need he has seen while working at Women & Infants Hospice.

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The Executive Committee

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​Jim Willsey, Chair

   Director of Spiritual Care, Roger Williams Medical Center

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Jim has been involved with The Partnership since it was founded 12 years ago, and has been on the Board for 6 years. He cares strongly about survivorship and helping those who are living with cancer.

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Diane Martins, Co-Chair

   PhD, RN, University of Rhode Island

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Diane is a standing member of the Board for 6 years. She has spent most of her time in collaboration with previous Board members on prevention work and our annual cancer summit. 

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Warren L. Miller, Jr., Ph.D, LICSW, MSW, SAP, BCD, Treasurer

   Assistant Professor, Rhode Island College School of Social Work

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Warren was introduced to the Board by the Dean of Rhode Island College for his work with cancer prevention. His focus is on the LGBTQ+ community and HIV/AIDS, with an emphasis on older men. 

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Patricia Stout, DNP, APRN-CNP, Secretary

   Associate Clinical Professor, University of Rhode Island

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Pat was invited to the Board by Diane Martins. She has worked previously with the Partnership on a HPV work group, assisted with the 2019 Cancer Summit, and enjoys working as a team.

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Advisors to the Board (RIDOH)

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C Kelly Smith, MSW

   Program Manager, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

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George Andoscia, MPH

   MPH, Policy, Systems & Environmental Change Specialist, Comprehensive Cancer     Control Program and Project Coordinator, Rape Prevention Education, Violence &   Injury Prevention Program