About Us

The Rhode Island Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs strives to strengthen and grow the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Together, we are a vehicle for joint decision making, cooperative action and exchange of ideas among six Boys & Girls Clubs across the state. The Alliance works to secure statewide funding and resources, strengthens relationships between Clubs and public and private agencies throughout the state and promotes public awareness of the most pressing issues youth face. 

2024 Rhode Island Alliance Board of Directors 

Each member of our Board of Directors is a leader who has made significant contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement. 

• Jon Duffy, Board President, CEO, Duffy & Shanley
• Thomas Sweeney, Treasurer, Principal, Sweeney  Real Estate & Appraisal
• Jeff Bradley, Board of Director, Senior Vice President  of Community Relations, Bristol County Savings Bank
• Vahid Ownjazayeri, Board of Director, Managing Director,   Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.
•  Talia Brookshire,  Head of People Division & Chief Diversity Officer, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island 
• Andy Troy, Board of Director, Vice President, Cross   Insurance Agency
• Mary Boyce-Johnson, Board of Director, National Director of Metro Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BCCA)
• J.R. Kenny, Board of Director,  Lead Director, Government Relations, BGCA
• Chastity Mitchell, Board of Director, National Vice President, Government Relations, BGCA
• Chad Sclove, Board of Director, Northeast (Metro) Director of Organizational Development, BGCA
•  Katie Smith, Board of Director, Manager Accounting Revenue & Receivables, BGCA
• Melody Watson, Board of Director, Director of RD Club Services, BGCA