May is Older Americans Month!
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ACTION ALERT- WE NEED YOU!
EMAIL Support for S-693
EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS
You need to include your name and that you support H 5529 in your email and send to: Slegisaltion@rilegislature.gov
1PM on May 15, 2025
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SACRI needs your support to continue our work to advocate, educate and legislate for RI's Older adults and adults with disabilities.
Board of Directors & Staff
Board of Directors
Kathleen McKeon, Chair
Michael Cassidy, Vice- Chair
Rose Andriole , Secretary
Kamila Barzykowski, Treasurer
Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, Director
Deborah Burton, Director
Diane Santos, Director
Guia Sanchez, Director
Robert Cox, Director
Terry Fogerty, Director
Jeanne Gattegno, Director
Vincent Marzullo, Director
Susan Saccoccia-Olson, Director
Charlene F. Traynum, Director
Carol Anne Costa, Executive Director
Carol Anne comes to SACRI from a lengthy career in public service, including working in the Raimondo Administration and most recently as the Constituent Service Coordinator for the RI Office of Attorney General. She gained valuable institutional knowledge at the state and federal levels in positions including Superior Court Clerk in the Rhode Island Judiciary and heading the Court’s Education Initiative, Justice Rules; Executive Director of National Utility Contractors of RI (NUCARI) and her managerial role at the Johnston Housing Authority.
“Inspiring people to think, act, and advocate in their own best interest is something I believe in deeply, but more, something I do well. I am eager to begin to mobilize people, achieve legislative power, and improve the quality of life for older Rhode Islanders through effective advocacy.”
Carol was a contributing writer and photographer for The Valley Breeze and The Rhode Island Catholic, and a Mindsetter columnist for GoLocal Media.
Carol earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rhode Island College, holds certifications in public housing and education, and is an inductee of the RI Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame and recipient of the Governor John Notte Award for public access programming.
About Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island
Karen Hollands- Administrator
Mureen Maigret- Policy Advisor
Mureen Maigret- Policy Advisor
Karen Hollands comes to SACRI from her role as Data Base Administrator for the Diocese of Providence. Karen also heads up administration and operations of the Liverpool International Soccer academy. She is proficient in property management and real estate closing support. Karen holds various certifications in data base management. Karen
Karen Hollands comes to SACRI from her role as Data Base Administrator for the Diocese of Providence. Karen also heads up administration and operations of the Liverpool International Soccer academy. She is proficient in property management and real estate closing support. Karen holds various certifications in data base management. Karen enjoys volunteering and mentoring. She is a tremendous asset to the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI.
Mureen Maigret- Policy Advisor
Mureen Maigret- Policy Advisor
Mureen Maigret- Policy Advisor
Maureen Maigret, Policy Advisor
Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA, is a consultant to the Senior Agenda Coalition on long term care and elder services policy. Maureen brings a wealth of both policy and political expertise to her work. She has served as Director of the RI Department of Elderly Affairs, a 5-term elected State Representative
Maureen Maigret, Policy Advisor
Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA, is a consultant to the Senior Agenda Coalition on long term care and elder services policy. Maureen brings a wealth of both policy and political expertise to her work. She has served as Director of the RI Department of Elderly Affairs, a 5-term elected State Representative from Warwick, and Policy Director for former Lt. Governor Charles Fogarty.
Ms. Maigret worked as a registered nurse in various health care settings for twenty years prior to her positions in state government. She has received awards from numerous organizations for her leadership in public policy and advocacy. Maureen also consults with a number of other organizations on matters of long term care.
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