Our Team

TRAINEES

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Beatrice, 2018

Elelwa, 2018

Afisa, 2018

Monique, 2018

Furaha, 2018

MWARVITA, 2018

AAMINA, 2018

SOLAIRE, 2017

SIFA, 2017

MARIE, 2017

SOLANGE, 2017

NZITONDA, 2017

AMINA, 2017

MUREKATETE, 2017

FARANSWAZI, 2017

DEVOTE, 2016

MAHA, 2016

SAFARI, 2016

UZAMUKUNDA, 2016

MEDIA, 2016

GERVAIS, 2015

ZERA, 2009

MAN, 2009

BERITA, 2009

STAFF

keith, executive directorKeith, who co-founded the Providence Granola Project and now directs Beautiful Day, is our jack-of-all-trades and chief bottle washer. He's still getting used to the idea of becoming social entrepreneur and granola tycoon. — keith, executive director
Keith, who co-founded the Providence Granola Project and now directs Beautiful Day, is our jack-of-all-trades and chief bottle washer. He's still getting used to the idea of becoming social entrepreneur and granola tycoon.

Vivian, administrative assistantOriginally from Iraq, Vivian has been our admin assistant for the last year, managing various aspects of bookkeeping, invoicing, customer service, payroll and generally holding us together. — Vivian, administrative assistant
Originally from Iraq, Vivian has been our admin assistant for the last year, managing various aspects of bookkeeping, invoicing, customer service, payroll and generally holding us together.

EVON, Chef, kitchen manager and TrainerEvon, originally from Iraq, has been with us almost from the very beginning when we perfecting our recipes and sticking black and white labels on tin-tie bags. She has coached every trainee in our kitchen. And … — EVON, Chef, kitchen manager and Trainer
Evon, originally from Iraq, has been with us almost from the very beginning when we perfecting our recipes and sticking black and white labels on tin-tie bags. She has coached every trainee in our kitchen. And if you think our granola is perfect--well you can bet it's becauase of her.

REBECCA, Director of Strategic partnershipsRebecca has been involved in the adult literacy field for over 25 years, as a teacher, career adviser, and counselor. She feels she has the best job in the world, hanging out with amazing people and giving … — REBECCA, Director of Strategic partnerships
Rebecca has been involved in the adult literacy field for over 25 years, as a teacher, career adviser, and counselor. She feels she has the best job in the world, hanging out with amazing people and giving them the chance to support this great organization.

BOLAJoKO, Assistant kitchen manager, TRainerBola, originally from Nigeria, joined us as our Servesafe expert, after graduating from the Amos House culinary program. If you'd like to learn how to mix 250 lbs of granola in an evening, she'll be happy … — BOLAJoKO, Assistant kitchen manager, TRainer
Bola, originally from Nigeria, joined us as our Servesafe expert, after graduating from the Amos House culinary program. If you'd like to learn how to mix 250 lbs of granola in an evening, she'll be happy to provide a lesson. Just stop by.

MAITHAM, SALES REPresentative AND TRAINERMaitham Talal is sales rep and trainer at the Hope Street Summer and Wintertime Farmers Market in Pawtucket. He also manages many of our wraparound services, like all those midnight rides home for our trainee… — MAITHAM, SALES REPresentative AND TRAINER
Maitham Talal is sales rep and trainer at the Hope Street Summer and Wintertime Farmers Market in Pawtucket. He also manages many of our wraparound services, like all those midnight rides home for our trainees after a kitchen shift.

ZAID, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY MANAGERZaid, originally from Iraq, is our shipping and delivery manager, and longtime sales representative and trainer at the Coastal Growers' Farmers Market. — ZAID, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY MANAGER
Zaid, originally from Iraq, is our shipping and delivery manager, and longtime sales representative and trainer at the Coastal Growers' Farmers Market.

Ngun, Production assistant — Ngun, Production assistant

meggean, director of operations and training — meggean, director of operations and training

Antoine Nzeyimana, Operations Assistant & Market Training Manager

IMAN, PRODUCTION AND TRAINING ASSISTANT — IMAN, PRODUCTION AND TRAINING ASSISTANT

Ron Ward, Marketing and Sales

BOARD oF DIRECTORS

Janet Isserlis, Board President | Educator — Janet Isserlis, Board President | Educator

Tino Chow, Member | Founder and CEO, Giant Shoulders — Tino Chow, Member | Founder and CEO, Giant Shoulders

Cindy Mauch, Member | Retired COO, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island — Cindy Mauch, Member | Retired COO, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island

William Shuey, Member | President Emeritus, Dorcas International Institute of RI — William Shuey, Member | President Emeritus, Dorcas International Institute of RI

Geoff Gordon, Treasurer | CEO, Photobooth Planet — Geoff Gordon, Treasurer | CEO, Photobooth Planet

B. Allyn Copp, Member | Teacher, Durfee High School — B. Allyn Copp, Member | Teacher, Durfee High School

Mike Mitchell, Member | HIAS, Associate Vice President, US Programs — Mike Mitchell, Member | HIAS, Associate Vice President, US Programs

Susan Thurston, Esq, Member | Clerk of Court for the RI Division of US Bankruptcy Court — Susan Thurston, Esq, Member | Clerk of Court for the RI Division of US Bankruptcy Court

Andrew Brownsword, Member | Travis Roy Foundation — Andrew Brownsword, Member | Travis Roy Foundation

Sandra Enos, Member | Associate Professor, Bryant University — Sandra Enos, Member | Associate Professor, Bryant University

Clement Shabani, Member | Co-Founder & Project Manager, Women’s Refugee Center — Clement Shabani, Member | Co-Founder & Project Manager, Women’s Refugee Center