Volunteerism

SSP EPIC Awards

Sponsored by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP)

Awards Judge

The SSP EPIC Awards are a prestigious celebration of excellence in scholarly publishing, information technology, and communications. This program honors outstanding achievements across publications, marketing, media, tools and products, and visionary initiatives within the scholarly community. Open to member and non-member organizations, the awards program highlights the dedication and innovation driving the industry forward.

Town of Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Town Cemetery Commission

Commissioner of Cemeteries and Burial Grounds

2017–2019

The Cemetery Commission manages and controls all cemeteries and burial grounds belonging to the Town or in which the Town has any interest.

IBPA Book Award (formerly The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award)

Sponsored by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)

Awards Judge

The IBPA Book Awards (formerly the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards) are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers since 1985.

Multiple years as judge in various categories.

Loaves & Fishes Rhode Island

Loaves & Fishes RI delivers more than 20,000 meals, plus clothing and basic necessities, to in-need Rhode Islanders throughout the year.

Food distribution volunteer

2017–2018

Loaves & Fishes Rhode Island is non-profit ecumenical program that is currently supported by 10 churches in Rhode Island. The LFRI catering truck is on the road on average 20 days a month currently visiting locations in Providence and Woonsocket.

Conservation Commission — Town of Lincoln, Rhode Island

The Conservation Commission focuses on town cleanups, new lights, Adopt-a-spots, and historical cemeteries, The Commission is also responsible for the Butterfly Garden in Chase Farm.

Commission Member and Secretary from 2010–2011