The People Powering our Mission

SEG’s impact starts with people. Our dedicated staff, board, and volunteer advisors bring their talent, passion, and lived experience to support social entrepreneurs throughout Rhode Island.

Our Team

Adriana Del Carmen

Incubator Program Manager

Akisch Lenus

Senior Manager of Ecosystem Engagement & Partnerships

Alexandra Goyette

Chief Operating Officer

Alex Hammer Ducas

Head of Capital Programs and Partnerships

Anza Hayat

Senior Manager of Capital Access

Elle Koo

Impact & Engagement Manager

Emily Ford

Accelerator Program Lead

Julie Owens

Chief Executive Officer

Liz Connell

Senior Manager of Community Engagement

Marisa Creed

Co-Working Community Manager

Stefanie Engelhardt

Chief Program Officer

Our Board

Melissa Snape

Board Chair

Ben Anderson

 

Alex Hammer Ducas

Charon Rose, MPA

Secretary

Dan Crocker

Vice-Chair

David Melançon

 

Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe, Ph.D., MBA

Gary Rindner

 

Jim Cohill

 

Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan

 

Nishita Roy-Pope

 

Ray Nuñez

 

Sandy F. Ross, CPA, CFE, MSNM

Treasurer

Shirley Moore

 

Tino Chow

 

Our Advisors

200+ volunteer Advisors share their time, talent and networks to support SEG’s entrepreneurs.

Join Us! SEG's Accelerator Pitch Night
Join Us! SEG's Accelerator Pitch Night