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 Staff

Adriana Del Carmen

Program Manager

Akisch Lenus

Senior Manager of Ecosystem Engagement & Partnerships

Alexandra Goyette

Senior Director of People and Operations

Anza Hayat

Senior Manager of Capital Access

Constance Ferber

Chief Impact Officer

Emily Ford

Accelerator Program Lead

Julie Owens

Chief Executive Officer

Liz Connell

Community Manager

Marisa Creed

Co-Working Community Manager

Narine Emdjian

Director of Grants

Ruth Rodriguez

Senior Manager Spanish Language Offerings

Stefanie Engelhardt

Senior Director Programs & Services

Our Board

David Melançon

Board Chair

Ben Anderson

 

Alex Hammer Ducas

Charon Rose, MPA

Secretary

Dan Crocker

Vice-Chair

Dwayne Keys, AFC

 

Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe, Ph.D., MBA

Gary Rindner

 

Jim Cohill

 

Julia McDowell

 

Melissa Snape

Vice-Chair

Nishita Roy-Pope

 

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.