DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Derek graduated from Stonehill College in 1999 and has proudly served as The Learning Community’s Director of Development for more than ten years – a role he sees as a vocation, not an occupation.  Prior to joining The Learning Community team, Derek supported the philanthropic and strategic growth of a numerous institutions, including parochial schools in RI and MA, arts centers and youth development organizations.  While he is an extremely passionate New England Patriots, Jeep Wrangler and classic rock fan, nothing is more important to him than his family and friends.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Corey discovered his passion for business development after graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2017. Voted most friendly student in high school, he has had success in building and nurturing his relationships with others from a young age, both personally and professionally. His previous experience in marketing, business development and branch management served as catalysts to his current role as Associate Director of Development. He enjoys spending his time with family and friends, traveling, and playing his favorite sports, hockey, golf, and pickle ball. Corey resides in Warwick with his wife and three rescue animals.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Lindsey graduated from Providence College with her B.S. in marketing in 2020, and then her M.B.A. in 2021. She previously worked as a social media/marketing & communications graduate assistant at her alma mater, as well as working as a marketing intern at IGT in Providence. She was raised by immigrant parents from Colombia in Pawtucket, RI. Lindsey enjoys traveling, hanging out with her family and friends, and she also manages a foodie Instagram page!

DIRECTOR OF DATA & DATA SYSTEMS

Jeremy joined The Learning Community in 2008. Before taking on his current role, in which he advances the school's work through data and information analysis and data systems development, Jeremy was the school’s first director of development and then director of foundation relations. Previously, Jeremy worked at a communications and strategy consulting firm in Providence serving clients in education, healthcare, and public policy; was executive director of the HELP Lead Safe Center in Providence; and was a policy analyst and freelance writer. He is a graduate of Brown University. Jeremy enjoys cooking, photography, and spending time with his wife and three kids in and around Providence.