HEAD OF SCHOOL

Meg was director of the Olneyville Community-Schools Initiative and has extensive experience working with schools and community-based organizations. Meg directed Teaching for Tomorrow, an innovative professional development program with the Providence public schools and was director of the SCOPE initiative in Central Falls. She believes that children from every economic and cultural background deserve an excellent education and that professional development schools are one way to achieve high quality. Meg holds a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Rhode Island.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

María, a native of Colombia, graduated from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia with her degree in Education Science. María served as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of the Central Falls Public Schools. She also spent over six years as the assistant to the Executive Director of Progreso Latino in Central Falls. María is the proud mother of Jorge Londoño. Her family is the most important for her.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Cecilia graduated from The George Washington University with a BBA in Business Administration in 2012. Upon graduation, she taught High School Mathematics through Teach for America in Atlanta, GA. Cecilia then went on to work as a strategy consultant for a consulting firm and a program manager for a non-profit, Year Up, before attending Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2020 where she received her M.Ed. in School Leadership. Cecilia's first job as a school leader was as the Director of Instruction and Scholar Success at Phoenix Charter Academy in Chelsea, MA. Before joining The Learning Community, Cecilia spent a year living in Mexico City with her fiance where she became proficient in Spanish! Cecilia currently lives in Providence, RI but is originally from Bristol, RI where her family still resides. In her free time, Cecilia loves traveling, reading, trying new foods, and spending time with her family and friends.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Zee is a highly accomplished service-driven professional from Providence, RI with a B.A. in Business Economics from Eastern Connecticut State University. She possesses a wealth of expertise in partnership development, strategic planning, and project management within companies such as City Year Providence, NeighborWorks America, and the City of Providence. In her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, cooking, hosting, and experimenting with interior design. She is also a proud aunt to her two nieces and nephew: Aurianna, Ethel Rose, and Maxon.

DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY GRADES

Brooke has a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from Wheaton College, a Master of Education from Lesley University, and continues to take post-graduate courses in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership through Grand Canyon University. Prior to joining The Learning Community team, she spent about 15 years in other Rhode Island charter schools and independent schools, working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Brooke lives in Burrillville, Rhode Island with her husband, daughter, and son.

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.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Mindy graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a degree in Business Administration. She previously worked in Operations and Marketing in the software services industry. She was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts with her two older brothers. Mindy currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling, cooking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Michelle began her career in education in 2009 as a high school special educator. Since that time, she has been committed to designing and managing school programs tailored to meet the social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs of all children. Prior to coming to The Learning Community, Michelle served as the principal of a K-12 therapeutic day school. Michelle holds a B.A. in English, M.A. in Forensic Psychology, and C.A.G.S. in Elementary & Secondary Educational Leadership. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time outside with her son, dog, and husband.

DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Abi graduated from Roger Williams University with her B.A. with a double major in Elementary Education and Theater. She then went on to get her M.S. in the Teaching of Reading and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at St. John’s University in Literacy with a focus on TESOL. She previously worked as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and school administrator, as well as working as an adjunct instructor at a local college in teacher preparation programs. Abi is the parent of a teen and preteen. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling with her family!

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Kathy graduated from Providence College with a BS degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance. She worked for many years as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer at an independent school in Connecticut. Before that, Kathy worked as an accountant at Computer Sciences Corporation and Textron Inc. Kathy was raised in East Bridgewater MA, and currently lives in North Stonington CT with her husband, Jim, and their two golden retrievers, Murphy and Toby. She is the proud mother of two adult children, Christopher and Mary.

DIRECTOR OF AFTER SCHOOL

Kate graduated from Emerson College in 2014 with her B.S. in Communication Studies and minors in Psychology and Leadership & Management. As a Pawtucket, Rhode Island native, Kate has spent the last decade dedicated to working in RI communities focusing on youth development and mentorship, community connection, and theatre education. Kate enjoys crafting, looking for treasures at the thrift store, eating yummy foods, and spending time with her cat and husband.

DIRECTOR OF IT SYSTEMS

Guillermo has over 10 years of experience in the IT services industry. Guillermo grew up in the West End of Providence and continues to live there. He is an active supporter of the local arts organizations and social justice programs that continue to transform the city of Providence. Guillermo is a hobbyist photographer who can take a mean selfie and cool cat pictures. It’s been rumored that he has a meme collection that’s taken up all his phone storage.

DIRECTOR OF DATA & INFORMATION 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.