Raimondo completes team

GOV GINA M. RAIMONDO has announced the names and titles of the individuals who will work in her office. Photo was taken at her December Jobs Summit, at which she solicited ideas from the business community for helping the state's economy.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
GOV GINA M. RAIMONDO has announced the names and titles of the individuals who will work in her office. Photo was taken at her December Jobs Summit, at which she solicited ideas from the business community for helping the state's economy. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, who was sworn in today as Rhode Island’s first female governor, announced the names and titles of individuals who will work in her office.
“I am thrilled with the talented and capable people who will be joining my team in the governor’s office,” Raimondo said in a statement. “I am grateful for their service to our state and look forward to working with them every day on Rhode Island’s comeback.”

The individuals, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

  • Matthew Appenfeller, director of policy development
  • Eric Beane, deputy chief of staff
  • Matthew Bucci, director of the governor’s office
  • R. David Cruise, legislative director
  • Meredith Curren, director of appointments
  • Donna Dell’Aquila, principal project manager/executive assistant
  • Ron DeSiderato Jr., special assistant to the governor
  • Christine DiFillippo, principal project manager/executive assistant
  • Jennifer Fonduer, office manager
  • Joy Fox, director of communications
  • Kevin Gallagher, deputy chief of staff
  • Matthew Golderese, constituent services associate
  • Kelly Harris, scheduler
  • Heather Hudson, policy advisor
  • Andrea Ianazzi, special counsel
  • Brad Inman, director of constituent services
  • Olubunmi Lewis, protocol manager
  • Amy Moses, deputy counsel
  • Jason Natareno, special assistant to the governor
  • Stephen Neuman, chief of staff
  • Katie O’Hanlon, communications associate
  • Ashley Gingerella O’Shea, deputy director of communications
  • Talia Policelli, deputy legislative director
  • Claire Richards, executive counsel
  • Abby Swienton, policy advisor
  • Emmanuel Traub, constituent services associate

Also, at the end of January, Marie Aberger will join the office as press secretary.

Raimondo’s inauguration was held at noon at the Statehouse. Tonight, at 6 p.m., a WaterFire celebration will be held, as part of the inaugural events. A Mass was held Tuesday morning at St. Raymond’s Church. On Saturday, an open house will be held at the Statehouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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