Darlene DelPrato has been named professor and director of nursing for the A.S. nursing degree program at New England Institute of Technology. more

Fran L. Giatas was recently selected as the 2013 Administrative Professional of the Year by the Providence chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Giatas is employed as the executive assistant to the president of Care New England Health System, and in the past was the senior executive assistant to the president of Butler Hospital. She has served 31 years in high-level leadership positions, acting as the prime contact for board trustees and corporation members in both roles. Giatas joined IAAP in January 2011 and has since assisted on various committees and served as treasurer and chair of the bylaw committee. During her tenure with the chapter, she has been designated as a member of excellence and has also received the “be the best” award from the New England district director of IAAP. Giatas holds the certified administrative professional designation. more

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Sherri Carrera has been appointed corporate secretary of the board of Junior Achievement Rhode Island. more

Christine Lopes has been named executive director of the Rhode Island Campaign for Achievement Now, where she will lead policy and advocacy work. more

Hans R. Doherty has been named vice president of the J.M. Doherty division of Partners Insurance Group LLC. In his new position, Doherty is responsible for sales and Internet and social media marketing for the agency. more

Kathy O’Donnell has been named to the board of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. more

Victoria Doran has been appointed president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors for 2013. more

Walter Jachna has been re-elected as president of the board of directors of the James L. Maher Center. more

Christina De Ingenis has been named branch manager of Bank Rhode Island’s Woonsocket office. more