Board of Directors

Disability Rights Rhode Island’s (DRRI) Board of Directors includes a diverse group of individuals, including people with disabilities, family members of individuals with disabilities, and professionals in the disability community. 

The Board’s primary responsibility is to oversee the services DRRI provides. This includes setting the organization’s budget, developing internal policies and procedures, and participating in choosing and approving our focus areas. Board members also offer education, advice, and recommendations to DRRI based on their experience and knowledge. In doing so, the Board serves as a vital link between DRRI and the disability communities we serve. 

Current members of the Board of Directors:

Arnaldo Berges, MD
Neville Bedford, Esq.

Sonja Deyoe, Esq., Chair
Judi Drew
Laura Estrela
Taressa Jones
Kristen Sorrell
Staci L. Kolb, Vice Chair
Clare Tyler

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please complete an application of interest at the link below. If you meet the eligibility criteria, a member of the DRRI staff will contact you for more information.