FirstWorks

FIRSTWORKS BOARD NEWS

Melissa Snape, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Collette, a global tour operator based in Rhode Island, has assumed the role of FirstWorks Board President.

“We are thrilled to have Melissa lead the FirstWorks Board as we mark 22 years of connecting art with audiences in Rhode Island,” said Kathleen Pletcher, FirstWorks Founder and Executive Artistic Director. “Melissa brings her passion for audience engagement and reaching new communities to FirstWorks and has been integral to our Strategic Planning process over the past three years.”

As board president, Melissa will work closely with Kathleen on a strategic process for the organization, one that will strengthen the future of the arts in Providence and ensure that FirstWorks’ mission continues with even greater impact.

FirstWorks also welcomes Steven Boudreau, Director of Equity and Engagement at the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging to the FirstWorks Board this spring.

Steven's work is rooted in promoting equity and engaging underrepresented communities. He brings his experience at the intersection of arts, health, and community engagement to FirstWorks to deepen our impact as a catalyst for connection, well-being, and civic imagination.

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