Dr. Carmine Perrotti (he/him) is Assistant Professor of Public and Community Service Studies, Director of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service, and Director of the Neighborly Engagement Research Lab (NERLab) at Providence College, his undergraduate alma mater. His teaching and research focus on the philosophy, pedagogy, and practice of service learning and community engagement in U.S. higher education. Committed to collaborative scholarship, Carmine partners with students and community members to explore how colleges and universities can cultivate more equitable community-campus relationships.​

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Chase (he/him) is a graduate student at Providence College, studying for a Master's in Higher Education. He is a member of the Providence College undergraduate Class of 2026 with a double major in Political Science and Public and Community Service Studies.   

 

Originally from Topsfield, Massachusetts, Chase is passionate about finding ways to strengthen the connections between higher education institutions and the communities in which they are situated, specifically through community-engaged research, relationship building, and community organizing. On campus throughout his undergraduate studies, Chase served as the Newman Civic Fellow through Campus Compact, as well as the President of the Board of Programmers, a student-run organization that plans a wide variety of events for the student body. Chase was also a member of PC’s co-ed a cappella group, Strictly Speaking.

Naomi Barbosa (she/her) is an undergraduate student in the Class of 2029 at Providence College, majoring in Psychology and Sociology.

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Originally from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Naomi is driven by a commitment to strengthening communities through advocacy, collaboration, and expanding access to opportunities for underserved populations. As a first-generation college student, she is interested in understanding human behavior, interpersonal dynamics, and the social factors that shape individual and community experiences. She is passionate about pursuing a career in the legal field with a focus on advancing equity, expanding access to justice, and creating meaningful community impact. 

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On campus, Naomi is a member of the Honors Program, the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Cape Verdean Student Association, the Afro-Caribbean Student Association, Motherland Dance Group, and has served as a Summer Orientation Leader.

Emilia (sher/her) is an undergraduate student in the class of 2028 at Providence College, pursuing a double major in Public and Community Service Studies and Political Science with a minor in Communications. 

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Originally from Wallingford, Connecticut, she hopes to pursue a career in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector. Emilia also writes for PC’s newspaper, The Cowl, where she covers sports, which brings her to a lot of PC’s athletic events. In her free time, Emilia enjoys trying new coffee shops in and around the Providence area.

Nandi (they/them) is an undergraduate student of the Class of 2029 at Providence College, majoring in Black Studies and Sociology & Anthropology, with a minor in Creative Writing.

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Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Nandi is passionate about creating community ties through storytelling with an approach rooted in a Black feminist epistemological lens. They hope to pursue a career as a sociologist and author that works to highlight the beauty of the Black American experience. On campus, Nandi is a member of the inaugural cohort of POSSE scholars, a leadership merit-based scholarship that trains students to be change makers on campus and beyond. They are also a member of the Board of Programmers Diversity Committee and a Black Studies Department Undergraduate Research Assistant.

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In their free time, Nandi enjoys reading and annotating literature, film photography, visiting museums, and creative writing. In New Orleans, Nandi looks forward to Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and visiting StudioBe, an art gallery that displays powerful murals and installations celebrating Black culture, history, and social justice.

Kat (she/her) is an undergraduate student of the Class of 2027 at Providence College, majoring in Public and Community Service Studies, with a minor in Communications.

 

Originally from Millis, Massachusetts, Kat is passionate about cultivating community through authentic conversations and relationship-building.  She is passionate about pursuing a career in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector. On campus, Kat serves as PC’s 2026-27 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow. Kat is also a tour guide and a member of the Friars Club, serving as an ambassador for Providence College to prospective students and their families, and she also works as a Group Fitness Instructor, bringing students together through health and wellness.  

Riley (she/her) is an undergraduate student in the Class of 2027 at Providence College, double majoring in Creative Writing and Public and Community Service Studies, with a minor in Political Science.

 

Originally from Ludlow, Massachusetts, Riley is passionate about storytelling, and specifically how it can be used as a tool for social change. On campus, Riley works as a Head Resident Assistant (HRA), handles public relations for the Portuguese Alliance of Lusophone Students, is a member of PC Firsts, an organization for first-generation students, and serves on the marketing committee of the Board of Programmers.

 

Riley looks forward to applying to graduate programs to pursue a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing.

Jack (he/him)  is an undergraduate student of the Class of 2027 at Providence College, double-majoring in Public and Community Service Studies and Finance.

 

Originally from Taunton, Massachusetts, Jack is committed to community engagement and is passionate about working toward solutions to help unhoused folks. He wants to pursue work in the nonprofit sector and give back to his community through his career. On campus, Jack is President of the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs and plays the trombone in the Pep Band for the Basketball and Hockey teams.

Daleth (she/her) is an undergraduate student of the Class of 2027 at Providence College, double majoring in Public and Community Service Studies and Political Science, with minors in Sociology and Latin American Studies.

 

Originally from Springfield, Massachusetts,  her work focuses on immigration justice and community-engaged research. Daleth is the President of the Providence Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC), a student organization she helped re-establish on campus to support immigrant students and build deeper ties with local immigrant communities. She is also involved in the Dance Club, PC Firsts, an organization for first-generation students, and is passionate about creating inclusive, justice-driven spaces both on and off campus.

Sam (she/her) is an undergraduate student in the Class of 2028 at Providence College, double majoring in Social Work and Political Science. She grew up in Berlin, Connecticut, but has grown to love the city of Providence and the rich culture and stories it has to share. 

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She is passionate about supporting children, families, and communities through meaningful relationships and advocacy. Since coming to Providence College, she has worked with the local nonprofit Inspiring Minds, where she was placed in the Providence school system, an experience that has shaped her commitment to pursuing a career in social work. After graduation, she hopes to earn her MSW and continue serving children and families. On campus, she currently serves as the Class Secretary in Student Congress, advocating for and representing her peers. In her free time, she enjoys taking fitness classes at the campus gym, and during the summer, she works as a swim instructor, helping young swimmers build confidence and life skills in the water.