Staff & Board
Staff
Board of Directors
President
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Vice President
William Facente
William has worked for the City of Warwick in various roles since 1996 and currently serves as the Cheif of Staff to the Mayor. He has lived with Multiple Sclerosis since March of 2014.
Vice President
Karen Santilli
Karen Santilli is the CEO of the Greater Providence YMCA, overseeing six branches, Camp Fuller, and 41 childcare sites. Before joining in 2024, she was CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, leading efforts to combat homelessness. Santilli, recognized as one of Rhode Island’s most influential leaders, holds degrees from Rhode Island College and serves on several boards.
Secretary
Christopher Bove
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Board Members
Christina Battista
Board Member
Christina is a Supported Employment Coordinator at Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, helping individuals with disabilities prepare for employment. She serves on several boards, including OSCIL, chairs the Rhode Island Statewide Independent Living Council, and is a motivational speaker sharing her experiences with a physical disability.
Jason Flanders
Board Member
Matthew Ide
Board Member
Linda Katz
Board Member
Michael Matracia
Board Member
Michael A. Matracia is a 33-year Providence police officer and advocate for the MS Dream Center and OpenDoors RI. In addition to OSCIL's board, he serves on the RI Developmental Disabilities Council and the State Independent Living Council.
Earnest I. Okwara
Board Member
Jose-Luis Suazo
Board Member
Representative Jim Langevin
Honorary Advisory Board Member