Board of Commissioners
The eleven-member Board of Commissioners is responsible for continuing the mission of the organization as well as enhancing and expanding opportunities to all residents. The Board acts as a decision making body in regards to policies, plans, and the agency’s budget to advance the mission, vision, and work of the PHA.
Composition
The Board of Commissioners is comprised of three (3) residents from the PHA who are appointed by the Mayor from a list of nominees chosen by residents in open elections. The Mayor also directly appoints six (6) additional members. All appointees serve five-year staggered terms.
Two (2) Board members are elected by the Providence City Council from among its members. These members serve four-year terms.
Board of Commissioner Members
Nicolas Retsinas
Chairman
Thomas Ryan
Vice Chairman
Marcela Betancur
Commissioner
Jessica Cigna
Commissioner
Siri Colom
Commissioner
Lawrence D’Alfonso
Commissioner
Lonzie Doggett
Commissioner
Rochelle Lee
Commissioner
Vivian Medina
Commissioner
Councilman John Igliozzi
Commissioner
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris
Commissioner
Resident Advisory Board
In addition to our Board of Commissioners, the PHA Resident Advisory Board (RAB) serve in a leadership capacity. Members are resident volunteers elected by their respective developments who provide feedback and a touch point for our staff and partners regarding life at the PHA.