About Global Rhode Island

Global Rhode Island is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to promote international education opportunities for Rhode Islanders.  Guided by a voluntary board of directors, Global Rhode Island's operations are administered by a small core staff and supported by consultants and community volunteers.  Contributions to support Global Rhode Island's work are vital to our ability to achieve our mission.   Contribution Form (MSWord)

Board of Directors

Bernard Blumenthal, Manager, Linking International Trade Education Program, Bryant University

Faith Fogle, State Coordinator for Social Studies, Rhode Island Department of Education

Susan Graseck, Director, Choices for the 21st Century Program, Watson Institute, Brown University

Eugene Mihaly, Chairman, Rhode Island Council on the Humanities

Christopher Walsh, Teacher, Archie Cole Middle School

Samuel Worthington, CEO, Plan USA

Staff

Renee Worthington, Executive Director

Kate Greene, Director of Programs

Sponsors and institutional partners include:

Alexander Nesbitt Photography

Asia Society and States Network on International Education in the Schools

League of Women Voters of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Council for the Humanities

Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Rhode Island Secretary of State Matthew Brown

World Affairs Council of Rhode Island