Our Team
Our Team
Meet the Team Dedicated to Closing the Gaps
Our team brings together Harvard-trained experts and a diverse, passionate board to tackle Rhode Island’s public health challenges. With double-digit growth over the past five years and significant advancements in policies shaping our communities, we’re dedicated to keeping people healthy and building on our strong reputation of trust with Rhode Island’s most vulnerable residents.
Our Executive Team
Dr. Amy Nunn, ScD. (She/Her)
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Nunn is the Chief Executive Officer at RIPHI. She is a passionate public health advocate best known for her innovative and effective solutions to our nation’s most pressing public health problems. Dr. Nunn holds masters and doctoral degrees in global health from the Harvard School of Public Health, and...
Dr. Philip A. Chan, MD, MS (He/Him)
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Chan is Chief Medical Officer at Open Door Health. He is a board-certified physician who completed residency and fellowship at Brown University. Dr. Chan provides primary care, HIV/STI care and prevention, and HCV treatment at Open Door Health. He believes that health is a human right and that all...
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Michaela A. Maynard, MPH, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC (She/Her/Hers)
Director of Clinical Operations/Nurse Practitioner, Open Door Health
Michaela Maynard serves as Director of Clinical Operations at Open Door Health. Michaela is trained as an Adult/Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Yale University. In her current role at ODH, Michaela oversees the daily operations of the clinic, and she also provides...
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Yelena Malyuta, MPH (She/Her)
Senior Director of Programs & Research
Yelena Malyuta, MPH Senior Director of Programs and Research, oversees all programs, research, evaluation, and data infrastructure across the organization. She has experience working in clinical, community, and academic settings. Yelena has successfully led multiple large city and state-wide needs assessments and overseen multi-million dollar grants, including leading the Providence...
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Jen Etue LICSW (She/They)
Director of Integrated Behavioral Health
Jennifer Etue, LICSW is a vibrant and compassionate clinical social worker known for her commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. With a deep passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community, Jennifer specializes in trauma informed care, mental health, and holistic well-being, ensuring that every patient feels seen, heard and valued. Jennifer blends...
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Lynne Malone CPA (She/Her)
Chief Financial Officer
Lynne Malone CPA, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Lynne Malone has nearly thirty (30) years of non-profit accounting and auditing experience, including a combined 25 years in financial leadership at The Providence Center, the YMCA of Greater Providence And Meeting Street. At these organizations, Lynne led improvements in operational infrastructure...
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William Dewitt, MD, AAHIVS (He/Him)
Medical Director
Dr. William DeWitt, MD, AAHIVS, is the Medical Director at Open Door Health and a family medicine-trained physician. He oversees all primary care at RIPHI and Open Door Health. Prior to joining our team, he was the Clinical Director of Anal Health at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, NYC’s oldest LGBTQ...
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Lisa Carcieri
Chairwoman of the Board
Director of Marketing, Sales, and Outreach, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
“I joined the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s Board of Directors because I am deeply passionate about public health, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay woman, being part of this organization allows me to contribute meaningfully and...
Read More “I joined the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s Board of Directors because I am deeply passionate about public health, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay woman, being part of this organization allows me to contribute meaningfully and...
Mark Tracy
Chair Emeritus (Served 2019 - 2024)
Venture Partner
“It’s an honor to work with a team (RIPHI) that devotes all of its time and energy to tackling the most important issues facing the Ocean State (food insecurity, access to compassionate health care, mental health) with empathy, enthusiasm, and academic rigor. Health care and access to healthy nutrition...
Peter Costa
Treasurer
Rockland Trust
“Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Read More “Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Richard DeFilippo
Secretary
Senior Corporate Supervisor, Providence Performing Arts Center/PFM
Jeffrey Cabral (he/him)
Chief Financial Officer
Lynne Malone CPA, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Lynne Malone has nearly thirty (30) years of non-profit accounting and auditing experience, including a combined 25 years in financial leadership at The Providence Center, the YMCA of Greater Providence And Meeting Street. At these organizations, Lynne led improvements in operational infrastructure...
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Peter Coriander
Global Human Resources Consultant
Rockland Trust
“Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Read More “Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Leonard Green
Retired Deputy Director, RI Department of Health
Senior Corporate Supervisor, Providence Performing Arts Center/PFM
Amy Goldfarb, MD
Primary Care Physician
Director of Health Policy, RI Department of Health
John Kelly (he/him)
Medical Director
Dr. William DeWitt, MD, AAHIVS, is the Medical Director at Open Door Health and a family medicine-trained physician. He oversees all primary care at RIPHI and Open Door Health. Prior to joining our team, he was the Clinical Director of Anal Health at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, NYC’s oldest LGBTQ...
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Chris Raia
Chairwoman of the Board
Director of Marketing, Sales, and Outreach, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
“I joined the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s Board of Directors because I am deeply passionate about public health, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay woman, being part of this organization allows me to contribute meaningfully and...
Read More “I joined the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s Board of Directors because I am deeply passionate about public health, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay woman, being part of this organization allows me to contribute meaningfully and...
Melissa Sanzaro
Executive Director, Providence Housing Authority
Rockland Trust
“Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Read More “Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Jennifer Tomasik
Vice President & Principal, Center for Applied Research (CFAR)
Director of Health Policy, RI Department of Health
Fox Wetle, PhD
Inaugural Dean and Professor of Health Services, Brown University School of Public Health
Senior Corporate Supervisor, Providence Performing Arts Center/PFM
Melissa Sanzaro
Executive Director, Providence Housing Authority
Rockland Trust
“Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
Read More “Having served on the RIPHI Board for the last seven years has been an honor. I have witnessed firsthand the great work of our small but accomplished RIPHI team. In the arena of public health and under the great leadership of Dr. Amy Nunn, I firmly believe that “never...
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RIPHI is on the rise! We’re expanding and need passionate persons to fuel our next chapter. If you’re ready to dive into the action and drive change, join us, and let’s make an impact together!
