United Way Appoints Six Local Leaders to Community Advisory Board
United Way of Rhode Island has welcomed six new members to its Community Advisory Board, a volunteer leadership group that brings together diverse perspectives and expertise from across the community. Advisory board members share their experiences and insights to help United Way drive strategic priorities and ensure its community investments reflect the needs of Rhode Islanders.
The newest members of the United Way of Rhode Island Community Advisory Board are:
- Danielle Barron, Sr. Director of Leadership & Development, RI Education Collective
- Joseph Masino, Legislative and Marketing Representative, LiUNA
- Sally P. McDonald, Partner, Barton Gilman LLP
- Silas Pinto, Deputy Director of Equity and People, City of Providence
- Juan Rodriguez, Founder and Board Chair, Winners’ Circle XR Academy, Inc.
- Charise Wilson, President & CEO, Workforce Ready Solutions
Danielle Barron brings experience in education advocacy, grant development, and corrections policy, and a background that includes leading systems-focused initiatives designed to improve outcomes for children and families.
With expertise in government relations, legislative outreach, and public affairs, Joseph Masino offers leadership skills in stakeholder engagement, research, advocacy, and coalition-building.
Sally McDonald is an attorney who specializes in civil litigation, corporate and employment law, and complex legal matters in state and federal courts, supported by a distinguished personal record in RI.
Silas Pinto provides experience that spans academic leadership, diversity and inclusion work, trauma-informed programming, and public service. He is passionate about supporting individuals and families.
Juan Rodriguez is an educator and innovation leader focused on expanding access to emerging technology, STEAM learning, and career-connected learning. Through Winners’ Circle XR Academy, he has created programs that connect underserved youth to hands-on learning, real-world skills, and pathways to future careers.
A workforce development and human resources leader, Charise Wilson specializes in career strategy, training, and employment solutions. As founder of Workforce Ready Solutions, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen talent development, professional growth, and workforce readiness.
