Our Story
The RI Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) is a partnership among victim service agencies, senior service agencies, community groups, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and state and federal agencies. We were founded in 2020 as part of the Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse Later in Life grant awarded to Saint Elizabeth Community by the DOJ Office on Violence Against Women.
Our vision is a Rhode Island where vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Our mission
Our mission is to create an effective community coordinated response to the abuse of older adults. We work to enhance services and safety for older adults, strengthen the criminal justice response to elder abuse, train the workforce, and engage the community.
Our Members
Kristen Auger
Alisha Bertrand
Lorie Chavez
Lisa DaPonte
Mickaela Driscoll
George Duarte
Jillian Dubois
Dina Elhelw
Jodi Glass
Catherine Gorman
Terrence Green
Catherine Harrington
Kathy Heren
Adela Hogan Caron
Boakai Kamara
Chris Liu
Michelle Machado
Kelly McHugh
Westley Meyer
Tara Moniz
Elizabeth O'Dea
Gillian Palmer
Cheryl Patnaude
Joanne Prior
Janet Spinelli
Jared Wilbur
our Associate members
Omayra Alvelo
Steve Bagian
Chelsey Cabrera
Sara Lopatka
John Wesley
Our Staff
Brooke Conneally
Robin Covington
Jeanne Gattegno