Leadership & Governance

The People Behind
the Mission

DAIP is led by experienced practitioners, strategists, and community builders committed to building belonging, advancing equity, and strengthening leadership ecosystems across Rhode Island and beyond.

Officers

Board Leadership

Kevin Matta, President of DAIP

Kevin Matta

President

Vanessa M. Vigil, Vice President and Interim Executive Director of DAIP

Vanessa M. Vigil

Vice President
Interim Executive Director

Amanda Román, Secretary of DAIP

Amanda Román

Secretary

Board of Directors

Cross-Sector Leadership

Tyler Joseph, DAIP Board Member

Tyler Joseph

Board Member

Sean Holley, DAIP Board Member

Sean Holley

Board Member

Shanna Ferguson, DAIP Board Member

Shanna Ferguson

Board Member

Megan Begin, DAIP Board Member

Megan Begin

Board Member

Larome Myrick, DAIP Board Member

Larome Myrick

Board Member

Daphney Coriolan, DAIP Board Member

Daphney Coriolan

Board Member

Governance

Accountable to Our Mission and Community

DAIP's Board provides mission stewardship, strategic direction, financial oversight, and cross-sector perspective while supporting the organization's continued growth and community accountability.

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Kevin Matta

President

Kevin Matta  (he, him, his) is a strategic differentiator, comfortable challenging the status quo, and brings both passion and experience to ensure client success and human engagement with his brilliant ability to make connections.

Kevin’s interest in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work developed as he witnessed his parents encounter inequities and injustices while navigating the American healthcare and workplace landscape. His passion for this work continues to be strengthened by the systemic injustices people around the world continue to experience.

Kevin serves as president of DAIP’s board of directors.