Rhode Island Civic Initiative officers and advisors are dedicated to improving the communities of Rhode Island and empowering talented students.

Christopher R. Blazejewski is Co-Founder and President of the Rhode Island Civic Initiative.  He received his undergraduate degree with honors in Social Studies from Harvard College and his law degree from Harvard Law School.  Mr. Blazejewski is an attorney at Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston and lives in Providence.

Ami M. Gada is Co-Founder and President of the Rhode Island Civic Initiative.  She received her undergraduate degree in American Civilization from Brown University, where she also completed the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program.  Ms. Gada is a history teacher at Johnston Senior High School and lives in Providence.

Christopher P. Aoyama is Senior Vice President of the Rhode Island Civic Initiative.  He received his undergraduate degree in Physics from Wake Forest University.  Mr. Aoyama is a physics and mathematics teacher at Johnston Senior High School and lives in Providence.

Glen W. Whitfield is Senior Vice President of the Rhode Island Civic Initiative.  He received his undergraduate degree with honors in Education from the University of Rhode Island.  Mr. Whitfield is a teacher at Chariho Middle School and lives in Coventry.

Jillian B. Blazejewski is Director of Research and Recruiting for the Rhode Island Civic Initiative.  She recently graduated from Cumberland High School and is a member of the Class of 2011 at the University of Pennsylvania.