EC4 Advisory Board
The Rhode Island EC4 Advisory Board was established pursuant to the Resilient Rhode Island Act of 2014. The EC4 Advisory Board has thirteen full members, appointed by the Governor, House and Senate. Members include municipal representatives as well as those with expertise in economic policy, workforce development, protection of natural/cultural resources, energy planning, education, public health, and housing.
Advisory Board Description
The EC4 Advisory Board is charged with advising the EC4 on all matters pertaining to the duties and powers of the Council, including evaluating and making recommendations regarding plans, programs, and strategies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation. It shall also assist the EC4 in communication/outreach and improving public access to resources/information about climate change (both mitigation and adaptation) so as to build public support for making RI’s communities more resilient.
Advisory Board Membership
| Tim Sweeney appointed by the Governor |
| Diane Williamson appointed by the Governor |
| Sue Mara appointed by the Governor |
| Rachel Calabro appointed by the Governor |
| Chelsea Siefert appointed by the Governor |
| Amy Rainone appointed by the House |
| David Caldwell Jr. appointed by the House |
| VACANT appointment by the House |
| VACANT appointment by the House |
| Pam Rubinoff appointment by the Senate |
| Sheila Dormody appointment by the Senate |
| Kenneth Filarski appointment by the Senate |
| Elizabeth Catucci appointment by the Senate |
