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

Sheila Dormody appointed by the Senate (Chair)
Rachel Calabro appointed by the Governor (Vice Chair)
Pam Rubinoff appointed by the Senate
Kenneth Filarski appointed by the Senate
Eric Wagner appointed by the Senate
Diane Williamson appointed by the Governor
Amy Rainone appointed by the House
David Caldwell Jr. appointed by the House
Patrick Crowley appointed by the House
Priscilla de la Cruz appointed by the House
VACANT appointment by the Governor
VACANT appointment by the Governor
VACANT appointment by the Governor