Announcement made today by Secretary Eric Beane--
Happy New Year! I am writing to share some news with you regarding our new Consent Decree Coordinator. We have engaged
Tina Spears
, formerly of the RI State Senate office, as our new Coordinator, filling a role previously held by Dianne Curren, and most recently held by our Chief Strategy Officer, Brian Gosselin, who served in an acting capacity.
Through the Consent Decree, the state has pledged a sustained commitment to transforming its service system for Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tina Spears is well poised to lead this work, given her longstanding advocacy for children and individuals with disabilities. She brings a strong personal commitment to the work, having parented a child with a disability – in addition to professional budget and Medicaid expertise.
Her connection to the community and passion for ensuring people have the opportunity to live their life to its fullest potential are welcome additions to the work our team does every day to improve developmental disabilities services in Rhode Island.
Tina worked for the Rhode Island Senate for two years, serving as its liaison to State agency staff and community stakeholders. Previously, she worked for the Rhode Island Parent Information Network for eight years as Government Relations Director.
Tina officially starts in her new role on Tuesday, January 16, and I hope you will join me in welcoming her to the team.
