We are excited to announce Joy Fox has been elected President of the Sophia Academy Board of Trustees effective July 1. Joy, is a resident of Warwick and CEO of Clarendon Group. Joy succeeds Alison Eichler, of Providence, as she completes a four-year term.
Head of School Maura Farrell said gratefully: “Alison’s relentless work to make connections for our school, shared leadership approach, and unwavering support for the mission has propelled us forward. In her time as Board Chair, Sophia Academy has leapt forward financially and programmatically. Our profile is more visible than ever. Our Board is actively engaged and humming as a team. We are completing our 20th year and just graduated our 250th student. We’re all truly grateful for her leadership.”
The Board also elected three new trustees: Lil O’Rourke of Providence, President of URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement; Nealisse Morillo, MSW, of Warwick, Sophia Academy Class of 2010; and Rebecca Webber, of Providence, General Manager at CIC Providence. Lara Couturier, of Barrington, Principal of Washington, D.C., based HCM Strategies, was elected Vice President, and Janet Hasson, of Boise, ID, a consultant, was elected Treasurer.
“We are grateful to these community leaders for their contributions to our school, and their willingness to deepen that dedication,” said Maura Farrell. “They come to us from a diverse array of careers and experience, and are united in their passion for Sophia’s mission. We are excited about the vision, strategic strength, and expertise they will bring to the school as we approach our 20th anniversary and plan for the school’s next phase.”
From left to right: Joy Fox, Lil O’Rourke, Nealisse Morrillo ’10, and Rebecca Webber.