Meet Our Board

Vinnie is the Dean of Business and Experiential Education at Bristol Community College. In addition to overseeing several departments and programs in the area of Business Administration he also oversees three collegewide centers: Academic Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE), Experiential Education Center (EEC), and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).

Vinnie sees an opportunity to help people understand our community and build their capacity to lead in their organizations and communities. He brings with him experience working with Leadership Howard County in MD on several collaborative projects.

Vinnie’s idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, motivate, set a vision, communicate, respect others, and of course, lead by example. A leader must have an honest understanding of who they are, what they know, and what they are capable of. “Good leaders are developed through a never-ending process of self-study, education, training, experience and above all- excellent mentorship”.

When asked about his vision for the south coast, Vinnie said, “When I moved to the south coast region in 2020, besides the sheer natural beauty of the area, I was extremely impressed with a sense of community and a culture of inclusiveness in the region. While there are areas of opportunities for improvement, what is impressive is the desire to make things happen in the region through partnership and collaboration by several sectors such as education, banking, off-shore wind, healthcare etc.”