Michael Lichtenstein is the President of Lichtenstein Associates, Inc., a Rhode Island-based specialized healthcare consultancy with national reach. His firm provides technical assistance to community health center leadership, management staff, and boards of directors in the areas of governance, fiscal, and clinical operations. Michael began his career in the nonprofit sector in 1974. Michael has a BA degree in Sociology from the University of RI and an MS degree in Applied Management from Lesley University. He is certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. He is also certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. Michael and his wife Deb live in Jamestown where they raised their two daughters. They enjoy spending time with family and especially playing with their five grandchildren. Michael received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s degree in Applied Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.

Following a successful career in sales management for the hotel industry, Sharon Alemany of Newport now leverages her professional experience and diverse talents by volunteering for organizations that strengthen families and communities. Sharon is committed to helping to enhance the quality of life for both children and adults. She has held several positions with organizations such as the South Providence Neighborhood Ministries. She currently sits as the Committee Chair for Child & Family’s Special Events Committee. Sharon and her husband have been residents of Newport, RI for many years. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an avid watercolor artist, and a grandmother of four.

Kristine Hendrickson joined the Child & Family Board of Directors in November 2019. Ms. Hendrickson is the Associate Vice President, University Relations and Chief Communications Officer for Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Ms. Hendrickson received a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and a master’s degree from Universiteit van Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Her professional background includes work in broadcast production and reporting, conferences and special events, sponsorships and promotions.  She has served as an adjunct faculty member at both Salve Regina University and the University of Rhode Island and is the advisor to Salve Regina’s student dance organization, SRU Dance. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and PRSA Southeastern New England, and also volunteers her time with the Newport Gulls, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL), and other local organizations. She was inducted into the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame in 2019.

Sara Hiebner was initially approached to be a community member on the Child & Family’s Institutional Advancement committee in 2009. Her immediate reaction was, “I am too busy”. After serving one year on the committee, and upon reflecting on her parents’ lived experiences and the impact they had on their community, she did an about face and joined the board. Sara strives to use her connections and personal experiences to raise awareness of, and funds for, the impactful outcomes of Child & Family. Sara is a University of Rhode Island graduate in Business Administration, is Vice President, Commercial Lender at Coastal1 Credit Union and resides on the East Side of Providence. She is blessed to have 7 of the best siblings on the planet and is most grateful for her son’s Christian, Jack, and daughter-in-law Lianna.

Longtime Child & Family supporter, Don McCall, is also no stranger to our Board of Directors, having previously served several stints on the board over years, including several years as Board Chair.  Don is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, and is Chief Financial Officer of The Newport Hotel Group. Don and his wife Lynn are residents of Saunderstown.

Lamel J. Moore has previously worked in Child & Family’s Residential Program. He currently serves as the Community Connections & partnership Liaison for the Pawtucket School Department. Previously Mr. Moore has served as the Executive Director/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Webster – Dudley and as Executive Director of the Greater Providence YMCA Providence Branch. Outside of work, Lamel serves as a board member for Aids Care Ocean State (ACOS) and is a regional volunteer in Sigma Pi Fraternity, Intl. He also enjoys competing in Crossfit competitions, spending time with his wife and daughter, and competing in local homebrew competitions. Lamel is also a recent graduate of the Leadership Rhode Island (Rho II) Class.

Kelly Power is the Director in the Center for Community Engagement and Service at Salve Regina University where she has spent over 18 years engaging students in the needs of the community. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Higher Education from Springfield College. While she is new to the board, Kelly is an avid supporter of Child and Family. She has spent 4 years on the development committee and collectively her 4 boys participated for 10 years in the Sandpipers Early Learning Center childcare program. 

Kelly is excited to join the board and continue contributing to Child and Family on a deeper level. She also looks forward to working with and learning from like-mind professionals to strengthens the lives of Rhode Island Families.