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Gaetan has over 20 years of professional experience spanning economic development, legal, education, government affairs, and international trade. Before coming to The Pawtucket Foundation, Gaetan served as Engagement Director for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), a statewide business association representing 3,400 businesses in MA. Prior to AIM, Gaetan worked for Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation where he created an Economic Mobility Agenda focused on accelerating the growth of human, social, and financial capital for residents and businesses located in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan.

 Gaetan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Tufts University and a Masters of Business Administration from Boston University. He sits on the Board of Directors of WorldBoston, Advisory Board of the Trustees of Donations for Education in Liberia, and is an editorial contributor to the Fair Observer. 

 Gaetan enjoys spending time with his wife Teresa and young children (8 years old Mathias, and 10-month old twins Camila and Akim). He looks forward to working with the Foundation’s talented and committed members to write the next chapter in Pawtucket’s story of American innovation.

Christine M. Sullivan, Development Director  

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Christine Sullivan has been with the Pawtucket Foundation for over 12 years and has over 30 years nonprofit experience in development and fundraising. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Psychology, along with a Certificate in Learning Disabilities, from Curry College. While raising her four children she remained active in many community and educational fundraising efforts along with engaging in several small business ventures.

Christine served as Executive Director of the Forbes House Museum where she provided leadership and direction for the organization, established a comprehensive development program, and raised public awareness to insure financial stability. Today, she remains involved in many development efforts at the Brimmer and May School of Chestnut Hill, MA, is a member of Women in Development of Greater Boston and is co-chair of Programs on the Board of the Milton Historical Society.

Christine always enjoys the opportunity to meet new people and she has a professional style that is based on personal communication and collaboration. Though not from Rhode Island, she is very familiar with the area through family members and is thrilled to see the preservation of historic mills and revitalization of the riverfront and downtown areas.

She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and pursuing her interests in Historic Preservation and Decorative Arts.