banner photo: former Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea at the State House with JA Job Shadow students from Central Falls High School during Education Awareness Week in 2016.
Tentative Agenda
Monday, March 23, 2026
JA Leaders Day
Participating School
George J. West Elementary School | Providence
Community Leaders - Classroom volunteers
Meg Apostolou | Community Development Manager, Centreville Bank
Marie Charles | Director of Sales, Newport Restaurant Group
Chef Kevin Dilibero | Culinary Arts Director, Newport Restaurant Group
Ann-Marie Lefebvre | Assistant Vice President, CRA Officer, Bristol County Savings Bank
Jason R Mainelli | President- Community Manager, JPMorgan Chase
JA Board of Directors - Classroom Volunteers
Sherri Carrera | Director of Business Development, KSA Marketing
Andrew Engvall | Assistant Vice President, Beacon Bank and Trust
Jason Kulak | Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Centreville Bank
Jamison Miller | Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Bank of America Private Bank
Andrew Omer | Assistant Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, Bristol County Savings Bank
Casey Riley | Chief Operating Officer, Newport Restaurant Group
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
High students will participate in a Mock Legislative Session at the State House where they get to vote on a bill relevant to young people followed by the signing of a proclamation by Governor Dan McKee and a panel with elected officials. Students then take part in a JA Job Shadow with local leaders.
Participating School
Central High School | Providence
State Officials Participating in JA Job Shadow
Jermey Chiapetta | Office of Governor Daniel McKee
The Honorable Gregg Amore | Secretary of State
The Honorable James Diossa | General Treasurer
Community leaders participating
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America – Rhode Island
Lee Lewis | President JA Rhode Island
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
TFA Day
Participating Schools
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Community Leaders
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America – Rhode Island
Katharine Amaral | Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, JA Rhode Island
Thursday, March 24, 2026
Financial Industry Careers Day
Middle students will participate in JA Career Speaker Series and then take part in a panel discussion regarding careers in banking and technology at the Citizens Campus in Johnston, RI.
Participating Schools
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Community Leaders
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America – Rhode Island
Lee Lewis | President JA Rhode Island
Friday, March 27, 2026
Congressional Leaders Day
Students from Community Preparatory School will participate in the JA Keeping Score Finance game with the help of local leaders at the Fidelity Investments Campus in Smithfield, RI.
Participating School
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Congressional Leaders
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Community Leaders
Rick Metters | Vice President/RI Regional Public Affairs, Fidelity Investments
Ashlee Accetta | Business Analyst, Workplace Investing Customer Solutions, Fidelity Investments
Lee Lewis | President, Junior Achievement of Rhode Island
Michael Broschart | Executive Director, Teach for America Rhode Island