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Welcome to the Center of Excellence (COE) | Centro de Excelencia, housed within the School of Social Work.

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What We Do

We address racial & cultural gaps in RI’s behavioral health workforce. Guided by “de la comunidad para la comunidad,” we strengthen social work education, develop a diverse workforce, and advance culturally responsive services for our community.

Contact Information
  • swcoe@ric.edu
  • Guardo Hall, 814 Salisbury Dr, Providence, RI 02908
Principal Investigator

Jayashree Nimmagadda

Leadership

Principal Investigator: Jayashree Nimmagadda, PhD, MSW, LICSW; Co-Director of the Center: Joise Garzon, PhD, MSW, LICSW; Co-Director of the Center: Estrellita Moronta; Program Coordinator: Kelly Esmeralda Ramos, MSW