Student Engagement and Leadership Staff

Matt directs the New Student Orientation program and oversees the facilitation of all SEAL Programs. He grew up in Connecticut and received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Eastern Connecticut State University and his Master of Science in College Student Personnel from the University of Tennessee. Before working at Providence College he served students at Towson University and the University of Maryland. In his free time he enjoys cycling, spending time with his wife, daughter and dog, Knox. He also hopelessly cheers on the Orioles, Ravens, and the Vols. Matt’s favorite PC tradition is officially welcoming the incoming class during their First Day in Friartown.

Matthew Hicks, M.S.

Assistant Dean of Student Engagement & Leadership
Slavin Center 104
mhicks@providence.edu

Maggie advises the Board of Programmers (BOP), coordinates Senior Week and oversees all weekend programming. Maggie is from Woonsocket, RI and received her undergraduate degree from Rhode Island College and master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from New England College. When she is away from friartown, she loves spending time with family and friends. You may see Maggie running around campus while supporting the Board of Programmers, running weekend programming, hosting events in McPhail’s, and leading senior class traditions. Maggie’s favorite tradition is making sure the dreams of PC students come true!

Maggie Valton

Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
mkeach@providence.edu

EmGo advises Horizons, PC Firsts and facilitates the PC1G initiative. She also coordinates Life After Friartown, Sophomore Year Experience and supports the family program during New Student Orientation. She is a native New Yorker proudly hailing from the South Bronx. She grew to call Providence her second home while attending Brown University as a first-generation student. Before her current role, Emily served as program director for a local community organization and directly advised over 140 first-generation students through the college application process. While working at PC, she earned her master’s degree in Higher Education. In her free time, she enjoys cooking up new recipes, reading the latest fiction, scrolling past one too many TikToks, and volunteering for local initiatives that support the arts and youth in Rhode Island.

Emily “EmGo” Gonzalez ’23G

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 115
egonzal1@providence.edu

Alyssa Jo provided supports to student clubs and organizations, advises the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (BMSA), advises Student Congress class boards and provides support for all student programming. She received her Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Missouri State University. Before Providence College, she served in residence life roles at Northeastern University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Rice University, and the University of Missouri, Columbia. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, long walks with her dog Koda, knitting, and coaching the PC Club Softball team. Her favorite PC tradition is Senior Week; she loves seeing the senior class come together to make memories with one another!

Alyssa Jo Johnson

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
ajohns30@providence.edu

Molly directs the Leadership Fellows Program, provides direction for our leadership development programs and supports the facilitation of the New Student Orientation program. She completed her master’s degree in Higher Education at Florida State University in 2017, but she is a true New Englander at heart. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she received her undergraduate degree from Framingham State University and has spent her professional life working in Student Affairs throughout the northeast. In her free time, Molly enjoys traveling to new countries, reading, singing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Molly Buckley

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 115
mbuckl10@providence.edu

Tammy provides critical support for all SEAL programming and oversees student employees within the office. Tammy is a native Rhode Islander who grew up in Woonsocket but calls Forestdale home. She is a wife and mother of six wonderful children. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Development through the Providence College School of Continuing Education. She finds joy in the great outdoors, especially hiking. Her favorite thing about PC is the strong sense of community and commitment to personal growth and wellness.

Tammy-Rae Kennedy

Administrative Coordinator of Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
tkenned6@providence.edu

Tim Cahill ’24

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
tcahill2.ga@providence.edu

Alexxa Etienne

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
aetienne.ga@providence.edu

Adam Ferrara

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
aferrar3.ga@providence.edu

Sophia Gaines ’24

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
sgaines.ga@providence.edu

Josh Lewin ’24

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
jlewin.ga@providence.edu

Sapphire Ryder

Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership
Slavin Center 106
sryder1.ga@providence.edu

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership

Providence College
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm​​
​Slavin Center 106
401.865.2211
activities@providence.edu