NEW: Taylor Named New Aging Program Director at Rhode Island College

NEW: Taylor Named New Aging Program Director at Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College (RIC) has named Catherine Taylor as the new director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island (AFRI), an initiative of RIC. 

Taylor will take over effective immediately.

“We are confident that Ms. Taylor will continue to bolster our strong tradition of cultivating partnerships, catalyzing change, and building a community that supports and empowers Rhode Islanders as they age,” writes RIC in their press release.

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Taylor replaces Jody Shue, who stepped down from the position to pursue jobs in Massachusetts.

“We would like to recognize Jody’s leadership over the past few years- she has been a passionate champion for Age-Friendly RI.  She has elevated the conversation on aging throughout the state, forged many new partnerships with organizations, advocates and other stakeholders who share a common interest in enhancing the lives of older adults,” writes RIC in their press release.

About Taylor

Taylor, a two-time candidate for statewide office, is the former director of the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs, and former owner of a small business, LangTaylor, that specialized in strategic consulting for government, nonprofit and corporate clients.

She previously served for 20 years as a legislative assistant and speechwriter for Senator John Chafee and later Senator Lincoln Chafee.

Taylor is an active community volunteer, currently serving as president of the board of directors of FirstWorks and as trustee of the Church of St. Sebastian.

She is a graduate of Yale University.

Taylor and her husband, attorney Robert Taylor, are the parents of four children and live in Providence.