Mayor Diossa Names Giraldo Chief of Staff

Mayor Diossa Names Giraldo Chief of Staff

Central Falls Mayor James Diossa has appointed Joshua Giraldo as his new chief of staff. Giraldo replaces ex- Cicilline aide Andy Andujar who left City Hall last month, as first reported by GoLocalProv.

"It is an honor and a privilege to be appointed chief of staff by the Mayor. Our city is in a fragile recovery and on the comeback trail, and I am excited to do my part to put Central Falls on the map as one of the nation's few success stories coming out of bankruptcy.  People are moving back to Central Falls because the Mayor has a vision for education, the economy and a fun quality of life and I look forward to finding new and innovative ways to increase this momentum," said Giraldo

Joshua Giraldo

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Giraldo is a 2008 graduate of Providence College who left his job as a 6th grade teacher at Blackstone Valley Prep to join the Diossa Administration in 2013.

Giraldo served as campaign manager for both Diossa's 2012  mayoral campaign as well as his 2009 city council campaign.

Giraldo has served on the Board of Directors  of the YMCA, the Central Falls Public Library, the Central Falls Lions Club and Young Voices.

"I am thrilled to welcome Joshua as my chief of staff," said Mayor Diossa.  "He wakes up everyday thinking about how to improve the quality of life in Central Falls and has the passion and the experience to help lead our comeback efforts.  I am particularly excited about his ongoing leadership in increasing opportunities for youth and families," said Diossa

New Director of Parks and Recreation

Mayor Diossa has also named Rob Sayre-McCord as the acting Director of Parks and Recreation.

Sayre-McCord earned his Master of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from North Carolina State University in 2014.