We look forward to working with you.
RISD Human Resources partners with campus colleagues to attract, retain, develop and reward a diverse workforce. We strive to enhance the experience of all employees and to foster an environment that values respect, teamwork, diversity and inclusion. Our team works proactively to create an environment that respects the whole person.
We provide comprehensive services that serve our community in the areas of:
- benefits and well-being
- compensation
- talent acquisition
- employee relations
- organizational development
- learning and development
Meet Our Team
Candace Baer
Vice President for Human Resources
cbaer@risd.edu
401 454-6426
Catherine Davis
Director of Compensation and Benefits
cdavis@risd.edu
401 454-6429
Alison Douglas
Human Resources Partner
adouglas@risd.edu
401 454-6720
Yesenia Figueroa
Talent Acquisition Partner
yfiguero@risd.edu
401 454-6760
Michael Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Director of Labor Relations
mfitzpat@risd.edu
401 709-8507
Cassie Goryl
Human Resources Partner
cgoryl@risd.edu
401 427-6947
Dayna Kingsland
Compensation and HRIS Analyst I
dkingsla@risd.edu
401 427-3140
Nicole Lemery
HR Administrative Coordinator
nlemery@risd.edu
401 454-6606
Kimberly Lima
Manager, HR Info Systems (HRIS)
klima@risd.edu
401 454-6439
Alicia Luzón
Talent Acquisition Partner
aluzon@risd.edu
401 454-6760
Marissa McNally
Benefits Partner
mmcnally@risd.edu
401 454-6428
Elizabeth Rainone
Director of Employment
erainone@risd.edu
401 454-6427
Kathleen Ramcharran
Recruiting Coordinator
kramchar@risd.edu
401 454-6606