Donate Today
Facebook
Donate Today

Board Of Directors

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

A Community Resource for Recovery

board members 000

Kelly Armitage

Kelly is dedicated to helping people find and flourish in recovery. She has a BS in Environmental Engineering, an MA in Counseling, and a CAGS Rehabilitation Counseling certification. In addition to practicing therapy, Kelly works managing an office. She has spent countless hours making sure that the gift of recovery is alive and accessible. Kelly enjoys outdoor activities, especially scuba diving and is almost always seen with her dog Oliver. Kelly’s generous contribution to YANA helps keep the board informed, partnered and prevents duplication of services.
board members 003

Kate Moreau

Kate cares deeply about the Aquidneck Island community (and beyond) having access to 12 step recovery and the fellowship these programs can provide. She earned a BA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. Kate has owned and operated her retail store, Wish, in Newport for over 10 years and hopes to bring the experience she has gained as a member of the business community here to YANA. As the Webmaster for Rhode Island Al-Anon Family Groups, she is responsible for keeping the RIAFG community website up to date and easy to navigate. When not in her store or at YANA, you’ll find Kate practicing yoga, walking her two 5 pound Pomeranians around town, playing and teaching Mahjong or occasionally needlepointing on the beach.
Ted

Ted Cordin

Ted is a founding member of YANA and a driving force behind its mission to provide meeting space for people in twelve-step recovery programs. Ted’s long and successful Sales Career in Food Service has been integral to his effective leadership. YANA was his vision. Ted encourages selflessness and courage as YANA employs those qualities to fend off diseases that corrode hope and community.

Doug

Douglas Faulds

Doug’s constancy and steadfastness to YANA’s mission come from his desire to serve as the financial footing as Treasurer. He believes in the need for a safe environment for 12-step recovery groups, health and wellness groups, their meetings, and functions. In addition to keeping the Newport YANA Club on an informed, stable financial footing, Doug enjoys travel, golf, and reading.

Jay

Jay Garrett

Jay is devoted to recovery and embraces a lifestyle of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.  He is dedicated to YANA’s mission to provide a fun, safe, and supportive community for anyone seeking 12-step recovery.  Jay’s educational and professional background brings a broad spectrum of experience in business, marketing, sales, and regulation.  His knowledge of health insurance and regulation provides a comprehensive understanding of the Rhode Island health care delivery system and the barriers to services, particularly relating to behavioral health and substance use issues, providing critical support for the strategic growth of YANA.

board members 002

David Slye

David has been involved professionally in the real estate industry, related boards and advisory roles, including NAI Global, NAIOP, CREST, GBREB, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Government Properties Trust Advisors. He served on the Board of FCD Educational Services, the leading international nonprofit provider of K-12 onsite drug education and substance abuse prevention services for schools across the United States and around the world. David has two older adult children, and lives full-time in Newport with his wife, high school age son, and their dog Zippy.

Mr. Mello

Nick Mello

My name is Nicholas Mello and I am from Warren RI. I am the Assistant Financial Center Manager for Berkshire Bank in Middletown RI and I am on the Board of Directors for YANA Newport County, currently serving as it’s secretary. I am also involved in the volunteering efforts at Berkshire Bank, coordinating and planning for Extraordinary Day. I love to write, spend time with family, go hiking and camping, among many other things. However, being able to make a difference in the lives of others brings me joy, and I am happy to be able to contribute to that goal along with this wonderful organization.
board members 001

John Hayes

John is a three decade member of the AA community. He hopes to help YANA continue to bring to Newport County a presence of compassionate healing, understanding and assistance to those suffering from addiction. John retired in 2017 as a Chiropractic Orthopedist. He is a past president of the Maine Chiropractic Association and a member of the Maine Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He has volunteered Chiropractic Services to the USGA since 1995 at the US Amateur Golf Championship and at the US Opens in ’24, ’25 and ’26. John enjoys golf, summers at the beach, and gardening.
Sharon

Sharon Solway

Sharon is dedicated to her community and, within that, to the success of YANA as a place where recovery resources are readily available to anyone in need. Retired after 25 years of teaching in high school and middle school classrooms, Sharon considers herself a lifelong learner committed to educating others about valuable community resources provided at YANA. Sharon finds peace in being in nature, walking, bike riding, and hiking. She also practices yoga, enjoys the beach, reading, and of course spending time with her family.