Heather Bacchiocchi

Heather Bacchiocchi currently serves as the TRIO SSS Director at the Community College of Rhode Island, where responsibilities include co-authoring grant narratives for the upcoming TRIO SSS grant competition and managing three federally funded projects with a total budget of $990,000. Previous roles include Access Plus Director at Massasoit Community College, Academic Coordinator at Sylvan Learning Centers, and various positions in educational outreach and support at organizations such as American Student Assistance and MEFA. Heather holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from St. Cloud State University and has earned multiple certifications and degrees focused on education, trauma-informed practice, and school counseling.