Nicole Patano

Nicole Patano serves as the Pro Bono Coordinator at Community Legal Aid since July 2023, focusing on recruiting and retaining private bar attorneys to assist low-income residents in Central and Western Massachusetts. Previously, Nicole worked as a Paralegal and Americorps Vista at the Rhode Island Center for Justice from August 2022 to June 2023, where responsibilities included enhancing support for incarcerated individuals and addressing housing insecurity. Nicole also gained experience through internships at the Rhode Island Center for Justice from September 2021 to May 2022 and the Rhode Island General Assembly from June 2021 to July 2021. Nicole holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from Providence College, completed in 2022.