Gena Bianco

As Dean of University College, Gena Bianco is responsible for providing strategic guidance, direction, and management for all efforts related to UC’s academic programs, dual enrollment, and non-credit education and training, as well as UC's internal and external partnerships. Dean Bianco has been with Roger Williams University since 2013, serving as the Director of Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice, and Associate Dean, prior to being promoted to Dean in 2018. In addition to her responsibilities as Dean, she continues to serve as the Director of Paralegal Studies.

Prior to joining Roger Williams University, Dean Bianco worked in the legal field for large corporations. She was the Director of Anchor of Hope & FACE of Rhode Island and Assistant Director of Catholic Schools at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. She also held various legal and compliance positions at CVS Caremark and Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy.

Dean Bianco is very active in the community and has been a member of the Town Committee and School Committee for the Town of Johnston. She is also a member of various civic organizations, including but not limited to the Cranston High School West Parent Advisory Council and the Governor’s Workforce Board for Career Pathways Advisory Committee. She is also an active participant on the RWU Paramedic Advisory Council and the RWU Paralegal Advisory Committee.

Dean Bianco holds a Juris Doctorate from Southern New England School of Law, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island. She also holds a certification in mediation from the Center for Mediation and Collaboration RI. Dean Bianco holds institutional memberships with the following organizations- American Association for Paralegal Education, the Rhode Island Paralegal Association, the American Bar Association and the Rhode Island Bar Association.