PROVIDENCE – Nick Freeman was named by the Providence Foundation as its newest assistant director in a recent September announcement.
“We are thrilled to have Nick join the team,” said Executive Director Cliff Wood in a statement. “He has been deeply engaged in the issues facing downtown Providence and the city as a whole … and will be a great asset to our organization and mission.”
Freeman replaces Geoff Kish, who recently relocated to Arizona.
Joining the Providence City Council in 2007, Freeman spent more than a decade with the city of Providence, most recently as a member of the council’s policy and research staff.
As foundation assistant director, Freeman will assist in building key projects, implementing the annual strategic plan and managing the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy.
A graduate of the Providence public school system, and a lifelong Providence resident, Freeman has a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and previously served as president of the Rhode Island Urban Debate League for four years.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.