Joshua C. Laguerre

President

President Joshua Laguerre Joshua Laguerre was born in 1987. A lifelong resident of Providence, Rhode Island, Josh attended Classical High School, where in 2005 he graduated in the top third of his class, and received the 2005 Classical High School Alumni Award.

As a first generation college student, Joshua entered Rhode Island College the following fall unsure of what career he wanted to pursue.

Under the guidance of Director Emeritus of Student Support Services, Joseph Costa, Josh became the leader of Harambee, the organization his mentor founded more than 30 years earlier. A former nursing major, Joshua chose to pursue a degree in management and is now an Honors student in the School of Management, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and an alumnus of College Leadership Rhode Island, and was elected in 2009 to serve as President of the Rhode Island College student body.

Outside of SCG, Joshua works as the Project Coordinator in the Workforce Development Department at Lifespan. As Project Coordinator, Josh coordinates trainings, supervises 95 youth, and communicates with external organizations and community based organizations. Joshua also serves as the youth leader at the French Speaking Baptist Church of Rhode Island.

As the President of Student Community Government, Inc. Joshua is focusing on the interests of the students. He truly believes that the role of the President of the Student Body is to “truly reach out to the student’s, and address their needs.” His main goals for the year are greater communication and collaboration amongst the students and the staff. If the students and staff work together, then the result will be more school wide initiatives and general improvement in Rhode Island College.