Teny O. Gross (A '03) Executive Director of the Institure for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence

The Institute provides training in nonviolence/conflict resolution widely in the state of Rhode Island, and is home to the Nonviolence Streetworkers Program in Providence. Gross is the recipient of The Institute for Global Leadership Alumni award from Tufts University, The Community Service award from the Rhode Island Minority Police Association, and the Recognition Award in supporting the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission.