Jacob Bissaillon

Chief Executive Officer | jbissaillon@justiceassistance.org

Jake Bissaillon serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Justice Assistance. He is an experienced advocate and administrator with a deep history of leadership in both state and local government. Jake earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master’s in Business Administration from Providence College as well as a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law.

Prior to working for Justice Assistance, Jake served as the Chief of Staff for Rhode Island Senate, developing and negotiating Senate leadership’s legislative agenda from 2021 to 2023. His past public sector experience also includes serving as legal counsel to former Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey and as the Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council under Council President Michael A. Solomon. Jake joined Justice Assistance in 2023.

During his time in various leadership positions, Jake played a pivotal role in advancing significant legislation impacting Rhode Island’s criminal justice system. These include comprehensive changes to the state’s sentencing guidelines known as “Justice Reinvestment” in 2017, “Fair Chance Licensing” reform, and expungement reform. Jake also played a crucial role in enacting common-sense gun safety laws, establishing a $15 minimum wage, issuing child tax credits to support Rhode Island families, and implementing tax relief measures for seniors, families, and small businesses.

Born in Merrimac, Massachusetts, Jake came to Rhode Island to attend Providence College. He resides in Providence's Elmhurst neighborhood with his wife, Kim, and their two dogs, Winnie and Winston. Jake currently represents District One (Providence) in the Rhode Island Senate.

Chief Operating Officer kbrown@justiceassistance.org

Katherine E. Brown

With more than 30 years of experience at Justice Assistance, Kathy wears many hats as principal contract manager and management of personnel, information systems, accounts payable and disbursements; office management and special events coordinator. She oversees recruitment and training of staff, volunteers and student interns. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Justice Studies from Rhode Island College, and she is a graduate of the former Katharine Gibbs School.

Frances Dalomba, MSW, LICSW

Clinical Director
fdalomba@justiceassistance.org

Ms. Dalomba is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and Clinical Director at Justice Assistance.  She is a BIPOC, cisgender female who is Dominican American, bilingual, (Spanish/English), and a first- generation college graduate.  She has worked with children, youth, and families for over 20+ years.  She earned a BSW and MSW from Rhode Island College.  Ms. DaLomba was the Clinical Director of School Based Initiatives at Family Service of RI (FSRI). She also provides individual therapy and clinical supervision in private practice with RI Psychiatric & Counseling Associates.  Ms. DaLomba is a graduate of the 2022-2023 RI Foundation’s emerging leaders Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI) Cohort #2. She is a mental health advocate who is passionate that mental health services are provided to those in need, especially children and adolescents who need equitable access, in a timely, culturally sensitive and trauma informed manner.

Keith Whitt

Marketing and Development Officer
kwhitt@justiceassistance.org

Keith started at Justice Assistance in 2019 as a Case Manager what was responsible for program service delivery in the 3rd Division and 2nd Division District Courts.  In 2022 he became the Marketing and Development Officer and oversees the marketing and development of Justice Assistance. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut.

Veronika Valois

Office Manager
vvalois@justiceassistance.org

Veronika is responsible for overall daily office operations, as well as records management, office maintenance and supplies.  She also serves as the assistant to the CEO and provides support services to the Board of Directors. Veronika joined Justice Assistance in January 2020. She earned her Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Community College of Rhode Island and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration from Rhode Island College.

Marcela Lopera

Court- Based Program Manager
mlopera@justiceassistance.org

Marcela is responsible for program service delivery of all Court-Based Programs and in the Providence County (6th Division) District Court. Those services include victim and offender notification; monitoring restitution determination and collection as well as all client court-ordered sanctions, court escort, referral and technical assistance.  Marcela joins the Justice Assistance team and offers over 7 years of experience, having worked in the Kent County Courthouse and the Narragansett Police Department.  She earned her Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Johnson & Wales University. 

Client Services Manager - CORES
rbailey@justiceassistance.org

Robert L. Bailey V

Bob is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all client services.  He has twenty plus years of non-profit experience with Casey Family Services - the direct service arm of The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Amos House and ManUp, Inc.  As a volunteer, he actively participates as Executive Chair Board at YouthBuild Prep Academy/YouthBuild Programs, Board of Trustees Mt. Hope Community Baptist Church, Ambassador Constituent Team Lead (ACT Lead) RI Congressional District 1 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Jeremy Fague

Luisaura Perez

Intake/Administrative Assistant
lperez@justiceassistance.org

Luisaura coordinates data about victim/client information from the court. Her duties include general and administrative support for the staff. She also provides translation services for Spanish speaking clients. Luisaura joined Justice Assistance in 2021. She earned her Associate Degree from the Community College of Rhode Island.