“First of All, Servants of All, we Transcend All” is the Alpha Phi Alpha motto. This motto represents the Fraternity’s history, mission, and charge. As a member of the first intercollegiate fraternity founded by African American Men, Robert L. Bailey, V has been very proud to exemplify these characteristics his entire adult life. As a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, relative, friend and leader; Robert has remained committed to providing resources and support to children, youth, and families through partnerships with many organizations across RI. 

 

Robert is a Providence Public Schools and University of Rhode Island graduate. As a grammar school student, he was one of several students that was bussed to desegregate Providence Public Schools in 1967 - 1971.

 

Over the past 25+ years, Robert has worked in the non profit sector providing educational, social, political, and economic resources and services to those that are in need. 

 

Manager of Client Services for Justice Assistance/CORES Program, Robert serves Men and Women that have contact with the judicial systems. The primary focus is on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our wraparound resources and services clinical employment/education, community health care worker/peer recovery and life skills development.