EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed André Herrera as the city’s new Director of Policy & Constituent Services.
Herrera will be responsible for overseeing all constituent affairs and relations to ensure that East Providence provides the highest level of response to our community when they have issues. Herrera will also oversee intergovernmental affairs, serving as the primary point of contact for the city council, state and local elected leaders, and those at the federal level.
“Mr. Herrera will be in charge of ensuring that we continue to provide the best constituent services possible to our residents and businesses,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “Mr. Herrera’s background in the private sector and government, both at the federal level and at the local level will ensure that we continue to put East Providence first, as the best place to live, learn, work and play.”
Before joining the City of East Providence, Herrera spent 3 years as a confidential assistant to the Office of the Providence City Council, he spent 3 years as the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for U.S. representative David Cicilline, and also was the Deputy District Director to U.S. representative Gabe Amo. Most recently, Herrera worked as a Government Relations Manager for Vanguard Renewables out of Boston, Massachusetts leading government affairs strategies, analyzing policy landscapes, and overseeing a team of development managers across multiple sites.
“I am excited to bring my passion for public service and knowledge of Rhode Island politics to this wonderful city,” André Herrera said. “Having worked closely with East Providence residents through my roles in the First Congressional District, I look forward to supporting Mayor DaSilva’s administration and helping to strengthen our community’s future.”
Herrera earned his Master of Arts in Political Science & Government at Boston College and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Rhode Island.
