Meet the Staff at Smith Hill Community Development Corporation

Jean Lamb

Executive Director 

Jean Lamb has been with the Smith Hill CDC for nine years. She first joined the team from 2000-2004, and returned in 2012 to take on a leadership role. In 2015, Jean became the Executive Director of SHCDC, and under her leadership, has advanced the organization’s mission. Jean is a firm believer in looking at the big picture to meet tenants’ needs, which is shown in her support of programs that are “more than housing.” Jean holds a Bachelor of Science in Human & Family Studies with a focus on Gerontology, and enjoys applying what she learned into her everyday career.  

Carol A. Osborne

Office Manager

Carol Osborne is a native Rhode Islander who first joined the Smith Hill CDC as a volunteer in 2015. Having a love for SHCDC’s mission, Carol quickly transitioned from volunteer to staff member and currently works as Office Manager. Prior to joining the team, Carol worked in various client advocate roles including Community Outreach Coordinator at St. Martin De Porres Senior Center and Outcomes Specialist at Memorial Hospital. Outside of work, Carol loves to craft, play computer games, garden, and care for animals. Carol is happily married and is the proud mother to one daughter and proud grandmother to four boys. She loves to travel when possible, especially to the UK to visit family.