Joe Polisena
American politician in Rhode Island (born 1954)
Joseph M. Polisena (born June 27, 1954) is an American politician from Rhode Island. He served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1993 to 1999 and again from 2001 to 2007. He served as mayor of the Town of Johnston from 2007 until he was succeeded by his son, Joseph Polisena Jr., in 2023. He is a Democrat.
Early life and education
Polisena was born to Julia Marie and Joseph Anthony Polisena on June 27, 1954. He graduated from Johnston High School in Johnston, Rhode Island in 1972. In 1985, Polisena graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an associate degree in nursing. In 1988, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in health services from Roger Williams University in Bristol.
In 1998, he completed a Master of Education through Cambridge College.
Career
He was employed by the Community College of Rhode Island as a registered nurse and assistant professor.
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