Edward has served on the board since 2017 and lives in Cranston. He is retired from the RI Department of Health after 36 years and serving as the Associate Director of Health. He was also an Adjunct Professor in Economics, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources at Bryant University, Providence College, University of Rhode Island, Johnson and Wales university, and Roger Williams University. He is a Leadership Rhode Island 2008 alumnus and also serves on the RI Pace Board and Nursing Assistant Professional Board. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Providence College and and M.A. in Economics from Tufts University.