People on the Move: Bally’s Names New Chief Legal Officer, CCRI Appoints Dean of Students
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Bally's Corporation announced that Kim Barker Lee has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer. In that capacity, Ms. Lee will oversee Bally's legal and public affairs teams, supporting the Company's global strategic initiatives. She brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise to Bally's, including knowledge of lottery, gaming, and governmental law, as well as experience with public-private partnerships, public finance transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Lee Fenton, Chief Executive Officer of Bally's, said, "We are excited to welcome Kim to Bally's and are confident that she will make an excellent addition to our global leadership team. The depth and breadth of Kim's legal expertise, especially in gaming and lottery, will be instrumental as the company continues to expand and evolve during this period of significant growth. Additionally, her strong network and understanding of our key markets, including Rhode Island and Illinois, is particularly valuable as we explore new opportunities in the jurisdictions in which we conduct business."
Lee most recently served as International Game Technology's (IGT) inaugural Global Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, which she was appointed to after serving as General Counsel and Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs for Northstar Lottery Group, a majority-owned, IGT affiliate. Before that, Lee served as General Counsel to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, an Illinois state agency, and was a partner in the public law practice of two former prominent Chicago based law firms – Altheimer & Gray and Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C. Ms. Lee maintains strong relationships with business, legislative, and governmental leaders at the national, state, and local levels, including in Rhode Island and Illinois.
"I'm pleased to be joining Bally's during such an exciting time," said Lee. "The opportunities for growth are significant as the company advances its transformation into a global omni-channel gaming leader. I've spent much of my career deploying leadership and operational strategies in the lottery and gaming space, so I understand how the industry works and the challenges that must be overcome. I look forward to this next chapter and to playing a part in Bally's continued success."
Lee received a B.A. from Yale College in American Studies and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. Her board service includes Community College of Rhode Island Foundation, Family Service of Rhode Island and Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company. She was also appointed to the American Gaming Association's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin's Diversity Advisory Committee, and the Rhode Island Foundation's Equity Leadership Initiative Steering Committee.
Lee was named a Top 100 Diversity Officers by the National Diversity Council in 2020 and 2021, and one of Global Gaming Business's 25 People to Watch for 2020.
CCRI hires Taiwo Adefiyiju as New Dean of Students
The Community College of Rhode Island recently announced Providence, RI, resident Taiwo Adefiyiju as its new Dean of Students.
Adefiyiju will lead all aspects of the Dean of Students Office with the goal of providing a vibrant and engaging college and campus experience for CCRI students. In addition, she will oversee the Student Success Center and Disability Services for Students to ensure that every student has access to the necessary academic support services they need to thrive at CCRI.
She previously served as the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Cultural Education at Providence College, where she collaboratively led the Campus Assessment Response Evaluation (CARE) team, interdepartmental intervention and support team for students with behavior concerns; developed and implemented success plans for underrepresented students struggling with a variety of issues; and worked with campus partners to facilitate student success programs.
Beginning in July of 2020, she also served as Providence College’s Assistant Title VI Coordinator, a role in which she promoted educational, working, and living environments to ensure all students, staff, and faculty were treated with dignity and respect; and provided leadership and direction to Campus Life offices in an effort to further promote cultural awareness.
During her tenure at Providence College, Adefiyiju served on multiple committees in support of student engagement and success including the Multicultural Scholarship Program (MSP) Selection Committee, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Appeals, the Multicultural Student Success Committee, the Providence College Reunion Planning Committee, and the Alumni and Family Weekend Committee. In addition, she served as a member of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Committee, where she chaired the student celebration subcommittee program for the weeklong event.
In addition to her Student Affairs leadership and experience, Dean Adefiyiju was also an adjunct faculty member at Providence College and a Residential Tutor Counselor for the Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Management from Providence College in 2014 followed by her Master of Education in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs from Loyola University. Dean Adefiyiju is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Education Leadership Program at Johnson & Wales University.
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