Roger Williams University is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicole Speranzo as our next Equestrian Coach.

"We are very excited to welcome Nikki back as our new head coach. Her experience as an RWU student-athlete and assistant coach with the program make her ready to be the next head coach"

Speranzo is currently an Assistant Trainer at Sunflower Meadows Equestrian in Seekonk, Mass. She formerly served as the Assistant Equestrian Coach at Roger Williams from 2019-2021.

"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to become the next Head Coach of the Roger William's Equestrian Team. I am incredibly honored to be part of such an amazing community, and to lead a team of talented riders. I would like to thank Kiki Jacobs for the opportunity to continue to grow the program. I look forward to having great success in the upcoming season."

Speranzo graduated from RWU with a bachelor of science in management in 2019 and completed her MBA at RWU in 2020.

She will officially begin her responsibilities on September 1.