Team Leadership
Board of Directors
Colleen Cranshaw
Colleen was introduced to dragon boat racing by a very close friend. An avid adventurer, Colleen was always up to trying new experiences. From day one she was hooked. Colleen has been dragon boat racing since 2017 and has been with Century Dragon Boat Club since its inception in 2018.
Since day one, Colleen has led the charge with all operational aspects of the team. Colleen quickly ensured all legal compliance was adhered to so the team could qualify as a 501(c)3 organization, taking the lead on a Movie Screening fundraiser, setting up events for recruiting, reaching out to newspapers and TV for exposure, creating an Activities and Fundraising committee and ensuring all new members are greeted and fully welcomed. The camaraderie and team spirit is what keeps Colleen fully committed to Century every day.
Outside of dragon boating and work-life at Lifespan as a Senior Accountant, Colleen is a dedicated mom and wife who tries to stay physically active. You'll often see her participating in local 5k runs.
Gregg Cranshaw
Gregg got into dragon boat paddling thanks to his wife’s persistence and love. In 2018, he started this exciting journey, which not only revamped his fitness routine but also got him deeply involved in the dragon boat community.
What really hooked Gregg was the amazing sense of belonging he felt. Right from his first paddle stroke, he was welcomed by a group of people whose enthusiasm was contagious. This camaraderie motivated him to give back even more to the community.
Always ready to help, Gregg quickly became instrumental in building and supporting a new dragon boat club. He didn’t just paddle; he took on steering and coaching roles, eager to share his knowledge and passion with newcomers.
In 2023, Gregg took his commitment to the next level by joining the club’s board. With his background in IT and security, he brought valuable skills that helped improve the club’s operations to a highly professional level.
Besides his love for dragon boating and IT, Gregg is also a devoted dad to two daughters. He manages his busy schedule by spending quality time with his family, sharing his love for fitness, and teaching them the importance of perseverance, community, and dedication.
Gina Alexander
Gina first found Century Dragon Boat Club in 2021 on Meetup. Initially, she was looking for a chance to meet people while doing some outdoor exercise. The fact that it was on the water was a bonus!
After the first few practices, she officially joined the team and soon found that it was so much more than just a great workout. The camaraderie and welcoming atmosphere at Century, along with the social outings, and competitive team spirit at the races have led to her remaining on the Team and ultimately joining the Board of Directors this year.
When Gina is not dragonboating or working in her job as an occupational therapist, you can usually find her traveling or enjoying nature by birdwatching, kayaking, hiking, or biking.
Dominic Brown
Having moved to Rhode Island in 2021 for work Dominic was looking to make new friends and keep active. Having no understanding of what Dragonboat was he turned up to his first practice, jumped in the boat, and was instantly hooked.
Over the last two seasons, Dominic has learned to paddle, attended races across New England and a training camp in Florida, and can even occasionally be found coaching and steering the boat.
Dominic loves all things on the water. He will often be found at the beach and is happiest whilst paddleboarding or kitesurfing.
Coaches
Head Coach
Gregg Cranshaw
Assistant Coaches
Akhilesh Mannava
Christine Kelley
Dominic Brown
Coach in Training
Chris Byron