Michael Chappell graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor of science degree in consumer studies. He is currently a project coordinator for the Injury Prevention Center and is the Rhode Island state child passenger safety contact. He oversees a variety of programs including Safe Kids Rhode Island, the 4-Safety Program, and the Seats 4 Safety Program. He is a certified child passenger safety technician instructor (CPSTI) and administers the national child passenger safety training course multiple times per year.
He has been devoted to injury prevention for over 25 years, working to keep the children of Rhode Island safe and free from injury.