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Linda Brenckle, M.S., R.D., P.M.P. Project Director II Research Interests: Clinical and community-based research particularly with regard to maternal and child health, child development, and pediatric nutrition; operationalizing research. |
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Josephine Boateng, B.S. Research Coordinator I Research Interests: Perinatal mental health, Community-based health promotion, Health equity in populations of color, childhood trauma in family systems, mental health access, Infant and maternal health, global health, determinants of health in populations of color & women’s health
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Amy Celona, B.S. Project Coordinator Professional Responsibilities: Provides analysis and support for projects, administrative, and general operations. Research Interests: Protective factors against the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences; the integration of mental health care in primary care settings; building resilience in children and families; equitable access to high-quality, trauma-informed health care.
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Rachel DeCola Project Assistant Professional Responsibilities: Manages the administrative responsibilities for the iSPARC Communications Team |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-1961 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Lauren Dutille Grant & Contract Specialist Professional Responsibilities: Manage contracts, payment vouchers, credit cards, and process travel expense reports. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8081 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Carolyn Friedhoff, MBioethics Research Coordinator II Research Interests: Cross-cultural bioethics, health policy, science education, substance use and addiction medicine, mental health among people who are immigrants or refugees, health equity for populations of color, global health equity, stress-related illnesses, women’s mental health |
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Linda Harrington, B.S. Academic Administrator III Professional Responsibilities: Administration of the financial, operational, human resource, and general business functions of the SPARC. Provides information and guidance to faculty for the pre and post-award activity relating to grant management. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8415 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Marcela Hayes, B.A., B.S. Research Project Director Research Interests: Mental health service systems for young adults, adapting and testing supported employment and education models to improve the mental and behavioral health of individuals across their lifespan. Researching and understanding the implications for mindfulness practice, and training for all ages. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-1072 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Maya Ingram, B.A. Research Coordinator I
Research Interests: Young adult social-emotional learning and mental health services; comparative race and ethnic studies; intersectionality in mental health care for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized groups.
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Ian A. Lane, B.A. Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Quantitative research methodology; statistical applications in clinical epidemiology & population health research; Implementation Science
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Sharon Leahy-Lind, B.S., MPPM Implementation Specialist Professional Responsibilities: Provides leadership for the Implementation Science Practice Program and Chair of Technical Assistance Program
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Robyn Leonard, B.S. Administrative Assistant II Professional Responsibilities: Provides Administrative support for Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA, FACLP
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-5812 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Deirdre Logan, B.A. Project Manager Research Interests: Dissemination and presentation of research findings and materials, Informed Consent, research ethics, and youth, young adult, and family mental health. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-5852 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Melissa Maslin, MEd Project Director II Research interests: Integration of mental health and obstetric care, perinatal mental health and substance use concerns, community-based health promotion, developmental disabilities, online course development |
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Lauren McDowell, M.A. Research Coordinator I Research interests: The intersection between psychology and the legal system (i.e., Forensic Psychology). Specifically, violence risk assessment, the classification and assessment of psychopathic traits, and juror perceptions of issues such as serious mental illnesses, insanity defenses, and capital punishment
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Brian Miller, M.H.A., CLSSGB Project Director II / Director of Operations, Learning & Working RRTC Research Interests: Mental health services and supports for transition-aged youth and young adults with mental health conditions; Educational supports for college-age youth with lived experiences; Evaluating the services that are effective for young people to develop meaningful long-term careers |
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Michelle G. Mullen, Ph.D, CRC, CPRP Senior Project Director, HYPE and BRYT Research interests: standardizing services supporting college students with mental health conditions, evaluating the effectiveness of various educational supports, testing a cognitive remediation intervention for college students, and evaluating the services that are effective for young people to develop meaningful long-term careers. |
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Alexandra Murray, MPA Communications Specialist - iSPARC Research Interests: Research ethics, institutional review boards (IRB), substance use disorders (SUD), socio-cultural determinants of mental health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-7814 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Emma Narkewicz, B.A., M.P.A. Research Coordinator I Research Interests: Improving education and employment outcomes for young adults with mental health conditions and disabilities, Social policy, Health equity for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations, Sexual violence, Community-engaged public health
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Debbie Nicolellis, MS, CRC, CPRP Training Director, Helping Youth on the Path to Employment (HYPE)
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Rachael Perrault, M.A. Research Project Director Research Interests: Mental health and the law, risk and needs assessment in juvenile justice, public policy, and legal decision making. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8564 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Emma Pici-D’Ottavio, B.A. Research Coordinator I Research interests: Expressive arts-based therapeutic approaches, increasing accessibility and treatment retention for youth and young adults, promoting awareness, and reducing the stigma of mental health conditions. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8276 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Mary Quill, A.A, A.S. Research Assistant Chair of MHE & YOU Advisory Council Research Interests: Rehabilitation, clubhouses, the consumer movement, and consumers in research. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8731 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Morgan Rao, B.A. Research Coordinator l
Research Interests: personality in psychology and psychopathology
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8729 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Kristen Roy-Bujnowski, M.A. Research Project Director Research interests: The intersection of the criminal justice and mental health systems; Race, gender, and class disparities in the criminal justice system; physical health disparities and mental illness, program implementation & evaluation, and suicide prevention.
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Padma Sankaran, M.A. Research Project Director Research Interests: Clinical and community-based research with regard to mental health, research ethics & regulatory affairs, neurocognition, nutrition & brain development, and alternative non-medication-based therapeutic interventions. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8505 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Mallory Shelly, B.S. Financial Assistant IV Professional responsibilities: Prepare monthly financial reports, credit card reconciliation, manage contracts, create payment vouchers, and process expense reimbursement reports. |
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Gillian Simons Research Assistant Technician Learning & Working Transitions ACR Research Interests: Young adult consumer advocacy, integration of physical and behavioral health, mental health policy/system changes, education, and employment of young adults with mental health conditions. |
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Robin Tasca, B.A.
Project Coordinator I Professional responsibilities: multimedia content producer for the iSPARC Communications Team. Manages our email campaigns, social media channels, and websites for iSPARC and Transitions ACR.
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Amy Thornton, B.S. Administrative Assistant Professional Responsibilities: Administrative assistance to faculty and staff on the MacArthur Models for Change Project. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8736 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Matt Walker Administrative Assistant II Professional Responsibilities: Administrative assistance to faculty and staff at iSPARC. |
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Jean Wnuk, M.B.A. Social Media Specialist Professional responsibilities: Manages our social media platforms and communications channels for CeKTER, iSPARC, and Transitions ACR |
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