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albert_largethumbKaren Albert, M.S.
Project Director II
Research Interests: Program evaluation, qualitative and mixed-methods research, community-based participatory research (CBPR), research ethics		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8725
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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byron_largethumb Gerard Byron, M.A.
Research Coordinator I
Research Interests: Mental health consumer satisfaction, mindfulness, organizational culture and qualitative methods		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-5823
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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clayfield_largethumbJonathan C. Clayfield, M.A., L.M.H.C.
Project Director II
Research Interests: Mental health and the law, diversion of offenders with mental illness away from the criminal justice system, suicide intervention/prevention, employment of consumers in research and training role		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8721
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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cody_largethumb Richard Cody, J.D.
Research Coordinator I
Research Interests: Mental health and the law, juvenile law, death penalty and suicide prevention.		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8749
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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 costa_largethumbAmanda Costa
Project Assistant
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research Interests: Tip sheet development, disseminating research findings and college experiences of young adult consumers		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-2865
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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currie_largethumb Madeleine Currie, Ed.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research interests: Psychosocial development of vulnerable children, youth, and young adults, methods for locating and leveraging social-environmental factors to support positive youth development  		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8276
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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jackson_largethumbGifty Debordes-Jackson, M.A.
Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Multicultural issues, social/public policy & mental health, and child, youth & family mental health

 

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Phone: (508) 856-8729
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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doiron_largethumbSusan Doiron, B.S.
Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Dissemination and presentation of research findings and materials, consumers as researchers in an academic setting
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Phone: (508) 856-8739
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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duperoy_largethumbTania Duperoy
Project Assistant
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research Interests: Tip sheet development, disseminating research findings and college experiences of young adult consumers 		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-3075
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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 gershenson_largethumbBernice Gershenson, M.A., M.P.H.
Biostatistician III
Research Interests: Service needs of parents, children and families with mental illness, involvement of transition age youth with the criminal justice system, risk and needs assessment in juvenile justice, data analysis		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-6946
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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grillo_largethumb John Grillo
Research Assistant
Research Interests: Rehabilitation, clubhouses, consumer movement and consumers in research		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8748
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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harrington_largethumb Linda Harrington, B.S.
Academic Administrator
Professional Responsibilities: Administration of the financial, operational, human resource, and general business functions of the CMHSR. Provides information and guidance to faculty for the pre and post award activity relating to grant management. 		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8415
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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lika_largethumb Iris Lika, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Professional Responsibilities: Administrative support to faculty and staff, assists with grant submissions, database, and coordinates the Psychology Internship Program		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-5812
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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macdonald_largethumb James McDonald, Jr., A.S.
Departmental Assistant
Professional Responsibilities: Compiles conference materials, assists with mailings		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8739
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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nelson_largethumb Rebecca Nelson, M.A.
Research Coordinator I
Research Interests: juvenile justice, forensic risk assessment, interpersonal violence, developmental and mental health issues in childhood and adolescence		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8726
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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perrault_largethumb Rachael Perrault, M.A.
Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Mental health and the law, risk and needs assessment in juvenile justice, public policy and legal decision making 		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8564
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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post_largethumb Laurel Post
Administrative Assistant
Professional Responsibilities: Handles administrative work for faculty under the UMASS Child Trauma Training Grant		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-5963
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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rondeau_largethumb Richard Rondeau, M.S.
Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Transition age youth, adolescent and adult mental health, mental health and law, screening and assessment tools		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8740
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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sabella_largethumb Kathryn Sabella, M.A. 
Project Director II
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research Interests: Psychosocial development during the transition to adulthood, social disparities in education, mental health policy/system changes, employment of young adults with lived experience		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-5759
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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silvia_largethumb Karen Silvia, B.S. 
Grant & Contract Specialist II 
Professional Responsibilities: Performs diversified and complex administrative financial and pre and post-award budgetary functions in support of the CMHSR. Monitors regulatory compliance requirements for all sponsored research activity.		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-6577
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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simon_largethumb Lorna Simon, M.A
Data Analyst
Research Interests: Institutional review boards, hospital readmissions, consumer satisfaction surveys		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8720
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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simons_largethumb Gillian Simons
Project Assistant
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research Interests: Tip sheet development, disseminating research findings, college experiences of young adult consumers		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-2865
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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smith_largethumb Lisa M. Smith, B.A.
Research Coordinator II
Research Interests: Transition age youth and young adults with lived experience, knowledge translation and dissemination of research findings, collaborations with service providers, advocates, consumers and their families		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-1072
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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tartablia_largethumb Lillian Tartaglia, A.S.
Financial Assistant IV
Professional Responsibilities: Manage contracts, payment vouchers, credit cards and process travel expense reports		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8710
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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thornton_largethumb Amy Thornton, B.S.
Administrative Assistant 
Professional Responsibilities: Administrative assistance to faculty and staff on the MacArthur Models for Change Project		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-8736
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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whitney_largethumb Jennifer Whitney
Project Assistant
Learning & Working Transitions RTC
Research Interests: Authoring tip sheets and disseminating research findings to young adult consumers, researching articles and mental health information		 vert_ruleContact Information
Phone: (508) 856-2865
Fax: (508) 856-8700

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