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Reena Banerjee, B.S., sign name 'Bee' Deaf Community Advisor, DeafYES! Research Interests:
Supporting DHH individuals in healthcare. Medical genetic counseling, providing accessibility, transparency, and better quality of care to DHH individuals who may be dealing with genetic conditions of their own, or in their children.
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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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Maya Ingram, B.A. Research Project Director
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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Spencer G. Lawson, Ph.D. Sr. Research Scientist
Research Interests: Criminal-legal behavioral health populations, Safety, and wellness of criminal-legal professionals, Organizational justice, Pretrial reform
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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 the 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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Michelle G. Mullen, PhD, 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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Emma Narkewicz, B.A., M.P.A. Research Coordinator II 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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Tracy Neville, B.A. Research Coordinator I Research Interests: College student mental health; cognitive retraining; knowledge translation of research findings; mental health among LGBTQ+ youth; and the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and religion
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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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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. |
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Karlie Rice, M.A. Research Coordinator l
Research Interests: juvenile justice, risk assessments, and examining youth's strengths
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Morgan Rao, B.A. Research Coordinator II
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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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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Holly St. Jean
Project Manager I Professional responsibilities: Operational management and TA for iSPARC and Transitions ACR
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Emily Sudbrock
Project Assistant Professional responsibilities: RRTC Toolkit and Comic, S.T.A.Y. Tuned Podcast co-host, Stakeholder Engagement Program, and HYPE DTP/T4
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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 II Professional Responsibilities: Supporting faculty and staff in the Law & Psychiatry Department and Center of Excellence for Specialty Courts Project |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8736 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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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 |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-2016 Fax: (508) 856-8700

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