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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. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8491 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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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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Jonathan C. Clayfield, M.A., L.M.H.C. Chief Director, Operations
Research Interests: Juvenile justice mental health screening, mental health and the law, crisis intervention and risk management training of first responders, diversion of offenders with mental illness, suicide intervention & prevention.
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8721 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Teresa Conrado Project Assistant II Professional Responsibilities: Assists both the iSPARC and TACR centers with their projects and administrative needs.
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-1025 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Carla DeSantis
Administrative Assistant II Provides Administrative support for the Director of iSPARC & iSPARC faculty
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8692 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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Linda Harrington, B.S. Academic Administrator 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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Ian A. Lane, B.A. Research Coordinator I
Research Interests: Quantitative research methodology; statistical applications in clinical epidemiology & population health research; Implementation Science
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Robyn Leonard, B.S. Administrative Assistant II Provides Administrative support for the Director of SPARC & SPARC faculty
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-5812 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Deirdre Logan, B.A. Project Associate 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 |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-2408 Fax: (508) 856-8700

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Emily McCaffrey, BA, M.Ed Research Coordinator I Research interests: Transition age youth experiencing homelessness and its affect on mental health; Educational supports for college age youth with lived experiences; Sociological theories such as Conflict Theory and Structural Functional Theory
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-5378 Fax: (508) 856-8700

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Michelle G. Mullen, M.S., CRC, CPRP Senior Project Director 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. |
Contact Information Phone: (857) 540-9344
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Alexandra Murray, MPA Research Coordinator II 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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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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Haily Piccinin-Laferriere, M.A. Research Coordinator I Research interests: Transition aged youth with serious mental health conditions, Transition aged youth in the juvenile justice system with serious mental health conditions, sociology of the family, policy
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-2089 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 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, 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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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8725 Fax: (508) 856-8700

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Padma Sankaran, M.A. Research Coordinator I Research Interests: Clinical and community-based research with regard to mental health,research ethics & regulatory affairs, neuro cognition, nutrition & brain development and alternative non-medication based therapeutic interventions. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8505 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Vidya Shenoy, B.Com. Financial Assistant
Professional Responsibilities: Prepare monthly financial reports, manage contracts, create payment vouchers, credit card reconciliation and process expense reimbursement reports.
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Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-8713 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. |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-2865 Fax: (508) 856-8700
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Lindsey Stevens, B.A.
Research Coordinator I Research Interests: Prisoner reentry, domestic violence, anger and aggression regulation, suicide prevention, and program evaluation of court mandated treatment
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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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Jean Wnuk, B.A., MBA Social Media Specialist Professional responsibilites: Manages our social media platforms and communications channels for iSPARC and Transitions ACR |
Contact Information Phone: (508) 856-2016 Fax: (508) 856-8700

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