Meet the Team

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Education: Ball State University, PhD in Counseling Psychology

Clinical areas of interest: Trauma

Hobbies/personal interests: Spending time with friends and family, listening to music (especially live music!), baking, and reading fiction

Languages: English

Email: c.civiletto@northeastern.edu

Aminata Bah (she/her/hers) joined Northeastern in 2024.  She holds a BSN from Simmons University and an MPH from Boston University. Aminata has experience working in pediatrics, primary care, home health, and psychiatry. Aminata is passionate about student health, health education, and preventative care. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring the city and spending quality time with family.

Email: am.bah@northeastern.edu

Michelle Dalal MD, FAAP ( she/her/hers ) joined UHCS in December 2022. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Lifestyle Medicine and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at U Mass Chan Medical School. She went to Cornell University and received a Bachelor’s with Honors in Nutrition and then completed medical school at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. This was followed by her pediatric residency at Brown University/Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She worked for almost twenty years as a primary care physician at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Reliant Medical Group prior to joining UHCS. She has advanced certifications in motivational interviewing and culinary coaching. Her professional organization involvement includes the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Massachusetts Medical Society and Massachusetts Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics focusing on advocacy in mental health, substance use and oral health issues.  

She recently co-authored the “The Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: The Power of Healthy Living”. Her research and publications have focused on integrating lifestyle interventions into routine care of adolescents and young adults with depression and anxiety. She is a library enthusiast who enjoys reading, painting, playing boggle and all kinds of board games-old and new!  

Email: m.dalal@northeastern.edu

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Education: Northeastern University, MLS in Health Law

Hobbies/personal interests: Jigsaw puzzles, gardening, walking my dog Daisy, spending time with family

Languages: English 

Email: t.davis@northeastern.edu

Kelly Moran (she/her/hers) joined UHCS in 2014 as the assistant director of behavioral health. In 2016 she moved into her current role, overseeing medical leave, referrals, health education and community collaboration and marketing. She earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Lesley University and has worked in psychiatric emergency services, community outpatient mental health and served as a college counseling center director. Her clinical and professional framework is based in feminist theory and her interests include emergency response and trauma. Outside of work Kelly enjoys having dance parties with her daughter, exploring new places and listening to audiobooks.  

Email: k.moran@northeastern.edu

Danette (she/her/hers) joined UHCS as the Associate Director of Mental Health in January of 2022. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a major in Psychology and a minor in Classics and earned her Masters in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA. Danette’s clinical foundation is rooted in psychodynamic, and systems theories and uses an integrative and holistic approach to care with various treatment modalities. Her extensive mental health clinical experience expands 25 years, which includes treating individuals across the lifespan, and she has worked in a variety of settings including schools, community mental health agencies, and inpatient psychiatric care in cities including Los Angeles, CA, Holyoke, MA, Boston, MA and Worcester, MA. Her clinical work has focused on treating anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, ADHD, Trauma and Mood Disorders with marginalized populations. She enjoys working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team approach and making community connections to improve accessibility for mental health care. She has preserved her passion in this field through her own self-care in spending time with her family and friends, exploring tasty places to eat, moderately working out, doing Yoga, listening to music, and every so often enjoys a good Netflix binge. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking and is 1st generation Guatemalan American.

Email: d.mucaria@northeastern.edu

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Education: Northeastern University, BS in Management

Hobbies/personal interests: Reading, traveling, cooking, listening to music and spending time with my family

Languages: English

Cleidir Sequeira Rodriguez joined UHCS in December 2022 as a Care Coordinator. Previously Cley was a member of the Northeastern Wellness Team, as a Contact Tracer. He was a Covid-19 Case Investigator at Partners in Health, and a Patient Navigator at HealthFirst Family Care Center. Cley holds an associate degree in Health Sciences, is certified in insurance application counseling, HIPPA and Patient Navigation. He is native in English, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole languages and proficient in Spanish.

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Shane’e Reed (she/her/hers) joined UHCS in 2009. Prior to UHCS, Shane’e worked in customer service in a managerial role. Shane’e has a particular interest and skill in administering immunizations. Born and raised in Boston, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and their cats when not at work.

Johanna Rodriguez joined the Northeastern University community in January 2011 as a Phlebotomist Technician. In 2014, she took the role as a Medical Assistant. She has twenty years of experience working in the medical field. She also speaks two languages fluently, English and Spanish. When not at work Johanna enjoys family time and taking walks with her puppy. 

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Education: MCPHS, Master’s of PA Studies

Clinical areas of interest: Preventative medicine and women’s health

Hobbies/personal interests: Traveling, hiking, yoga, reading, and trying new foods

Languages: English

Dr. Begor (she/her/hers) joined the medical team at Northeastern UHCS in 2020. She obtained her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed Pediatric Residency and a Chief Resident year at Tufts Medical Center. Her clinical interests include women’s health and preventive medicine. Outside of work she enjoys skiing and hiking.

Liz Boesch (she/her/hers) jointed UHCS in 2022 as a Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University. Prior to starting at UHCS, she worked as a Registered Nurse at an Orthopedic Hospital in the Boston area. Her clinical interests include women’s health, lifestyle medicine, and musculoskeletal concerns. Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with friends and family, along with being outdoors, reading, and traveling.

Dr. Chen (she/her/hers) joined the medical team in 2024. She obtained her MD and PhD degrees at Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her internship at Carney Hospital and completed her residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Chen attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for college where she was a biology major. Dr. Chen’s care philosophy is based on shared decision-making and guiding students to improving their overall health and well-being. Her clinical interests include (but not limited to) reproductive health/access to contraception, women’s and young adult health, asthma/allergy care, sports medicine, management of PrEP, LGBTQ health including gender-affirming care. Dr. Chen is also a certified lactation consultant and able to provide counseling/advice for breastfeeding. Outside of work, Dr. Chen enjoys baking especially with her two teenage kids & exchanging baking recipes with friends, paper crafting, spending time with her friends and family, and watching crime drama television series.

Dr. Gian Corrado joined Northeastern University in 2006 as the head team physician. Dr. Corrado oversees medical care in the Sports Performance Department and is an integral part of the athletes’ development at Northeastern. Dr. Corrado is the Director of Emergency Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine, and he has a strong interest in cardiac screening for athletes. Dr. Corrado also holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.

In 1998, Dr. Corrado graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and later served his residency at the University of Chicago. In 2004, Dr. Corrado moved to Boston and completed his fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Division of Sports Medicine where until recently, he was an attending physician for 16 years.

Hannah Egan (she/her/hers) joined Northeastern UHCS in 2025.  She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from UMass Amherst and her Master’s degree in Nursing from MCPHS.  While studying to become a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse in a busy, fast-paced emergency department.  Prior to starting at Northeastern UHCS, Hannah worked as a Nurse Practitioner in a local community health center caring for diverse individuals and families in an urgent-care setting.  Her clinical interests include emergency/ critical care, women’s health and reproductive health.  Outside of work, Hannah enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and snuggling with her two German Shepherds. 

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Education: Wellesley College, BS in Biology; Boston University, MD/MPH

Clinical areas of interest: Women’s health, public health, healthy eating/exercise

Hobbies/personal interests: Yoga, hiking, swimming, cooking, spending time with family

Languages: English

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Education: Boston College, MS in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical areas of interest: Women’s health, public health, preventative health

Hobbies/personal interests: Traveling, musicals and theater

Languages: English 

David Nasser (he/him) joined UHCS in 2025 as a family nurse practitioner. He earned his bachelor’s of science in nursing from Saint Louis University and his master’s of science in nursing from University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. David is a HIV prevention and treatment specialist and a provider for gender affirming care. Outside of work David enjoys spending his time playing guitar, hiking, and cooking.

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Education: Endicott College, MS in Nursing

Clinical areas of interest: GI (upper and lower stomach concerns), women’s health, sexual health

Hobbies/personal interests: All things plants and flowers

Languages: English

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Education: Colorado College, BA in Neuroscience; University of Colorado School of Medicine, MD; University of Colorado, pediatrics residency; Boston Children’s Hospital, sports medicine fellowship

Clinical areas of interest: Sports medicine

Hobbies/personal interests: Ice hockey, combat archery, cooking, spending time with my partner and our dogs

Languages: English

Nicole (she/her/hers) works in UHCS as the Student-Athlete Support Clinician, assisting the student-athletes of Northeastern in managing their mental well-being and developing the skills necessary to thrive both in sports and their personal lives. In addition to providing mental health support to student-athletes, she collaborates with coaches and teams on topics related to sports performance and mental health. Nicole received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Saint Michael’s College and concentrated her graduate studies on athletic identity and its impact on athlete mental health. She has years of experience working in the mental health field as a therapist, as well as experience working specifically with collegiate athletes as a clinician and Mental Skills Coach, in addition to years spent working on several college campuses in multiple roles. Nicole was a collegiate athlete herself, playing basketball at Saint Michael’s College, and has first-hand experience regarding the type of support that athletes both need and deserve as they navigate the many demands that come with being a student-athlete. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys running and training for half marathons, as well as spending as much time as she can with her niece and nephew.

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Education: Boston College, Master of Social Work

Clinical areas of interest: Anxiety, grief, life transitions

Hobbies/personal interest: Reading sci fi, writing, and trying new restaurants around Boston

Languages: English

Shaneese Byrd (she, her, hers) is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts who has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services and case management to children, adolescents, and adults who seek help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, adjustment, along with other mental health needs. She is a great motivator and listener. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fisk University, a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling and Psychological Studies at Regent University. Shaneese implements a client centered/strength-based approach because she believes that clients know themselves best. Her hope is to assist the client in their process of self-discovery and help them obtain the tools to help manage life’s obstacles. Other modalities she utilizes includes CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, art therapy, journaling, and mindfulness to best meet client’s needs. Shaneese is welcoming and makes it a priority to meet clients at any level in life. Her goal is to create a place where clients reconnect with their authentic self. Her favorite quote used when engaging with clients is, “Have you met yourself, lately”? In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, traveling, trying out new foods and engaging in new adventures with family and friends.

Khary (he/him/his) joined University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) in the fall of 2024. Khary earned a master’s in clinical health counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University. He tailors his therapeutic approach starting with a client-centered and strength-based focus and goal to meet the unique needs of everyone. Khary utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including art, music, poetry, drama therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, solutions-focused techniques, journaling, and mindfulness practices. Khary is passionate about fostering a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his son, traveling, engaging in creative projects, and attending movies, shows, and sporting events.

Yusra (she/her/hers) joined UHCS in 2021 as a Counselor/Psychotherapist. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Salem State’s 1^st Saturday Cohort Program while running a teen parenting shelter and interning at the Boston VA’s HIV/Oncology Clinic. In addition, Yusra has a trauma-focused background working with veterans experiencing homelessness as well as children/youth who’ve experienced displacement in foster care.  Other areas of clinical passion for Yusra include offering support to survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, participating in social justice & advocacy in response to racial injustice in our world today, and helping immigrants adjust to being a part of the U.S. while maintaining their own unique cultural identities & values. Reducing isolation for marginalized population is one of the reasons Yusra became a social worker in the first place, and she feels that it is important for all the clients she serves to know that they are not alone, no matter what it is that they may be going through. Yusra also demonstrates allyship for/with the LGBTQA+ community. Yusra is a certified pregnancy options counselor. She looks forward to connecting with students to discuss and provide mental health support regarding next steps after pregnancy. When not working, Yusra can usually be found with her rescue-dogs, Lana Banana and Pinkie, in one hand and a taco in the other, as she loves finding the best hidden Mexican spots in and around the city of Boston. Originally from Pakistan, Yusra speaks Urdu/Hindi.

Therapy dogs, Lana Banana & Pinkie, credentialed through Windwalker Humane Coalition, are currently part of a pilot program at UHCS providing MH support and decompression to students and staff. While Lana Banana and Pinkie are not currently able to be booked for 1:1 appointment, be on the lookout for them at outreach events offered by the UHCS Mental Health team throughout the year. If you see them around campus, feel free to stop and give them some pets or a cuddle. They can often be found on the search for belly rubs while taking a walk along the campus art walk!

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Education: Northeastern University, MS in Counseling Psychology; Lesley University, Post-Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies

Clinical areas of interest: BIPOC health, LGBTQ+ health

Hobbies/personal interests: Taking my 16 year old cat on walks, WNBA, and eating Peruvian food

Languages: Spanish Heritage Speaker, English

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Education: University of Central Florida, Master of Social Work; University of Florida, BA in Sociology, minor in Health Science

Clinical areas of interest: Children of immigrants, first-generation college students, executive dysfunction, neurodiversity affirming care, social justice care

Hobbies/personal interests: Crafting, reading, live music/theatre, spending time with Bagels the beagle

Languages: English

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Education: Lesley University, BA in Psychology and Art Therapy; Cambridge College, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, Addiction and Holistic Concentrations

Clinical areas of interest: Trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ related issues, and addiction

Hobbies/personal interests: Spending time in nature, traveling, pottery, listening to live music & going on long walks with my dog

Languages: English

Kien (they/them/theirs) is a licensed mental health counselor and music therapist who joined UHCS in September 2021. They hold a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy, with a concentration in Music Therapy, from Lesley University, and a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Taiwan. Kien has a wide spectrum of clinical experiences include working with infants, toddlers, and families in early intervention, children with vision impairments and multi-disabilities in school. They also have experience with adults with developmental disabilities, smoking cessation counseling, and in-patient psychiatric treatment. Kien is passionate about advocating for people in minority communities, such as LGBTQ+ and people on the Autism spectrum. Kien approaches treatment by being present with each individual as they find their voices and identities while navigating through transitions and challenges in life. Kien speaks Mandarin, English, and music. When not working, they enjoy traveling, watching marching music, watching baseball, and hanging out with friends/family/fur babies.

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Education: Boston College, MS; Rutgers University, BS

Clinical areas of interest: Psychiatry/mental health

Hobbies/personal interests: Reading, chess, outdoors – hiking, camping, climbing

Languages: English

Katherine Teixeira daSilva is a board-certified Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner who joined Northeastern UHCS in 2022 with over two decades of practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in private practice and college health settings. Katherine’s treatment approach draws from multiple perspectives in psychiatry, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and neuroscience. Her comprehensive approach to psychiatric treatment incorporates verbal coaching on lifestyle including physical exercise, nutrition, and sleep for optimal wellness. Her practice strives to take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental stance to create individualized treatment plans for everyone that she is working with, incorporating medication and/or psychotherapy as appropriate.

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Education: Boston University, MS in Medical Sciences, MA in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine

Clinical areas of interest: Psychobiology, Asian American mental health

Hobbies/personal interests: Spin classes, outdoor runs, psych thrillers

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin (proficient)

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Education: Northeastern University, MS in Counseling Psychology

Clinical areas of interest: Adjustment, stress management, depression/anxiety, humanistic therapy

Hobbies/personal interests: Travel, skiing, biking, swimming, hiking, playing piano and watching movies

Languages: Mandarin, English

Marjorie Elliott (she/her/hers) joined Northeastern UHCS in 2025 as the Licensed Practical Nurse. Marjorie has 30+ years in healthcare, that includes 25 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse in diversified areas of healthcare (Home Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Assisted Living, Longterm Care, Crisis Center, Substance Use and Addiction, Behavioral Health).   Outside work, Marjorie enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music (especially live music!), taking in her beautiful beach life on Cape Cod, traveling, and snuggling with her cat. 

Meredith Johnston (she/her/hers) joined UHCS the summer of 2022. Meredith holds a master’s degree in Education from Framingham State University as a Nutrition Education Specialist and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Boston University. She is also a Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of Massachusetts for the last 10 years, and completed her nursing education at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brighton, Ma. Meredith has been working in the nursing field for well over 20 years and enjoys every aspect of the profession. She began her nursing career as a floor nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago over 20 years ago and worked mostly on a surgical subspecialty floor and finished up her hospital nursing career as a labor & delivery/postpartum nurse. Recently, Meredith has been a school nurse, for the past 10 years, working with children of all ages, and as a camp nurse for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston for the last 8 years. Something unique about Meredith is that she was a child dancer with the Boston Ballet and danced in a few of their Nutcracker performances at the Wang Center. Outside of work, Meredith is a mom to 3 young adults and enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys running, biking, hiking, and traveling with her husband.

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Education: Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

Clinical areas of interest: Patient education

Hobbies/personal interests: Spending time with her child, musical theater, karaoke, and baking

Languages: English

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Education: Northeastern University, BS in Nursing

Hobbies/personal interests: Spending time with family, attending live music events, fitness, the beach, watching sunrises & sunsets

Languages: English

Gabby (she/her/hers) is a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that joined the Northeastern University community in September 2023 as Northeastern Dining’s Campus Registered Dietitian. She earned her BS in Nutritional Sciences – Dietetics with a double minor in Biological Sciences and Theatre Arts from Rutgers University – New Brunswick. She then completed her supervised practice at Keene State College. Gabby spent the first 3 years of her dietetics career as an inpatient dietitian, initially covering med-surge, behavioral health, special care, and telemetry units prior to becoming her facility’s primary ICU dietitian. Her special areas of interest include Health At Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, LGBTQ+ affirming health, and disordered eating. As a first-generation Filipino-American, she is passionate about providing culturally inclusive nutrition education, with a goal to dispel the notion that cultural foods are “unhealthy”. When not working, you’ll catch Gabby counting down to the 2025 BTS world tour, playing Stardew Valley, looking for the best soup dumpling spots, or hanging out with her cat, Ziggy. 

Email: g.cabacab@northeastern.edu 

Johannah Gaitings-Harrod (she/her/hers), is a licensed Registered Dietitian who joined Northeastern University community in January 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Science from the University of Vermont. Johannah then earned a Graduate Master’s Degree from Simmons University in Boston, MA in Nutrition. Johannah completed her supervised practice at Simmons University where she specialized in eating disorders and disordered eating. She spent the beginning of her career working at a residential eating disorder hospital treating both eating disorders and disordered eating in a variety of populations including athletes but with a special focus on college-aged students. Johannah practices from a Health At Every Size® and intuitive eating lens. Johannah is passionate about meeting students where they are and helping them achieve their nutrition goals including food freedom and proper, complete nourishment.  When you do not see Johannah on campus, you can find her skiing on the weekends, tending to her house plants, or hanging out with her cat Almond.

Email: j.gaitingsharrod@northeastern.edu 

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Mia DeGeorge (she/her/hers) joined UHCS in August of 2023. She graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in public health and a minor in business. Mia is currently pursuing a master’s in public health at Northeastern University with a specific interest in health law. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, and being active.

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Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst, BS in Biology

Hobbies/personal interests: Dancing, spending time with friends & family, and traveling

Languages: English, Cape Verdean Creole

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Susan Woods Rosado joined UHCS in 2007.