Meet the Center for Wellness Staff
Maura Mulligan, MSW, LICSW Associate Dean for Health and Wellness
Degrees
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Assumption University; Bachelor of Arts
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Boston University; Master of Social Work
Affiliations
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
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Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)
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American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
Professional Interests
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Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Jalesa Frye, LMHC Assistant Director of Counseling
Degrees
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Bachelor of Arts
- William James College; Master of Forensic and counseling psychology
Professional Interests
- Identity Development
- Major life transitions
- Stress management
- Anxiety
- Clinical Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution- Focused Brief Therapy
Amber Kule, MS, NCC Associate Director of Health Promotion and Education
Degrees
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Worcester State University, Bachelor of Science
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SUNY Plattsburgh, Master of Science
Affiliations
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American College Health Association (ACHA)
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Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Professional Interests
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Sexual health education, sexual violence prevention, nutrition, exercise, body image, and substance-use harm reduction.
Michael Williams, C.P.T, CRSS Director of Fitness and Wellness Programs
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts, Health and Exercise Science, Furman University
- Master of Science, Recreational Sports Administration, Indiana University
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Recreational Sports Specialist
- Boot Camp Instructor Certification
- Cycle Instructor Certification
- Nutritionist Certification (expected 2022)
Sarah Perciaccante, CSCS, CFSC, PN1
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Lasell University
Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Functional Strength Coach – MBSC Level 1
Certified in Nutrition and Coaching -Precision Nutrition Level 1
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
Certified Power Yoga Instructor
Rosa Moriello Coordinator for Club Sports and Summer Programs
Administrative and management of the entire Club Sports program. Includes overseeing team expenditures and budget management, advising sport club officers on team operations, mentoring and developing team leaders, planning for emergencies and risk management and overseeing game day operations. In addition to On-boarding new Sports and coaches.
In regard to summer programs, Collaborating with multiple departments across the Institution to provide programming during the summer semester. Departments include: NSO, Fitness and Wellness, Pre-College, Pre-WOW and WOW.
Eliana Freeman, LICSW Mental Health Counselor
Degrees:
University of Pennsylvania – School of Social Policy and Practice; Master of Social Work
Northeastern University – Bachelor of Science
Professional Interests (in no particular order):
Identity Development and Exploration
Life Transitions and Events
Relationships
Family Dynamics and Conflict
Stress Management
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Sexuality and Sexual Health
Clinical Approach:
Psychodynamic with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and Grief Therapy techniques with a strengths-based approach
Naomi Muller, LMHC Mental Health Counselor
Degrees
- Lesley University; Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy
- McGill University; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Professional Interests
- Life transitions & Adjustment
- Acculturative stress
- Anxiety & Depression
- Identity Development
- Relationships & Family
- Stress management
Clinical Approach
- Person-Centered & Relational
- Cultural Humility Lens
- Strengths-Based & Collaborative
- Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Art Therapy
Rachael Goldfarb, LCSW Mental Health Counselor
Degrees
Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts
Boston College, Master of Social Work
Professional Interests
- Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, familial relationships and Identity formation, time management/goal setting and achievement
- Narrative Therapy Certified
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Strengths Based
Margarita Vargas, Office Coordinator, Public Notary, & FITWELL Zumba Instructor
Responsibilities:
Medical Vaccine Compliance
Appointment Scheduling
Clerical Tasks
Certifications:
Certified Zumba Instructor
Certified Kickboxing Instructor
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
Certified Yoga Instructor 200 Hours
CPR/AED Certified
Jack Burke, Clinical Intern
Degrees:
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology (PsyD); William James College
Bachelor of Science; University of Massachusetts-Amherst 
Professional Interests:
- Identity Development, Formation, and Exploration.
- Family Dynamics.
- Stress Management.
- Anxiety Management.
- Social Skills Enhancement.
- Navigating Life Transitions.
Clinical Approach:
- Utilizing a person-centered and relational framework
Facilitating the acquisition of enhanced insight and self-awareness- Applying a cultural humility perspective
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Psychodynamic with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Affiliations:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Julia Deininger, Clinical Intern
Degrees
Master’s Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.); Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Oberlin College
Professional Interests
- Life Transitions
- Stress Management
- Mind-Body Connection
- Family Systems/Dynamics
- Communication skills and conflict resolution
- The role of creativity in mental health
Clinical Approach
- Person-Centered/Strengths-Based
- Trauma-Informed
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Melanie Snider, Clinical Intern
Degrees:
University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature
Lesley University, Master of Mental Health Counseling (graduating 2024)
Professional interests:
Trauma (complex, intergenerational, historical, racial)
Relational-cultural therapy
Somatic therapies
Creative imagery methods
Music therapy
Attachment theory
Family therapy and relationship dynamics
