College Leadership as of September, 2024
Executive Team
Members of Executive Team are the leaders of the following divisions: Academic Affairs, Administration & Finance, Institutional Development Advancement, Marketing & Communications Alumni Relations, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Office of the President, Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Initiatives, and Student Development. The group meets with the President weekly to set both short term and long-term policy and strategy for the College. At the beginning of the academic year, each member develops an annual agenda and goals for the offices within his/her division. Action items and notes are distributed to members.
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Ph.D., New York University
Ed.M., Harvard University
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
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Executive Team
Psy.D., Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
M.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Tufts University
B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Vice President for Finance & Administration
![Marcus Edward]( "Marcus Edward")
![Marcus Edward]( "Marcus Edward")
Executive Team
M.B.A., University of Massachusetts
B.S., University of Massachusetts
A.S., Northern Essex Community College
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
![Courtney B. Jackson, Ph.D.]( "Courtney B. Jackson, Ph.D.")
![Courtney B. Jackson, Ph.D.]( "Courtney B. Jackson, Ph.D.")
Executive Team
Ph.D., Rutgers University
M.A., Rutgers University
B.A., Colorado College
Vice President for Enrollment Management
![Lisa Slavin]( "Lisa Slavin")
![Lisa Slavin]( "Lisa Slavin")
Executive Team
M.A., Framingham State University
B.A., Framingham State University
Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Communications
![Jeremy Solomon]( "Jeremy Solomon")
![Jeremy Solomon]( "Jeremy Solomon")
Executive Team
M.P.P., Harvard University
B.A., University of Vermont
President’s Cabinet
(Executive Team plus below)
Cabinet consists of all Executive Team members, along with the Assistant Provost, Deans of Automotive Technology, Business and Professional Studies, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences and STEM and Deans/Directors of the following offices: College Planning Collaborative, Controller, Diversity, Equity Compliance, Grants Development, Information Technology, Marketing & Communications, Public Safety and Student Success. This group meets twice monthly to provide updates on and plan for specific activities, initiatives, programs and projects occurring within their areas throughout the year. Action items are distributed to members.
Senior Director of Grants Development
Cabinet
Ph.D., Brandeis University
M.H.A., University of Minnesota
B.A., Macalester College
Executive Director of the President's Office
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Cabinet
M.A., Emerson College
B.A., Bucknell University
Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships, Workforce Development, and Community Education
![Colleen Coffey, M.A.]( "Colleen Coffey, M.A.")
![Colleen Coffey, M.A.]( "Colleen Coffey, M.A.")
Cabinet
M.A., Marquette University
Director of Procurement and Business Operations
![Lauren Curley]( "Lauren Curley")
![Lauren Curley]( "Lauren Curley")
Cabinet
B.S., Granite State University
A.S., Massachusetts Bay Community College
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Payroll
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Cabinet
Ed.D., University of Houston
M.Ed., Central State University
B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Executive Director of the College Planning Center
![Philip N. Di Blasi]( "Philip N. Di Blasi")
![Philip N. Di Blasi]( "Philip N. Di Blasi")
Cabinet
J.D., Suffolk University
B.A., Suffolk University
Assistant Dean for Institutional Effectiveness
![Catherine A. Gildae, Ph.D.]( "Catherine A. Gildae, Ph.D.")
![Catherine A. Gildae, Ph.D.]( "Catherine A. Gildae, Ph.D.")
Cabinet
B.A., Emmanuel College
M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School
M.Ed., Framingham State University
Ph.D., Northeastern University
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
![Nina Keery, M.A.]( "Nina Keery, M.A.")
![Nina Keery, M.A.]( "Nina Keery, M.A.")
Cabinet
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.A.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Chief Information Officer
![Michael Lyons, M.S.]( "Michael Lyons, M.S.")
![Michael Lyons, M.S.]( "Michael Lyons, M.S.")
Cabinet
M.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
Associate Dean for Equity Assurance, Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action Officer, ADA/504 Coordinator
![Lisa MacDonald]( "Lisa MacDonald")
![Lisa MacDonald]( "Lisa MacDonald")
Cabinet
M.A., Virginia Tech
B.A.,University of Hartford
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Cabinet
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
J.D., The Duke School of Law
B.A., Trinity College
Associate Dean of Admissions and Community Learning
![Alison McCarty]( "Alison McCarty")
![Alison McCarty]( "Alison McCarty")
Cabinet
M.B.A., Harvard Business School
S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chief Diversity Officer, Director of Students of Color
![Lynn Moore, Ph.D.]( "Lynn Moore, Ph.D.")
![Lynn Moore, Ph.D.]( "Lynn Moore, Ph.D.")
Cabinet
Ph.D., Capella University
M.M., Cambridge College
B.S., North Carolina Central University
Dean of Automotive Technology
![David Protano]( "David Protano")
![David Protano]( "David Protano")
Cabinet
A.S.E., Certified Master Technician
B.S., Nichols College
Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
![Hannah Sevian, Ph.D.]( "Hannah Sevian, Ph.D.")
![Hannah Sevian, Ph.D.]( "Hannah Sevian, Ph.D.")
Cabinet
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dean of Business and Professional Studies
Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Framingham Campus Administator
Dean for Strategic Success and Strategic Initiatives
![Richard Williams, J.D.]( "Richard Williams, J.D.")
![Richard Williams, J.D.]( "Richard Williams, J.D.")
Cabinet
M.F.A., Emerson College
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
B.S., Texas A&M University
President’s Council
President’s Council consists of all Cabinet members, along with Directors of Admissions, the Academic Achievement Center, Administrative Computing, Advising, Athletics, Career Services, Counseling, Facilities, Financial Aid, Learning Services, Student Accounts, and Workforce Development. Other members include the Coordinators of Accessibilty Resources and Veterans Affairs, Registrar, faculty from each academic division, adjunct faculty and representatives from AFSCME and Student Government. This group meets monthly to share information via presentations and reports. A report is distributed to the entire community afterwards.
Karen Akukwe, M.A.
Coordinator of Transfer Affairs and Articulation
Steve Baccari, M.S.
Comptroller
Barbara Bernard, B.A.
Director, Academic Achievement Office
Phara Boyer, M.A.
Director of Health Science Admissions and Admissions Operations
Phoebe Bustamante, J.D.
Director of Accessibility Resources
Caryl Casson, M.A.
Associate Professor, English
Josh Cheney, M.A.
Associate Dean of Students
Liz Cooper, B.S.
Associate Director of Public Relations
Don Copson, B.S.B.A.
Director of End User Services
Chris Daniele, M.S.
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Joseph DeLisle, M.A.
Director of Facilities
Sheila Donlon, B.S., B.A.
Director of Student Accounts
Jon Edwards, M.A.
Director of Counseling
Dustin Gerstenfeld, M.Ed.
Director of Enterprise Applications
Julie Ginn, M.A.
Director of Career and Internship Services
Rebecca Heimel, M.F.A.
Dean of Teaching and Learning
Alex Jean-Jacques, M.A.
Director of Financial Aid Operations
Stephanie Jean Pierre
Director of Financial Aid Services
Elizabeth Kinsman, B.S.
SUCCESS Grant Manager
Laura Lavallee, M.Ed.
Registrar
John Martin, M.A.
Military and Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Karen Nardone-Lemons, M.Ed.
Adjunct Faculty, Humanities and Social Sciences
Adam Nelson, M.S.
Assistant Dean of Athletics, Special Assistant to the President for Community Relations
Dan Pace, B.A.
Director of Human Resources
Reggie Pierre-Charles, A.S.
AFSCME Steward
Jeff Price, A.S.
Director of Network Services
Timothy Rivard, M.S., M.A., M.L.S.
Director of Learning Services
Linda Romero, M.Ed.
Professor, Business and Professional Studies
Sarah Salerno, M.Ed.
Assistant Dean, Advising Resources and Technology
Julie Schleicher, M.A.
Coordinator of Orientation and Student Engagement
Bernadette Sibuma, Ed.D.
Director of Online Learning
Tamika Williams
Director of Student Engagement, Identity, and Belonging
Bryan Wint, M.A.
Director of Academic & Transfer Advising