Meet Our Leaders
Meet the team of Directors and Advisors driving the success of the Externship Exchange Program
Our program is guided by a dedicated team of directors and advisors who bring a wealth of experience and insight. Their leadership and expertise ensure that our program provides valuable opportunities for growth and development, empowering participants to excel in their fields.
Dr. Christe Nelson, PhD
Externship Director
Dr. Karen Bemis, PhD
Externship Assistant Director
Dr. Deborah Silver, PhD
MBS Executive Director
Abbe Rosenthal, MA, PCC
Externship Assistant Director
Suzanne Williams, MBA
Externship Operations Coordinator
Lori Dars, MBA
Senior Advisor
Brian Petrus, PhD
Advisor
Ivan Mera, MBS
Advisor
Alissa Bookwalter, MEd
Advisor
Ryan Maiorano, MBS
Advisor
Ben Nelson
Advisor
Alexis Shellow, DBA
Advisor
Virginia Petralgia, RN, BSN
Advisor
Bianna Cruz, MBS
Advisor
Jay Goldring, PhD
Advisor
Jenny Chen, MBS
Advisor
Tracy Tyler, MBA
Advisor
Eddy Vertil, PhD
Advisor
Faisal Khan, PhD
Advisor
Rupa Misra, EdD
UXD Professor