Our Team
Meet the team driving the success of the 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. Karen Bemis, PhD
Acting Externship Director
Suzanne Williams, MBA
Externship Operations Coordinator
Deborah Silver, PhD
MBS Executive Director
Abbe Rosenthal, MA, PCC
Externship Assistant Director
Christie Nelson, PhD
Advisor, Founding Director
Lori Dars, MBA
Senior Advisor
Brian Petrus, MBA
Advisor
Camille Black, DBA, LMFT
Advisor
Ivan Mera, MBS
Advisor
Eddy Vertil, PhD
Advisor
Jay Goldring, PhD
Advisor
Faisal Khan, PhD
Practicum Professor
Jeffrey Oviedo
Advisor
Manessa Lormejuste, MBS
Advisor
Raquel Mura, PharmD, J.D., MBA
Advisor
Rachel Sile, PhD Candidate
Advisor
Rupa Misra, EdD
UXD Professor
Randi Fonseca
Advisor
Ryan Maiorano, MBS
Advisor
Virginia Petralgia, RN, BSN
Advisor
Zach Winston
Advisor