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At University Health Services we're honored to be part of your journey. Our dedicated team of counseling and mental health professionals, health services clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff is here to support your well-being and success. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and service to our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Whether you're seeking medical care, mental health support, or help navigating resources, our team is ready to partner with you every step of the way.

Administration

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Administrative Staff

Campuses: All

Language spoken: English, Conversational Spanish

Primary responsibilities: Administrative support for Boston Health Sciences and Grafton campuses; financial management of Boston Health Sciences, Grafton, and Medford/Somerville Student Health Services offices.

Counseling and Mental Health Services

Samantha Ladd

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Clinician

Campus: Boston Health Sciences

States where licensed: MA, ME

Language spoken: English

Education: 

Areas of expertise: Self-harm, personality disorders, anxiety, mood disorders  

Approaches to treatment: DBT, CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, harm reduction and person centered 

Personal interests: Interpersonal communication, relationship dynamics, and distress tolerance  

Virginia Ndoro

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Nurse Practitioner

Campuses: Boston Health Sciences, Grafton, Maine 

State where licensed: MA, ME

Language spoken: English

Education: Richard and Shiela Young School of Nursing, Regis College

Health Services

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Nurse

Campus: Grafton

State where licensed: MA

Language spoken: English

Education: Northeastern University

Clinical areas of interest: Student wellness

Kelsey "Cece" Reeder

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Clinician

Campus: Boston Health Sciences

State where licensed: MA

Languages spoken: English

Education: B.S. in Health Sciences, Furman University; Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, Fairfield University 

Clinical areas of interest: Non-diet, weight inclusive nutrition care; intuitive eating; performance nutrition 

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Clinician

Campus: Boston Health Sciences

State where licensed: MA

Language spoken: English

Education: Colby College; MGH Institute of Health Professions  

Clinical areas of interest: Women’s health, family medicine  

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Nurse

Campus: Grafton

State where licensed: MA

Language spoken: English

Education: 

Clinical areas of interest: 

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Clinician

Campus: Grafton

State where licensed: MA

Language spoken: English

Education: BSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston; MSN, Chamberlain University 

Clinical areas of interest: All 

Special interests: Anything outdoors, sunshine, music, making herbal teas/balms. My husband and I are raising three humans and one Rottie who will forever be the brother that shaped their childhood.   

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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Primary Role: Clinician

Campus: Grafton

States where licensed: CT, MA

Languages spoken: English, French, Haitian Creole 

Education: B.A. in Psychology; M.S. in Nursing: post master’s certificate  

Additional roles: Senior Nurse Practitioner; Site Manager 

Clinical areas of interest: Primary care, women’s health, college health, occupational health