for every child, a chance.
Staff
Ellen L. Bassuk, MD - President and Founder
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Ellen Bassuk, M.D., founder and president of The National Center on Family Homelessness, is a leading clinician, researcher, and advocate on behalf of homeless families and individuals. At the forefront of homelessness for three decades, she has pioneered some of the seminal work on the role of violence, trauma, and mental illness in the lives of homeless families and children. Dr. Bassuk has served in leadership positions in the Worcester Family Research Project, National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness, National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, and Chronic Homelessness Initiative. In addition to The National Center on Family Homelessness, she is founder and Manager of the Center for Social Innovation. |
Dr. Bassuk is a board certified psychiatrist and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Tufts University School of Medicine, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Northeastern University. She served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
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Dawn Jahn Moses, MPA - Senior Advisor
Dawn Jahn Moses has extensive experience in federal and state policy and program development in the areas of homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse. Dawn develops a range of public education and policy initiatives to improve the well-being of homeless and low-income families through increasing public awareness, improving services, and informing program and policy development. Prior to her work at The National Center, Dawn worked for several federal agencies/offices including the Center for Mental Health Services, the Office of Mrs. Tipper Gore, and the National Institute of Mental Health. Dawn received her Master of Public Administration from Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and her Bachelor of Arts in American History from Princeton University.
Lillian Ballkishun - Human Resources and Financial Administrator
Lillian Ballkishun is the Human Resources and Financial Administrator, responsible for coordinating all aspects of Human Resources, providing financial assistance to the Business Manager/Senior Accountant, and managing logistic arrangements for The National Center’s Board of Directors. Lillian was previously employed at the Center for Social Innovation, The National Center’s small business partner. Lillian received her Associates Degree in Business Management with her concentration in Accounting.
Corey Beach - Project Coordinator
Corey Beach is a Project Coordinator supporting the Campaign to End Child Homelessness, an initiative dedicated to galvanizing the public and political will to ensure that not one child goes without a home. Corey was previously the Program Coordinator of the Mobile Home Project at the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, collaborating with the University of Vermont’s Community Development & Applied Economics Department on organizing around housing issues in mobile home park communities. Corey received her Bachelor of Science in Community and International Development from the University of Vermont.
Rosenie Clervil, MM, CAGS/NEG - Program Manager
Rosenie "Rose" Clervil is a program manager/site liaison with a strong career interest in developing treatment strategies for children and families experiencing trauma. Rose has over 15 years of experience as a mediator, advocate and program administer working directly with families and children experiencing homelessness and trauma. Rose received her Master of Management, Business Administration and Conflict Negotiation Resolution from Cambridge College and her Bachelor of Science from Newbury College.
Beryl Ann Cowan, J.D., Ph.D. - Senior Research Associate
Beryl Ann Cowan is a clinical and community psychologist and an attorney who has focused her career on serving high risk families and children as a clinician, researcher and advocate. Her research interests have focused on the mental health needs of marginalized high risk children at the interface of social services systems and judicial systems, as well as the impact of trauma in the lives of families. She has also been involved in developing culturally competent instruments to measure mental health outcomes in children without homes. Beryl Ann was appointed to serve on the American Psychological Association Presidential Task Force on Psychology's Contribution to End Homelessness. She received her undergraduate degree at Brown University, her law degree at Emory University, and her doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology at Georgia State University.
Debra Dutcher, MBA - Business Manager/Senior Accountant
Debra Dutcher is the Business Manager and Senior Accountant reporting directly for the CFO and manages the administrative staff, Human Resources, building management and the accounting functions. Previously she worked as a Financial Analyst/Zone Administrator with a $6.5M budget for the Chilled Beverage Division at Nestle. Debra has volunteered for a number of organizations including Girl Scout Leader, Vacation Bible Study Team Leader, and Treasurer for the Parent Teacher’s Organization. Debra received her Bachelors of Arts from Curry College and is currently working on her MBA in accounting.
Vincent Fusaro, MSW - Research Associate
Vincent Fusaro is a Research Associate contributing to the design and implementation of evaluation efforts. He has experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as participatory and empowerment evaluation approaches. Vincent received his Master of Social Work with a concentration in macro practice from the Boston University School of Social Work.
Megan Edson Grandin - Project Associate
Megan Edson Grandin is a Project Associate working with Campaign to End Child Homelessness, the Physical and Emotional Awareness for Children who are Homeless (PEACH) initiative and the Strengthening At-Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children initiative. Prior work with the National Center included the coordination of the Chronic Homelessness Initiative (CHI), a federally-funded project with sites across the country. Megan received her BA in English from Stony Brook University, and is pursuing her Master of Public Health from the Boston University School of Public Health.
Risa J. Greendlinger, MPA - Project Director & Market Leader
Risa Greendlinger is the Project Director overseeing "Community Circles of Support for Veterans' Families", an innovative mental health and education project addressing the many needs of returning war fighters reintegrating into their communities. Risa was previously a Senior Director of New Business Development and then Health Care and Life Sciences for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. As the National Director of Sales of Government Services for Ceridian Corporation, she was responsible for government sales focusing on the Department of Defense, winning the award to provide Military One Source to over 1.4 million active duty, reserve, and guard service members as well as their families. Risa received her Masters of Public Administration from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College.
Kathleen Guarino, LMHC - Project Manager/Trauma Specialist
Kathleen Guarino is a Project Manager and Trauma Specialist assisting in curricula and other material and presentation development as well as training and consultation around the effects of violence and trauma in the lives of children and families. Kathleen provides trainings on traumatic stress throughout the country at regional and national conferences, and she works on the Katrina project, which aims to train elementary school personnel and other service providers in the Gulf Region about traumatic stress and provider self-care. Kathleen, a licensed mental health clinician, received her Master of Counseling Psychology from Boston College and her Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center in Brookline, MA.
Maureen Hayes, PhD - Senior Research Associate
Maureen Hayes is a Senior Research Associate and Project Director for the Service and Housing Interventions for Families in Transition (SHIFT) Study, a multi-year study sponsored by the Marie C. and John C. Wilson Foundation that is examining the effectiveness of different housing models in helping families achieve self-sufficiency and stability. Maureen also assists with program evaluation projects, including a homelessness prevention initiative sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Maureen received her PhD in Social Work with a specialization in children and families from Fordham University, her Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Skidmore College.
Christina Jordan, MM - Director, Campaign to End Child Homelessness
Christina Jordan is directing the Campaign to End Child Homelessness, an initiative dedicated to galvanizing the public and political will to ensure that not one child goes without a home. Previously, Christina was Senior Manager of Community Initiatives with Project Bread-The Walk for Hunger where she advocated for programs and policies at the local, state, regional and federal levels to increase participation in the federal nutrition programs. She has also worked as a deputy press secretary for the Massachusetts Senate and as a legislative aide in the United States Senate. Christina received her Master of Management with a concentration in child, youth and family policy from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management and her Bachelor of Arts in child development and sociology from Tufts University.
David Loeser, MBA - Acting Chief Financial Officer
David Loeser is the Acting Chief Financial Officer overseeing the The National Center's financial and administrative matters. David was previously the Chief Financial Officer for three companies spanning the past 25 years. He also worked for Coopers & Lybrand in Boston as a CPA. David received his Masters of Business Administration from University of Southern California and his Bachelors of Science in economics from the University of Rochester.
Debra Medeiros, MPA - Project Director
Debra Medeiros is a Project Director, overseeing Strengthening At Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children, a multi-year Initiative of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Debra was previously the Senior Program Officer at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, managing the Foundation’s competitive grantmaking process, which resulted in approximately $2 million invested annually in Worcester County. Debra received her Master of Public Administration from New York University and her Bachelor of Business Administration George Washington University.
Maria Sanchez-Lopez - Administrator/Production Assistant
Maria Sanchez-Lopez is Administrator/Production Assistant providing support to upper level staff members including the President, Business Manager and Program Directors. She is also responsible for compiling training and presentation materials, processing invoices, and auditing employee expense statements to insure compliance with corportate guidelines, as well as travel and meeting coordination.
Wendy Vaulton, MA - Director of Research and Evaluation
Wendy Vaulton is Director of Research and Evaluation with oversight responsibility for all of The National Center's research and evaluation activities. In her fifteen year career in research and evaluation, she has worked on projects related to supportive housing, chronic homelessness, child care cost and quality, and early childhood development. Wendy, a PhD candidate in Social Policy at Brandeis University, received her Master of Arts in Social Welfare and Management from Brandeis University and her Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado.
Katherine Volk, MA - Director of Training
Katherine Volk is Director of Training, managing The National Center's training efforts on homelessness, traumatic stress, trauma-informed service provision, self-care, and other related topics. In partnership with organizations around the country, Katherine developed the PEACH Initiative, a physical and emotional awareness program for children living in transitional settings. Katherine received her joint Master of Arts in Child Development and Urban Policy from Tufts University, her Bachelor of Arts in English and peace and conflict studies from the College of the Holy Cross, and her Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center in Brookline, MA.
Megan Zonneville, Field Coordinator
Megan Zonneville is a Field Coordinator, coordinating participant tracking efforts for the SHIFT (Service and Housing Interventions for Families in Transition) Longitudinal Study funded by the Wilson Foundation. Megan was previously the Recruitment Coordinator for the Memory Processes Project and CLASS Continuation Project with The University of Rochester Mt. Hope Family Center. Megan received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY.