Amy Hull, MEd, MAOM

Chair of the Chinese Acupuncture Studies Department and Dean of the Core Curriculum

Amy manages post-graduate program development such as China Study trips and Acupuncture Residencies in Western Medical settings. She also manages the Speaker’s Bureau, matching alumni with organizations and agencies who would like acupuncture presentations.

Brock Haines

Herbal Dispensary Manager

Brock is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Chinese herbal dispensary, including processing orders, overseeing staff and assistants, and GMP.  Brock also serves as IT support on site and oversees the ITS group.

C.J. Allen, MAc, LicAc, DiplCH (NCCAOM)

Associate Dean and Assistant Professor

A 1999 graduate of NESA, C.J. Allen is certified as a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology by the NCCAOM and in the NADA protocol for Acupuncture Detoxification. C.J. has served as a detox acupuncturist at the Dimock Community Health Center and also as a clinical staff member of Pathways to Wellness (AIDS Care Project) where he assisted Dr. Tao Xie, the director of herbal medicine.

C.J. has guest lectured on Chinese herbal medicine at Boston University, Tufts University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He maintains a private practice at Acupuncture and Herbal Healing located in Newton and West Roxbury, MA. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University (BS), Mr. Allen has also studied studio and fine arts at Harvard University and is an award-winning photographer.

C.J. serves as the Associate Dean of NESA and provides guidance to students, promotes academic success and quality of life. He also is responsible for coordinating academic support for admissions.

Cid Tamagno

Clinic Administration Staff

Cid is responsible for creating and maintaining a clinical environment which is welcoming, well-organized, responsive and smooth running.  Cross-trained into all customer service positions and administrative departments at NESA, the clinical staff attend to the day-to-day operations of the NESA Intern and Professional Clinics, answering phones, scheduling patients, assisting students, interns and faculty as well as managing a busy group practice.

Craig Allard, MEd

Director of Student Affairs

Craig oversees all student activities from Student Orientation through Commencement. He serves on the Student Council and students should approach him with comments regarding student satisfaction. Craig also can advise students who are preparing for the NCCAOM Board exams and/or state licensure.

Cynthia Ruth

Clinic Administrative Staff

Cynthia is responsible for creating and maintaining a clinical environment which is welcoming, well-organized, responsive and smooth running.  Cross-trained into all customer service positions and administrative departments at NESA, the clinical staff attend to the day-to-day operations of the NESA Intern and Professional Clinics, answering phones, scheduling patients, assisting students, interns and faculty as well as managing a busy group practice.

Denise Rouleau

Proposal Development/Research Administration Specialist

Denise is responsible for the administrative oversight of grants, including the budget and compliance with regulations. Denise also serves as a key resource in identifying funding, writing grants and submitting applications for funding.

Elaine Scarmoutzos

Manager, Continuing Education Department

Elaine oversees the daily administration of the Continuing Education Department. She works with the Vice President and Academic Dean in providing oversight of the program, ensuring compliance with state and national guidelines and managing the implementation of post- graduate training programs.

Emilie Gerber

Clinic Administration Staff

Emilie is responsible for creating and maintaining a clinical environment which is welcoming, well-organized, responsive and smooth running.  Cross-trained into all customer service positions and administrative departments at NESA, the clinical staff attend to the day-to-day operations of the NESA Intern and Professional Clinics, answering phones, scheduling patients, assisting students, interns and faculty as well as managing a busy group practice.

Jamie Dergay

Financial Aid Administrator

Jamie administers NESA financial aid programs according to federal regulation and NESA policy.  He also counsels current and prospective students on finanical aid and educational financing.

Jason Powers, M.Ed

Director of Admissions

Jason joined the NESA Admissions team in the fall 2012. Prior to joining NESA, Jason worked at Mount Ida College as Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions.  Jason has over fifteen years of higher education experience in undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid, and student services.  Jason received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a Master’s Degree in Education from Endicott College.  Jason's drawn to NESA because of the warm sense of community, the campus pride in providing a transformative educational experience for students, and the exciting future that's built on a longstanding reputation for advancing the field of acupuncture through research. 

Jason serves as the Director of Admissions and advises prospective students on master's degree program options, application requirements, tuition and fees, and upcoming admissions events.

Jeanette Blalock

Controller

Jeanette manages the Finance department, including student accounts and billing.

Jenn Hartman

Director of Library Services

Jenn manages the library and library staff.  All library staff support students in accessing the collection and online resources.

Julia Mabuchi

Registrar

Julia works as part of the Academic Department to manage the processes underlying enrollment through graduation. She is responsible for academic scheduling and class and clinic registration and transcripts.

See me:
For registration including add/drops
With inquiries about transfer credit and exemptions
For enrollment verification
To submit your assitantship and internship hours
For transcript requests

Laurel Gould

Clinic Administration Staff

Laurel is responsible for creating and maintaining a clinical environment which is welcoming, well-organized, responsive and smooth running.  Cross-trained into all customer service positions and administrative departments at NESA, the clinical staff attend to the day-to-day operations of the NESA Intern and Professional Clinics, answering phones, scheduling patients, assisting students, interns and faculty as well as managing a busy group practice.

Lilly Goncalves

Front Desk Manager

Lilly is the first point of contact for visitors to NESA and is liaison between students, staff and faculty. She can direct students to the appropriate person to address their particular need and maintains the inventory of academic-related forms.

Lisa Conboy, MA, MS, ScD

Director of Research and Chair of Western Biomedicine Department

Lisa Conboy is a health researcher who has been teaching research methods for fifteen years. She received her MA from UMASS Amherst, and her MS and ScD from Harvard School of Public Health. A sociologist and epidemiologist, she became interested in Chinese medicine about twenty years ago due to its positive effects on her own health. As a result, she has focused her research questions on acupuncture and Chinese medicine over the last ten years.

In her research and teaching, Lisa utilizes and teaches multiple methods and various forms of analyses to best ask and answer questions about acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She has published analyses using qualitative, survey, and biological data. Lisa is striving to produce work and train researchers that can address novel questions in scientifically sound ways. Lisa lives in Somerville, MA and is currently pursuing her certification in yoga instruction.

Meghan McGonagle

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Meghan works to improve alumni offerings, coordinates events, and serves as the editor for Currents and the Alumni E-Letter. 

Meredith St. John, MAc, LicAc, DiplAC (NCCAOM)

Vice President and Academic Dean

Meredith is responsible for leadership of NESA’s academic program including: assessing, designing and delivering the classroom and clinical curriculum; program planning; academic policy; and faculty assessment and development. Meredith manages the Academic Department, including Department Chairs, the Dean of Clinical Education, and the Academic Affairs Coordinator and Registrar. She serves as an escalation point for academic issues. Meredith is a co-investigator on the NESA research study of effectiveness of acupuncture for Gulf War Syndrome, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Peg O’Connell

Human Resources Administrator

Peg handles NESA's Human Resources, while also having responsibility for various payroll and accounting duties.

Sharon Stratis

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

Sharon works in the Finance department, processing invoices, tracking W-9s and handling deposits.  Sharon works closely with Peg and Jeanette to handle Finance Department projects.

Sheila Carroll

Director of Operations

Sheila oversees the daily operations of the school, including the clinic, bookstore and facilities. Sheila is a resource for intern requirements, scheduling advice, clinic sign-up, clinic desk functions, patient scheduling and billing, clinic facilities and maintenance, marketing and clinic supplies (other than those provided by the Supply Coordinator).

Susan L. Gorman, MBA

President & CEO

After serving as interim president since 2011, Susan (Sue) Gorman became the sixth president of the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) on March 6, 2012. Previously, she served as NESA’s Executive Dean and Chief Operating Officer, where she was responsible for the School’s non-academic functions.
Bringing a wealth of academic and business industry experience to her role, Sue is dedicated to fostering innovation and research, building strategic partnerships with the local community and beyond, and creating meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and alumni. Not only is she focused on having NESA become the country’s top acupuncture school; she is committed to achieving ambitious goals through coordinated teamwork.

Before coming to NESA, Sue was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Catherine Hinds Companies. Under her leadership, the school was twice awarded the Schools of Distinction Award during re-accreditation periods with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Prior to her embarking on a career in academia, Sue managed the internal accounting systems of several small start-up companies and led an initial public offering. 

Sue is a member of the Board of Directors for Girls Incorporated of Lynn, the Bentley Executive Club, and an officer with Financial Executives International (FEI) Boston Chapter. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.

Susan Ros

Academic Affairs Coordinator/SMAC Coordinator

Susan coordinates communication with faculty and provides administrative support for the academic dean, registrar and continuing education department in her role as the Academic Affairs Coordinator.  She maintains the academic records, coordinates comprehensive and make-up exams, and provides administrative support for the clinical assistantships/internships.  As the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certificate (SMAC) Coordinator, she primarily provides all telephone and on-site support for the program and is the liaison to staff and participants of the Acusport Seminar Series.

Valerie Smith, MAc, LicAc, DiplAc (NCCAOM)

Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor

Valerie Smith is a 1997 graduate of New England School of Acupuncture where she also received her master’s degree in acupuncture (2000) and certification in Chinese herbal medicine (2002). Valerie is an Assistant Professor at NESA and maintains a private practice at Harvard Square Acupuncture and Massage in Cambridge.  Val is a supervisor for the CHA Malden Family Health Center Clinic

Valerie’s style of teaching is learner-centered. She creates a dynamic environment by engaging students in discussion of material as well as encouraging continued questioning. In her position of Director of Clinical Education, Valerie is responsible for oversight of clinical education at NESA and its satellite clinics in collaboration with the Academic Dean.

In her role as a Faculty advisor, Valerie enjoys participating in Student Council meetings.