Staff

Manager of Communications Strategy and Student Success, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Beverly Ballaro is the Manager of Communications Strategy and Student Success for the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Prior to joining the Policy School, she worked as a writer and editor at Harvard Medical School and served in a number of…

Academic Program Administrator

Brian has worked his whole professional life in the world of education. He previously worked in public schools in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as for an academic non-profit here in the Boston area. He has been at Northeastern Universit…

Associate Director of Finance and Operations

Nick is part of the CSSH shared services team.  In his role as Associate Director of Finance and Operations, he provides strategic financial leadership, manages the budgeting processes, and oversees the day-to-day finances for the School of Public Po…

Associate Director of Graduate Academic Affairs; part-time lecturer

Michele Rosenthal serves as the Associate Director of Student Experience (School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs) and Graduate Co-op Success (CSSH). In this role, Michele will provide leadership and coordination of student services and academic su…

Program Manager, Human Services Program

Natalia is a dynamic higher education professional specializing in management, engagement, and program implementation. Natalia is a “Triple Husky,” having earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Northeastern as well as working for the Univer…

Graduate Program Administrator, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Ruth Thermidor joined the Policy School as the Graduate Program Administrator in April 2024. She previously served as a Graduate Programs Manager in the College of Professional Studies. Prior to that, she worked in the City of Boston’s Office of Work…

Administrative Coordinator (School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs)

Deja Vaughn is the Administrative Coordinator for the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. Her professional experience spans higher education, nonprofit administration, program coordination, compliance, fundraising, a…