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…

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…

Academic Administrative Assistant

Leslie Prime serves as the Academic Administrative Assistant for the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Prior to coming to Northeastern, Leslie worked as a teacher in the Boston Public and Brookline School systems. She earned a Bachelor of Ar…

Associate Director of Academic Operations, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Michele Rosenthal serves as the Associate Director of Academic Operations. In this role, Michele will provide leadership and coordination of student services and academic support and manage processes related to academic initiatives and outcomes. Mich…

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…