Meet the Team

Kelli is the Director of Wellness Initiatives at OPEN and a clinical social worker. She received her B.S. in Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire and her Master of Social Work from Boston College. She completed her second year MSW internship at OPEN in 2013 and was hired as a full time staff member after graduation. She has experience working with adolescents and young adults, specifically related to substance use, sexual violence, domestic violence and mental health. Kelli strives to provide prevention and education on difficult topics in an engaging and approachable way.

Email: k.carfi@northeastern.edu

Megan is the Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives at OPEN and a licensed independent clinical social worker. Megan has worked in health promotion and prevention efforts on college campuses since 2013. Previously, she worked as an outpatient therapist and high school social justice teacher. Megan earned her B.A. in Psychology and Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Social Work from Boston College. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, exploring bookstores, and playing volleyball.

Email: m.ohara@northeastern.edu

Kim is the Assistant Director for Health Education at OPEN. She received her B.S. in Public Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her M.S. in Community Health Education at Merrimack College. Kim was a NASPA certified Peer Health Educator at UMass where she got experience sharing resources relating to mental health, self-care, alcohol and other drugs and sexual health with the campus community. Kim joined the OPEN team in January 2022 looking to continue her passion for health promotion. In her free time, Kim enjoys going to workout classes, reading, and traveling around New England!

Email: k.bement@northeastern.edu

Clara is an Assistant Director at OPEN. She earned her B.A. in Applied Psychology and Human Development as well as her M.A. in Higher Education from Boston College, with a concentration in Spirituality, Faith, and Formation. At OPEN, Clara manages the Up2Us: Bystander Intervention program, which employs students who give presentations about how to be active and prosocial bystanders in instances of sexual violence to their peers. Clara also helps staff OPEN’s Sexual Violence Resource Center and enjoys accompanying survivors along their healing journey. Clara is passionate about being a conversation partner for students as they navigate life at Northeastern and always enjoys making new connections. In her free time, Clara likes to try out new recipes, accumulate more books than she can read, and drink copious amounts of Irish Breakfast tea.

Email: c.cahillfarella@northeastern.edu

Elizabeth is an Assistant Director at OPEN and a licensed clinical social worker. She joined the OPEN team in 2022 after earning both her B.A in Applied Psychology and Human Development and her Master’s of Social Work at Boston College, where she focused on public health and clinical social work. Elizabeth has experience running support groups for survivors of sexual assault, providing support services to those who have been impacted by sexual violence, and organizing community-wide events related to healing and student wellness. Elizabeth is extremely passionate about improving access to culturally relevant survivor services and creating spaces for community care. In her spare time, Elizabeth can be found exploring new coffeeshops, reading, playing tennis, and hosting game nights with friends.

Email: e.coscia@northeastern.edu

Alex is an Assistant Director at OPEN. She graduated with her B.S. in Health Science from Northeastern in May of 2022, and completed her Master of Public Health in August of 2023. Alex joined the OPEN team in August of 2021 as a Graduate Assistant for Sexual Health Promotion, and in January of 2023 transitioned to a full-time position. She works with students for alcohol and other drug prevention meetings and SHAPE meetings. Alex also contributes to OPEN’s sexual health and general wellness programming, in addition to working with the Fraternity and Sorority Life community at Northeastern. In her free time, she enjoys drinking coffee, trying out new recipes, reading, and exploring Boston.

Email: a.kane@northeastern.edu

Colin is an Assistant Director at OPEN. He graduated with his B.A. in History and with a minor in Theology from Boston College in May 2021, and completed his Master of Social Work in May 2023 at Boston College. Prior to his work at OPEN, Colin worked as an individual therapist at a private practice working with folks of various ages and backgrounds. He also previously was a MSW intern at OPEN for the 2022-23 academic year working with students around substance use. Colin is passionate about facilitating non-judgmental conversations around substance use, wellness, and navigating the social life of a college student. In his spare time, he roams Boston looking for the best cup of coffee, showing off his dog Baxter, hunting down vinyl, and planning events with friends!

Email: co.griffiths@northeastern.edu

Olivia is the Administrative Assistant at OPEN. She earned her B.A. from Occidental College in Diplomacy and World Affairs where she served as part of the Occidental Sexual Assault Coalition (OSAC), a student-run survivor advocacy group. She also has experience in international policy research, with a specific focus on menstrual health equity, sustainable development, and gender-based violence policies in global cities. Olivia is passionate about survivor services and community-based approaches to healing and growth. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, and drinking tea.

Email: o.duncan@northeastern.edu

Lauren is a clinical student joining the OPEN team for the 2024-2025 school year. She is a recent graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Health Science. She is now pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Boston College. At BC, Lauren is part of the Black Leadership Initiative (BLI) program where she will focus on bringing mental health equality to all populations. In her free time, she loves reading, drawing, hiking, and watching documentaries!

Anna is a Clinical Social Work intern at OPEN. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health at Boston College. Anna holds a B.A. in Secondary Education from Kazan Federal University in Russia and an M.A. in International Higher Education from Boston College. She is dedicated to supporting college students in overcoming challenges and achieving personal growth. Outside of her professional pursuits, Anna enjoys walking her dog, hiking, and practicing yoga.

Cheyenne is a third-year student pursuing a major in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Ethics. As a Husky-to-Husky peer educator, she is eager to be involved with health education. In the Northeastern community, she is involved with the Re-Game XR lab as well as the Northeastern Emergency Medical Services club. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her pets, taking care of her plants, as well as playing various video games!

Caroline is a second-year Psychology student with minors in Public Health and Spanish. Caroline is very passionate about the importance of equitable and accessible behavioral healthcare and health education for all. On campus, she is a resident assistant, teaching assistant, an editor for Northeastern’s science magazine, and an active member of ‘NEURONS’ club and PsyClub. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Caroline loves to write, paint, hike, and eat sushi in her free time!

Sasheen is a third-year Psychology major with minors in Data Science, Computational Social Sciences, and Sociology. She is also a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and works as a research assistant for the Communication Media and Marginalization (CoMM) Lab. She’s originally from South Florida and enjoys reading, watching movies, and coding in her spare time.

Hannah is a third-year Health Science and Psychology major. She has experience engaging with peers on various topics within the realm of sexual health, and enjoys continuing this work through Husky to Husky. She’s on the Northeastern ballroom dance team, and in her free time, loves to paint and is learning to play the banjo!

Saul is a fourth-year studying Supply Chain and International Affairs. He is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and previously served as his chapter’s sexual violence prevention chair on the FSL SVP Committee and president. In his free time he enjoys cooking with friends, listening to live music, and spending time outdoors.

Sebastian is a fourth-year student majoring in health science and minoring in human services. Along with working for OPEN, he is an EMPOWER Fellow for the Student of Color Collective and works as an Operations Assistant at the Center for Intercultural Engagement on campus. Sebastian is from Houston, Texas, and loves to play volleyball and explore Boston in his free time.

Jessica is a Master’s of Public Health graduate student in Northeastern’s PlusOne program. Jessica just graduated with her B.S. in Health Science in May of 2024, and she is very passionate about health equity and education, social justice, and sexual violence prevention. On campus, she is a resident assistant, teaching assistant, and member of Northeastern’s Feminist Student Organization. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and line dancing!

Jacob is a fourth-year student majoring in Computer Science and is pursuing the Pre-Med track. As a Sexual Violence Prevention Educator, Jacob is committed to enhancing campus safety and education around sexual violence. Actively involved with NU SHARE (Sexual Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education), he supports efforts to provide safer sex resources and promote awareness throughout the community. In his free time, Jacob enjoys performing stand-up comedy and is passionate about foreign language study. Jacob is excited to contribute to a safer and more informed campus environment through this work!

Elizabeth is a fourth-year Computer Science Major. She’s a member of Survivor Northeastern, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and a Husky Ambassador. In her free time she loves to read and crochet.

Carly is a fourth-year health science and psychology major on the pre-med track. On campus, she is involved in the Boston Health Initiative and Pinky Swear Pack. As a sexual violence prevention educator, she is excited to engage with students on campus to discuss a vital aspect of health education. Off-campus she loves to explore different parts of Boston, listen to music, and read books! 

Julia is a third-year Spanish and International Affairs student with a minor in Law and Public Policy. As an Up2Us Educator, Julia is passionate about facilitating access to sexual violence prevention and sexual health resources. On campus, she is the Managing Editor of Spectrum Literary Arts Magazine and a member of Sigma Delta Pi. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and hiking. 

Rachel is a fourth-year Health Science student on the pre-PA track with minors in Psychology and Cell & Molecular Biology. On campus, she is a Bouvé Fellow, teaching assistant, and a
Student Conduct Board committee member. Additionally, she works as a Patient Care Assistant at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and a Child Life Volunteer at Massachusetts General Hospital. In her free time she enjoys hiking, going to the shore, and playing card games.

Shana is an Up2Us educator at OPEN. She studies Psychology and Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Marketing Analytics. At OPEN, Shana works with the Up2Us: Bystander Intervention program, where she gives presentations about how to be an active bystander in cases of sexual violence. Shana likes to read in her free time, visit overpriced cafes, and hike when it is not freezing!

Kelly is a 4^th year Health Science major with a minor in Psychology. Having been a part of sexual violence education and prevention work through NEU Sexual Assault Response Coalition since they arrived at Northeastern, they are eager to take on this educator position and highly value peer-based education. They previously served as the Events Co-President of SARC for two and a half years, and she is now the Vice President. They also have been on the eboard of Boston Health Initiative for 2 years and are passionate about health equity and sexual health education and activism. Outside of the education and activism space, they like to play guitar, sing, write music and poetry, and spend time in nature with their friends!