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

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

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 is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). 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. 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

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!

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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!

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. 

Elizabeth is a fourth-year Pharmaceutical Sciences major, and an Up2Us educator at OPEN. At OPEN, she facilitates first-year presentations surrounding Bystander Intervention, and presentations for Fraternity and Sorority Life groups. Outside of OPEN, she is a contributing photographer for The Huntington News and Tastemakers Magazine, works in a lab, and enjoys writing, spending time outside and with friends!

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!

Aahana is a third-year bioengineering student pursuing a minor in corporate innovation and venture. She recently completed her first co-op at Johnson & Johnson. On campus, she is actively involved with the Red Cross and the Private Equity and Venture Capital Club. She is passionate about facilitating conversations vital to all aspects of health education. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with her goldendoodle, reading, and baking with her mom.