SCOTT WOODSIDE, M.S.N., M.B.A., R.N. | Assistant Vice President for Community Health and Well-being
Scott is the Director for Student Health Services at Rowan University. He is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelors in Nursing and completed his Masters in Business Administration and Nursing from LaSalle University. Scott has experience in cardiovascular health, critical care, emergency preparedness and most recently in public health, where he served as the Director of Nursing for the Gloucester County Department of Health, Senior and Disability Services.  

 AMY HOCH, Psy.D. | Associate Director of the Wellness Center
Dr. Hoch received her Psy.D. from Pace University in New York City in 1997. Her professional interests include sexual violence, trauma, sexual health, relationships, and risky behaviors including self-injury, substance abuse, eating disorders, and suicide. Her theoretical orientation includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

Front Office Staff

 Noelle Davis | Office Manager    Sandra Woodell | Head Clerk

Nicole Gibbs   Cheryl Larson    Jason Osman

       Lisa Maitland  Ciara Rio   Sarah Rodgers

  Marlyn Wood

Counseling and Psychological Services Staff 

 ANN VILLINSKI, Ph.D. | Licensed Psychologist, Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
Dr. Villinski received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1990. Her professional interests include culturally sensitive and affirmative therapies, crisis intervention, clinical supervision, identity development and life transitions, gender identity and sexual orientation, suicidal depression recovery and trauma recovery. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, including Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma-Focused and Mindfulness.

 JILLIAN THREADGILL, Psy.D. | Licensed Psychologist, Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
Dr. Threadgill received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama in 2005 and her Psy.D. from Immaculata University in 2015. Her areas of professional interest include trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychological testing, working with veteran populations, and working with graduate student parents. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.

 ALYSSA KWON, M.D. | Psychiatrist
Dr. Kwon received her M.D. from the Catholic University of Korea in 2001. Her professional areas of interest include child & adolescent psychiatry, anxiety disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, and psychopharmacology.

 GABRIEL AQUINO, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.  |  Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Crisis Management Clinician
Mr. Aquino received his Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. His theoretical orientation is broadly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy with integrated components of mindfulness, art, and emotion regulation. His clinical interests include treating depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and issues surrounding race, sexuality, and spirituality.

 REVAÉ BURTON, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.  |  Licensed Clinical Social Worker and
Outreach Coordinator
Ms. Burton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Service degree from Bryn Mawr College in 2007. Her clinical interests are anxiety, grief/loss, life changes, and issues surrounding minority or underserved populations, in terms of race, gender, disabilities, and sexuality. Her theoretical orientation is strengths perspective and integrative, which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.

ROMANA BRESIN, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist | Coordinator for Gender and Sexual Diversities Services 
Dr. Bresin (she/her) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2013. Her areas of professional interest include individual and group therapy, clinical supervision, gender identity, sexual orientation, and multicultural/diversity concerns. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, drawing largely from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Theory.

 STACEY CAHN, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist | Assistant Director of Integrated
Behavioral Health
Dr. Cahn received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University and her BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Her areas of clinical interest include eating, weight, and body image disorders as well as clinical training. Her theoretical orientation is broadly cognitive-behavioral.

 TINA GREEN, MFT, L.P.C. / Licensed Professional Counselor | Crisis Management Clinician
Ms. Green received her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Drexel University. Her clinical interests include Anxiety, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Acculturation, Cultural Identity, Neurodiversity, and Substance Related Disorders. Her theoretical orientation is integrative and strengths-based including techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, Spiritual Counseling and Art Therapy.

 ANDREA LEACH, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Coordinator of Group Services
Ms. Leach (she/her) received her Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Her areas of professional interest include individual and group therapy, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, culturally sensitive and affirmative therapies, crisis intervention, identity development and life transitions, gender identity and sexual orientation, and suicidal depression recovery. Her theoretical orientation is integrative and includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

 BOB LOGAN, M.S., L.C.A.D.C. | Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Mr. Logan received his M.S. in Human Services from Capella University in 2012. His professional interests include screening and assessment, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders in college settings. His theoretical orientation includes Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

 COLETTE MCLEAN, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Coordinator of Group Services, Co-Coordinator-Training Program
Ms. McLean received her Master of Social Work from Rutgers University in 1998. She provides individual, group, and family therapy; along with training and consultation.  She often treats students going through recovery from trauma and abuse, life transitions, and struggling with anxiety and depression. Her theoretical approaches are behavioral, person-centered, and mindfulness-based. She has received extensive training and supervision in orientations such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with an overall approach to treatment being built from the place of a strong therapeutic relationship.

MANNY PERRY, M.S.W, L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mr. Perry (he/him/his) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University in 2018, and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stockton University in 2010. His clinical interests include mood disorders, generalized anxiety and OCD, trauma work, and LGBTQIA+ issues. His theoretical orientation is integrative drawing on principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holistic wellness, cultural awareness, and cognitive processing techniques.

 HELEN POLAK, Psy.D. | Licensed Psychologist, Co-Coordinator -Training Program
Dr. Polak received her Psy.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her professional interests
include individual psychotherapy, structured groups, and workshops, training and supervision,
consultation, and working with students struggling with emotional disregulation, and major life
transitions. Her theoretical orientation is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.

TRACEY SWAIN, M.S.W, L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker 
Ms. Swain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.  Her professional interests include anxiety disorders, life transitions, autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD.  Her theoretical orientation is integrative and includes Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person Centered. 

 LISA TWARDZIK, M.A., L.P.C. | Licensed Professional Counselor, Coordinator of Mental Health Services to the Office of Accessibility
Ms. Twardzik is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s Degree in Counseling in Educational Settings and a certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rowan University. Her professional interests include anxiety, depression, perfectionism, neurodiversity, and trauma. Her theoretical orientation is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR.

 MELISSA YOUNG, L.C.S.W., C-TRCI, CYT | Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Crisis Management Clinician, Co-Coordinator of Stress Management and Response Team (SMART)  pronouns: she/her
Mrs. Young received her Master of Social Work degree from the Widener University in 2011 and later became licensed to practice as a clinical social worker. Her areas of professional interest include treating trauma, anxiety/anxiety related

EHR Data Administration

HEIDI TURING | Electronic Health Records Data Administrator
Heidi has been working at Rowan University since 2007. She currently manages the electronic health records software system for the Wellness Center and oversees compliance for incoming students.

Health Education and Innovation

ALLIE PEARCE, MA | Assistant Director, Health Innovation and Quality AssuranceAllie Pearce, MA  has been at the Rowan University Wellness Center since it opened in 2013. She was the assistant director for a successful health education department, Healthy Campus Initiatives, from 2011-2023. Currently, she is the Assistant Director for Health Innovation & Quality Assurance at the Wellness Center where she focuses on student and employee training, policy implementation, and grant acquisition. She is trained as an instructor in Mental Health First Aid, Green Dot and QPR, and has recently completed training as a Disaster Relief Crisis Counselor with the state of New Jersey.

SAMUEL DAMIRI | Health Educator 
Sam graduated Rowan in 2022 and is a proud alum. He receieved his BA in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. In his current role, he provides Drug and Alcohol screenings, education and support to Rowan students.  His hobbies include baking, cooking, gardening, and fishing.