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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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Marching to an Inclusive Beat: William James College Rainbow Alliance Joins Boston Pride for the People
After closing the books on another successful academic year, Rylan Guthrie and Nicola Hassapis are feeling particularly proud—and for good reason. On Saturday, June 14, the co-leaders of the Rainbow Alliance were among two dozen folks who turned up to celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and intersectionality...
All in the Details: Student Ambassador Anthony Santoro Jr. Uses BS in Psychology to Build a Business
Folks who know Anthony Santoro Jr. can attest to one fact: He’s entirely focused on the details. As a kid, he spent hours at a time attempting to land a kickflip on his skateboard. Just prior to the pandemic, the first-generation college student from Billerica found his way back to the classroom at...
Rewire CBT by Roca: Weekday Webinar Features 2025 Honorary Degree Recipient Molly Baldwin and Colleagues in Action
Since 1988, relentless outreach has been the foundation of Roca, Inc., a Chelsea-based nonprofit that took shape after policy work identified teen pregnancy as a major barrier keeping young people in poverty. Thirty-seven years later, the organization’s mission—to relentlessly disrupt violence by...
The Power of Giving Back: Retired Faculty Member Establishes New School Psychology Scholarship
Gayle Macklem, retired School Psychology faculty member, and her husband Richard establish a new scholarship to support school psychology students in their internship year with a generous donation to William James College.
A STEP in the Right Direction: Center for Workforce Development Launches Skills Training for Equitable Pathways in Behavioral Health Program
Last fall, the Center for Workforce Development made huge strides in building linguistic and cultural capacity in the behavioral health paraprofessional workforce upon the launch of its Skills Training for Equitable Pathways (STEP) in Behavioral Health program in late September. The goal—to build...
Mentorship for the Win: Professional Connections Take Root in the Center for Workplace Development
Two years ago, fresh on the heels of her own graduation from William James College, Sadé Callwood, PsyD was tapped to offer professional mentorship via the Center for Workforce Development. Recalling the individuals responsible for shaping her own professional path—in particular those professors who...
Feeding a Passion: Innovative Leadership in Food Banking From a Trio of Community Members
Creating long-term relationships with folks doing impactful work has become a calling for Brandi M. Derr, PsyD, Director, Leadership Psychology PsyD Program. As a woman of color, she is often tapped for her expertise engaging executive leaders who find themselves in the minority within their organizational...
Celebrating William James College Accomplishments
The William James College faculty, staff, alumni and students have been recognized for their achievements and service to the community for advancing mental health. Here is a summary of our accomplishments in 2025
Mental Health Services Professional Scholarship Recipient Puts Sizeable Funds to Work in Pursuit of Her Why
In the beginning, Lisa Charles was drawn to a paraprofessional role in the local public schools in order to be on the same schedule as her school-aged children. During her initial interview, when asked if she preferred to work with the general- or special-ed population, Charles chose the latter and has...
INTERFACE Referral Service Celebrates More than Two Decades of Service to Communities
The INTERFACE Referral Service recently celebrated 50,000 cases over more than 20 years of service to our communities.
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