Staff
Sara Moran
Sara Moran is a research fellow at the Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her work with CEED focuses on identifying barriers and improving outcomes for marginalized children and families through early childhood initiatives. Before joining CEED, Ms. Moran served as the associate […]
Olivia Moreira Da Silva
Olivia (Liv) Moreira Da Silva is the administrative coordinator for Student Services at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she oversees the management of the Student Services communications, events, and day-to-day office operations. She is the in-office contact for various undergraduate student-groups, as well as for students interested in […]
Sandy Nguyen
Sandy Nguyen serves as the program manager for Boston University Upward Bound, a college preparatory program dedicated to empowering potential first-generation-to-college and low-income students from Boston Public High Schools. In her role, Ms. Nguyen is committed to guiding and supporting students on their journey toward and through higher education. Before joining BU Wheelock, Ms. Nguyen […]
Zara Nizami-Azadzoi
Zara Nizami-Azadzoi administers all aspects of educator licensure within Boston University for students and graduates of Wheelock, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts & Sciences, and Sargent College. She advises students and graduates on practicum and licensure requirements and assists with student intake meetings for practicum placement. Ms. Nizami-Azadzoi also updates and […]
Ola Ozernov-Palchik
Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik is a senior research scientist at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and a research scientist at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. Her research focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms of reading and language comprehension, with an emphasis on typical and atypical development. Dr. Ozernov-Palchik employs advanced […]
Maria Paredes
Maria E. Paredes is the senior middle school advisor with the GEAR UP program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her school site is Mario Umana Academy in East Boston. She primarily works with 7th and 8th graders on college and career awareness, financial literacy and transition into High School. Programming […]
Chong Myung Park
Dr. Chong Myung Park is a research scientist in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on the examination of career development in K–12 and post-secondary settings and as a lifelong learning process. Specific areas of research include college and career […]
Katie Ramos
Katie Ramos is a major gifts officer working closely with the Development & Alumni Relations team at Boston University. She works specifically with alumni of BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development to create personalized meaningful engagement opportunities. Ms. Ramos’ background in fundraising began in the nonprofit world with organizations like Miracles for Kids […]
Linda Rhodes
As payroll & human resources administrator, Linda Rhodes manages all aspects of the employment and payroll process for Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also the primary liaison with human resources, payroll, student payroll, and provost faculty actions.
Steve Roeder
Steve Roeder is the executive assistant to the dean at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, acting as the liaison between the dean’s office and the faculty, staff, partners, and community at large. He is responsible for scheduling the dean’s activities, coordinating projects, preparing correspondence, and prioritizing activities that require the dean’s […]