Staff

Debbie Black
Title/Position
Admin Services Specialist

Heidi Hudson
Title/Position
Administrative Services Coordinator


Tomeka Petersen, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
Program and Admissions Manager
Tomeka earned her B.A. in Psychology from UMASS/Boston and her M.S.W. from Simmons College School of Social Work, and she is a Licensed Independent Social Worker.
She provides support to promote and help prepare prospective students for the BA and MSW programs; provides administrative support for planning and delivery of the school’s programs, for student retention and success and alumni services.

Melanie Reed, MSW
Title/Position
Program Specialist

Brad Richardson, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Research Director, NRCFCP
Research Scientist/Engineer

Marcia Runnberg-Valadez, MSW, LCSW
Title/Position
Practicum Education Program Coordinator

Chuck Wieland
Title/Position
Administrator
Chuck Wieland administers the operations of the School of Social Work, including preparing budgets and overseeing financial accounts. He also oversees research assistantship and teaching assistantship appointments, other departmental financial aid and award processes, and can provide information regarding funding for student research projects.