Emerson College

Center for Health & Wellness Staff

Jane Powers, Director Jane Powers , Director
MSN, Primary Care, Simmons College
BSN, Northeastern University

Clinical interests: Women's health, self care, health promotion
Outside interests: Golf, skiing, kayaking, hiking
Emerson College Employment: June 1997
Laura Collins, Wellness Educator Laura C. McAvey, Coordinator of Wellness Education
M.Ed., Counseling Psychology,
University of Missouri-Columbia;
BA, English Lit, University of New Hampshire

Clinical Interests: Eating disorders, safer sex, substance abuse, stress, sleep
Outside Interests: Swimming, shopping, reading, time with family
Emerson College Employment: August 2003
Judith Lytle, Supervising Physician Judith Lytle, M.D., Supervising Physician
Medical Care Affiliates
Emerson College Employment: Supervising Physician
since September 2003
Elaine Arnold, NP
Elaine Arnold , Nurse Practitioner
BSN, MSN, ANP, Northeastern University
Clinical Interests: Women's health, Health promotion, smoking cessation
Outside Interests:
Traveling, hiking, bird watching, photography, reading
Emerson
College Employment: January 2006
Robyn Kievit, NP
Robyn Kievit, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietician
BSN, MSN, Regis College;
BS, Dietetics, University of Connecticut
Clinical Interests:  Nutrition, wellness, women's health
Outside Interests:
Time with son, running/exercise, reading, beach
Emerson College Employment: January 2006
Margaret Peterson, PA Margaret Peterson, Physician Assistant
PA Certification, Northeastern University
BA, Wittenburg University
Clinical Interests: Self-care, wellness, meditation
Outside Interests:  Kayaking, reading, swimming, film, travel
Emerson College Employment: September 2007
Emily McFadd, Student Assistant Emily McFadd, Student Assistant
BS, Communication Sciences & Disorders expected May 2008
Clinical interests:  Women's health
Outside interests:  Yoga, cycling, children
Emerson College Employment:  January 2006