Staff and Student Directory

Director

Olga is an advocate of school-based mental health services. She has dedicated her training in clinical psychology to improving the lives of young people.

Graduate Research Assistant

Grace is a current graduate student in the School Counseling Program at George Washington University.

Policy Consultant

Vinu is a Policy Analyst at DC COMBS, a policy consultant with CHHCS, and co-leads MEL for Whole DC, while also leading PoP Health.

Communications Associate

Bela Mahtabfar received her MPH from the George Washington's Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) in 2024.

Research Program Manager

Margaret is a Program Manager for Research and provides financial and grants administration support to the Center.

Associate Director of Practice

Mariola brings 20 years of experience in social learning, system convening and building communities of practice in education and school behavioral health.

Graduate Research Assistant

Simone’s work is dedicated to youth/young adult health and well-being, community engagement, implementation/dissemination science.

Center Specialist

Alexandra has been a leader and expert in the field of human behavior focusing on school based mental health for over 10 years.

Graduate Research Specialist

Madeline Weil is an MPH Candidate at the Milken Institute School of Public Health and a research specialist for the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation

Katrina coordinates the DCPS Becoming: Whole Child Development Initiative. She also evaluates and shares lessons learned from the initiative.