Uwill Leadership

vice president, strategy

Adam Ring

Adam Ring has more than 15 years of experience in the education sector as an operator, business development executive and research analyst.  Most recently, he was a co-founder of First Finance Institute (FFI), a leading online program management provider of certificate based programs. He led all business development efforts and directed the company’s university partnerships with top business schools worldwide.  Previously, Adam teamed with Michael at Bloomberg Institute where he was responsible for the company’s growth accomplishments.  Prior he was a research associate at BMO Capital Markets where his team was recognized as “Best on the Street” by the Wall Street Journal.  He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

senior software engineer

Alex Thomas

Alex Thomas brings a decade of web technology experience to Uwill. After graduating from Virginia Tech, he worked in the tech industry in San Francisco and New York City. From highly customized e-commerce websites, to dashboards for the small/medium business customers of Chase Bank, to enabling a concurrent live-streaming iPhone application at Supergreat, to mentoring at a coding bootcamp called Thinkful, Alex enjoys solving any engineering challenges that come his way.

Director, Clinical Affairs

Amaura Kemmerer

Amaura Kemmerer, LCSW, joins the Uwill team as a Director of Clinical Affairs. She spent fifteen years at Northeastern University working in college student wellness and prevention education. Previously, Amaura served as the Associate Dean for Wellness at Northeastern University overseeing health and mental health services as well as wellness and prevention education. Amaura is a national speaker and trainer, providing consultation to colleges and universities on research-based strategies to reduce high-risk college student substance use. She started at Northeastern on an NIAAA grant to test innovative approaches for reducing high-risk college student substance use and subsequently established the Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN), an evidence-based alcohol and other drug prevention program, as well as sexual health initiatives.

senior manager, counselor success

Amy Tanner

Amy Tanner brings experience in psychology and counseling to her role at Uwill on the counselor success team where she aims to build a counselor community with therapists committed to supporting student mental health. Amy has experience working in an IOP for teenagers with a variety of DSM diagnoses where she led group counseling, providing her with a keen understanding of the issues therapists face. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Psychology and Addiction Counseling. 

director, counselor success

Asini Wijewardane

Asini Wijewardane brings a broad range of leadership, operational and development experience to Uwill. Previously, Asini served as Director of Business Development at medical device company UrSure, where she managed the customer success team, as well as developed the account management and communication strategies through the company’s 2020 acquisition. She is also a co-founder and advisor to UnMute, a unique mental health counseling application that leverages artificial intelligence to pair patients with compatible therapists. Asini’s other work experiences span 3 continents and includes various business development, consulting and project management roles. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Middlesex University, an LLB from University of London and an MBA from the Olin Graduate School at Babson College.

Controller

Bernie McTernan

Bernie McTernan brings more than 30 years of financial experience to his role as Uwill’s Controller. Bernie has expertise with client profitability, revenue projections, and managing resource allocation. Bernie’s past experience includes companies including Examity, Profits Now, Allied Advertising, and WA Wilde Company. Bernie attended undergrad at Stonehill College, and earned his MBA from the Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University.

director, account management

Cheryl Esselen

Cheryl Esselen is a higher education professional with 10 years of experience in the field.  Leveraging her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Hartford, she has dedicated her career to supporting students and institutions in order to promote academic excellence. Throughout her career, Cheryl has held a variety of positions within the higher education field including supporting tuition assistance, exam integrity, and now campus mental health services. She has extensive experience working with diverse institutions with a goal of helping each support their student population. When not working, Cheryl enjoys spending time outdoors doing activities such as camping and trail hikes. She believes that spending time outdoors is essential for personal wellness and enjoys sharing this passion with others.

manager, digital marketing

Connor Sullivan

Connor Sullivan brings experience with digital and email marketing and CRM to the Uwill team. Most recently, Connor built and grew successful email marketing programs during his time with iRobot and Masimo Consumer. He spent the early days of his career in the sports and entertainment industry with the Lowell Spinners Minor League Baseball team and the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. Connor holds a B.A. from Michigan State University in Media & Information.

mental health advocate

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels is a rapper, author, and founding member of Run-DMC, the legendary rap group that has sold over 30 million records. Among other achievements Run-DMC was the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone, the first to appear on MTV, and just the second to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Daryl has also spoken publicly and written extensively about addiction and recovery, and how he came to embrace the value of therapy. His memoir “Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide” details his battle with depression and sobriety, as well as overcoming suicidal thoughts.

director, business development

Derek Kealey

Derek has been a business development professional for over 20 years, with his most recent 7 years focused on supporting the education industry to improve the student experience. He brings a passion for helping educational institutions bring the best-in-class solutions to their stakeholders and is committed to improving the mental health of students through leveraging the power of technology coupled with therapy.  

Director, Business Development

Eric Rodriguez

Eric brings 12+ years of technology sales experience to Uwill. He most recently worked at Examity where he developed and grew relationships with some of the company’s largest, most strategic, higher education clients. Prior to Examity, Eric worked at Oracle Corporation and at Staples Boston-based corporate office selling technology solutions to colleges and Fortune 500 companies.  He is a graduate of the Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 

director, account management

Evan Winter

Evan Winter has worked in account service for the past 8 years. Prior to joining Uwill, he managed client accounts with Examity as one of their earliest managers, where he provided primary client advocacy, product training and end user support. Evan also worked at Medford High School as a project coordinator with the Bloomberg Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, helping students learn more about culture and their communities. He was a graduate of Tufts University, majoring in Anthropology with a minor in communications.

Account Manager

Jamaica Perrier-Morris

Jamaica Perrier-Morris joins Uwill as a Manager of Account Management supporting state system partnerships. Prior, Jamaica worked in account management with Christie Campus Health. She graduated from Lehigh University with a BA in Psychology. In addition to her studies, Jamaica was a member of Break the Silence (a peer-run organization that aims to prevent gender violence on campus) and was also a member of LU’s Finest Step team.

director, account management

Jayme Silverman

Jayme Silverman brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare and technology to the Uwill team where she oversees our portfolio of clients. Prior to Uwill, Jayme worked at Examity, where she supported and consulted some of Examity’s largest clients to ensure successful partnerships. She also worked at both, Blue Cross Blue Shields and Yahoo!, as an Account Manager in the Marketing departments.  Jayme received her psychology degree from Lafayette College.

Director, Clinical Affairs

Jessica Feinberg

Jessica Feinberg, LICSW, is the Program Director of the Belmont Adolescent Partial Hospital Program at McLean Hospital. Jessica joined McLean, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate, after completing a clinical fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center. She has worked as a therapist and clinical social worker in the Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment (ART) Program since 2002. Jessica is trained in dialectical behavior therapy and has extensive experience treating adolescents and their families, with a particular interest in treating those who struggle with substance abuse and self-injury. She has held numerous positions within the ART program and is currently program director of the ART. Jessica has also had a private practice primarily focusing on treating adolescents, young adults, and families.

Director, Account Management

Jo Anna West

Jo Anna West is excited to bring her account management, operations, and customer success experience to the Uwill team as a Director of Account Management. Previously, Jo Anna spent two years at Christie Campus Health as an Account Executive, and ten years at Beacon Health Options, where she was the Regional Operations Director for the Northeast. Jo Anna received her BS in Communications and Marketing from Quinnipiac University.

Director, Account Management

Julie Degerome

With more than 16 years of experience working in student health, Julie Degerome joins Uwill as a Director of Account Management. Most recently, Julie served as the Director of Client Services for Christie Campus Health. Prior to that, Julie worked for ten years with Aetna Student Health managing several premier colleges and universities including the University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California and Emory University. Julie received her BA in Communications from Loyola University New Orleans.

Senior Director, Employer Relations

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker is a dedicated leader with decades of experience advocating for working parents and their families. Her passion stems from her personal experiences as a mother of two daughters and her commitment to creating a world where individuals can thrive both professionally and personally. For more than 20 years, Kathy served as the Senior Director of Client Services at Bright Horizons, a leading provider of early education and employer-sponsored childcare solutions. During her tenure, she played a key role in establishing dozens of worksite childcare centers, providing invaluable support to countless working parents. These centers offered not only safe and loving learning environments for children but also peace of mind for parents, enabling them to focus on their careers without compromising their family responsibilities. Kathy is a graduate of Rowan University, and earned her MBA at Saint Joseph’s University.

Director, Business Development

Kevin Keplesky

Kevin brings more than a decade of SaaS and research experience to the Uwill team, with proven success in sales and business development in high-growth, startup environments.  Kevin started his career at the Food Network, selling cloud-based restaurant management technology to restaurants in New York City.  While he spent the majority of his career at SiriusDecisions, a Research & Advisory firm specializing in B2B Sales & Marketing, he also worked for SaaS-based companies including Brainshark and CultureIQ.  Kevin is a graduate of the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

Vice President, Operations

Maryellen Pease

Maryellen Pease brings more than 20 years experience in student health to Uwill as the Vice President of Operations. She recently served in a leadership position at Christie Campus Health, as the Vice President of Finance & Compliance and spent ten years at Aetna Student Health as the CFO. Maryellen holds a BS with Honors from Boston College and a JD with Honors from Suffolk University Law School. Additionally, she serves as the Treasurer of the Board of the Mary Christie Foundation and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

senior software engineer

Mark Scheid

Mark Scheid brings valuable experience in software design to the Uwill team.  As Uwill’s Senior Software Engineer, Mark is responsible for architecting robust software and implementing exciting new features for the platform. Prior to Uwill, Mark worked for LiquidPixels as a lead architect on the operating system that powered a half dozen websites, and also designed the public API. Mark is a graduate of Drexel University who continues his studies exploring philosophy and the probabilities inherent in table-top gaming.

Vice President, Engineering

Matt Brand

Matt Brand brings over two decades of experience leading engineering teams at high-growth startups. Most recently, Matt worked as a Director of Engineering at Wayfair where he led an organization responsible for generating the site’s product imagery. Prior to that, he worked at Examity as a Senior Director of Engineering, where he led the development of its pioneering proctoring platform. Throughout his career, Matt has served in a variety of senior leadership roles at some of the most prominent startups and tech companies in the Boston area, including CozyKin, MoveWith, Dunwello, and Tabblo. Matt also spent time as the full-time director of an overnight summer camp where he was responsible for the health and wellbeing of over 500 kids and 100 staff members. Matt is a graduate of Syracuse University and has served as a member of his town’s School Committee.

Director, Account Management

Nina O’Brien

Nina O’Brien is a seasoned client success professional who recognizes and values the trust her clients place on her.  Her passion for service and commitment to professionalism have made her a distinguished and respected account manager in the ed-tech space. Prior to joining Uwill, Nina acted as Director of Account Management at Examity where she supported clients and drove revenue profitability and retention among the company’s largest university partners. Nina has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Simmons University in Boston. Outside of Uwill, she enjoys gardening. 

vice president, customer experience

Randy Grosberg

Randy Grosberg is an accomplished senior leader with an exceptional track record in business development, customer service and operations. Prior to Uwill, Randy served as Vice President, Sales at Examity, where he joined as the company’s third employee and first sales executive. In his 7 years leading sales, Examity was one of the fastest growing education technology companies in the US with client growth in excess of 150% on an annual basis and a client roster of more than 500 universities at the time of his departure.

Previously, Randy was a top performer who worked alongside Michael at College Coach, Kaplan and Tuition Advisory Services. He also co-founded CSN, an innovative student loan company.  Earlier in his career, he was a Vice President at Fleet Bank where he was responsible for the telephone sales and small business divisions.

Vice President, Administration

Robin Rich

Robin Rich is a mental health and education leader with 20 years of experience working with Gen Z. Most recently, she was the President of the Youth Innovation Lab at Peer Health Exchange, where she led the organization to build a digital mental health product and earned recognition by Fast Company for best app/game design in 2023. Prior to that, Robin led Peer Health Exchange in a leadership role for 7 years. Robin received her Master’s from the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor’s from Macalester College, and has been recognized twice by the University of Pennsylvania for social impact leadership and is an alum of The Leadership Consortium program. She was a ranking member of the Boards of Casa Myrna and Women Helping Women, and serves as an executive advisor to startups including Cloverleaf and #HalfTheStory.

Associate, Customer Support

Sabrina Tierney

Sabrina Tierney joins Uwill as a Customer Support Associate, assisting the needs of students and providers. Sabrina has worked in customer service and support roles at Lowell General Hospital and Christie Campus Health prior to her time at Uwill. Sabrina graduated from Keene State College with a BS in Public Health.

vice president, product

Sarah Pauling

Sarah Pauling, joins the Uwill team with two decades of experience driving creative, product marketing and thought leadership campaigns for high-growth companies and higher education institutions. Prior to joining Uwill, Sarah served as Vice President of Marketing for Examity, where she oversaw brand management, PR, product marketing, and corporate communications for the online proctoring leader. Throughout her career, Sarah has served in a variety of management roles across marketing, education, and edtech companies in the Boston area, including Hill, Holliday, Northeastern University, and PlatformQ Education. Sarah holds a BA in History and Art History from Emory University and a Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Management.

Representative, Business Development

Sean O’Connell

Sean O’Connell joins Uwill as a Business Development Representative with a focus on establishing and developing connections with college administration and counseling centers. He recently graduated from Assumption University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in sports management. Sean was a member of the Assumption men’s ice hockey team during his time at the university, which gave him a strong understanding of the balance and workload college students deal with daily. 

Clinical Affairs

Stephanie Dos Santos

Stephanie Dos Santos, LICSW, brings 20+ years of professional human service experience honed in a myriad of settings. She most recently spent eight years as a therapist in the Harvard University counseling center. In addition, she has operated and managed a private practice designed to support the mental health needs of women of color in academic programs in Massachusetts, Maine and Pennsylvania. Her prior experience includes work in public schools, community health organizations, federally funded childcare centers, county government and child welfare agencies as well as community and private colleges.

Stephanie earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Child Development at North Carolina Central University. She also holds master’s degrees in Child Development and Social work (with a certificate in Family Therapy) from Tufts University and Boston University, respectively. She holds clinical training certificates in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed CBT, DBT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Stephanie was named a 2022 Uwill Chelsea Rundell Top 50 Counselor award winner. In her spare time she enjoys making art and exploring creative and expressive pursuits.