Mentorship and Leadership
The Mandell Center serves as a hub for education and research, providing a comprehensive environment for academic learning, community engagement, and scientific discovery. It typically offers specialized programs that integrate theory and practice, equipping students and professionals with advanced knowledge and skills. As a research center, it fosters innovation by supporting cutting-edge projects and collaboration across various disciplines. The center is often involved in both foundational and applied clinical research, contributing to advancements in the field. The Mandell Center’s role as an educational and research facility strengthens the connection between academia and real-world applications, benefiting trainees from local schools.
A List of the Mandell MS center active and alumni mentees:
Frank Netter School of Medicine Quinnipiac University Medical Student Mentees
2015: Evan Jameyfield, MD
2016: Lyndsay Hauser, MD
2018: Edgar Wong, MD; Ariella Rubel, MD; Hollis O’Nell Meyer, MD; Janhawi, Kelkar, MD
2019: Olivia Wei, MD
2020: Stephen Kracke, MD.
2021: Lori Laddaran, MD; John Garcia-Munoz, MD; Derek Paradis, MD; Evan Thomson, MD; Rachel Huselid, MD
2022: Evelio Gonzalez, MD; John Ficke (fellowship awardee), MD; Jacob Johnson, MD; Rafael Moreno, MD.
2023: Isaiah Holloway; John Gribbon; Phil Smit; Matthew Bossert; Devin Naidoo
2024: Manav Jain (fellowship awardee), Anna Makridis, Shashwat Khemka, Mitsu Philogene
2025: Terri Muldoon
Quinnipiac University Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student Mentees
2019: Deirdre McPartland, DPT; Erik Plaia, DPT; Naomi Trimble, DPT
2021: Nicole Pia, DPT; Annalisa Termini, DPT; Gianna Bracco, DPT
2022: Rhianna Moriarty, DPT; Sarah Passaretti, DPT; Alyssa Demeule, DPT; Corrine Palumbo, DPT
2023: Hannah Stamm, DPT; Natalie Armstrong, DPT; Emma Nelson, DPT; Maria Miller, DPT; Brendan Nork, DPT; Brian Nork, DPT; Courtney Nash, DPT; Evan Bell, DPT
2024: Ashley Constantine, Eric Glazer, Julianna Tuorto, Katie Ranuro
Mercy College Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student Mentees
2019: Tara Andrade, DPT; Abigail Ulrich, DPT
2021: Caterina Abate, DPT
2022: Jacklyn Skirkanich, DPT; Bianca-Elizabeth Dalrymple. DPT
2023: Vivian Chen, DPT
2024: Callie Evanchick, DPT; Nicolas Lopez, DPT
2025: Bill Wang, Andi Bala, Julia Hannah
Trinity College Mentees
2021: Sydney Hall, Berit Schuveillier, Aprille Gangi, Ameila Kroschwitz, Carly Gillen, Caitlyn Nuygen, Michelle Mordasiewicz, Ryan Werner
2022: Rebecca Irakiza
2024: Will Bannon
UConn Mentees
2024: Pearl Sutter, MD PHD candidate 2024; Vandana Gupta, PhD; Alex Manisoiu
VA and DoD psychology trainees in MS Research
2023: Kaitlin Reigler, PhD; Daija Jackson, PhD
University of Hartford Mentees
2024: Amara Agosto