Nora has served as Director of the Bentley Health Center since summer 2025. She joined the team in 2018 as a nurse practitioner and took on increasing leadership responsibilities throughout and after the COVID-19 pandemic, ultimately stepping into the Director role. She is dual board-certified in Women’s Health and Adult/Gerontology Primary Care. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Northeastern University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she served as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, working aboard ships across all U.S. coasts and in the Arctic. Nora is an India-trained yoga therapist certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and enjoys incorporating some of those practices into her patient care. Her clinical interests include LGBTQ+ healthcare, gender affirming care, reproductive health, and urgent care. Outside of work, Nora enjoys biking with her kiddos, weightlifting, yoga, and all Marvel movies.
Dianna joined the Health Center team in 2022 as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and stepped into the role of Associate Director in January 2026. She earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Regis College and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on advancing cultural competence in college health settings. With more than 20 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Dianna is deeply committed to promoting the health and well-being of college students. She is especially passionate about supporting students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and is a dedicated ally to the LGBTQ community. Outside of her professional role, Dianna enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, hiking, painting, and playing the cello.
Anne has enjoyed working as an NP at Bentley since she joined the office in the fall of 2005 and has found that working with college students is very rewarding. Before starting at Bentley, Anne worked as an NP in primary care for 5 years at South Boston Community Health Center and a small primary care office in Beverly, MA. She received her Master's degree in adult primary care from Simmons College in Boston, and her Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Before becoming an NP, Anne also worked as a nurse for 7 years. Anne enjoys providing medical care to students, being an ally to the LGBTQ community, and working alongside her Student Affairs colleagues—which includes teaching rape aggression defense (RAD) with University Police. Personally, she enjoys spending as much time with her family and friends and being as active as time allows.
Jacqueline (Jackie) joined the Health Center team in spring 2021 as a board-certified women’s health and adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. She received her MSN at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Prior to Bentley, her professional experience includes several years of working in Primary Care at Boston Medical Center, Gerontology at Cambridge Health Alliance, and Primary Care/Women's Health at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Framingham. Additionally, Jacqueline precepts and teaches advanced-practice nursing students during their clinical rotations. Jacqueline is excited to be a part of the dynamic Bentley Health Center staff, helping the diverse student populations at Bentley maintain and achieve wellness. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time running, cooking, and being with her family and friends.
Pete started at Bentley in January 2021 as a registered nurse working at the COVID-19 Screening Test Program. Once completing his education and training, Pete transitioned to the role of nurse practitioner in the Fall 2021 semester. He is a graduate of the MGH Institute of Health Professions where he earned his board certification in adult primary care with advanced training in women’s health. Within the field of medicine, he has a strong passion for preventative care and health promotion. After living in Massachusetts for around 5 years, Pete moved back to his hometown in southern New Hampshire where he now lives with his family. He and his wife, Brittany, spend most of their time with their amazing children, Peter and Pippa. When there is time to unwind, he loves to golf and enjoy the local New England sports team. Pete finds so much joy in being a member of the Health Center team and contributing to advancing the health of Bentley students.
Kianna is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in primary care and sexual health. She grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, and went on to earn her Bachelor's in Biology from Bridgewater State University and both her Master's and Doctorate degrees from UMass Chan Medical School. She began her career as a Registered Nurse, working for two years in primary care, community health, and on a COVID-19 response team. Kianna has worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Planned Parenthood and Boston Medical Center Primary Care clinic, with clinical interests in gender affirming care, PrEP, reproductive health, and mental health. She is dedicated to helping college students in a safe, non-judgmental, and open-minded atmosphere. Outside of work, Kianna leads an active lifestyle and shares it with her black lab mix dog.
Caitlin joined the Health Center team in 2026 and is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor’s in Biology and Art from Colby College, where she also played collegiate field hockey. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester abroad at the University of Otago in New Zealand. She earned both her BSN and MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Regis College. During the pandemic, she worked on first-in-human COVID-19 vaccine trials and Regeneron monoclonal antibody studies. Seeking a change of pace, she spent the past several years at Emerson Health's Cantu Concussion Center, caring for students with both sports-related and non-sports-related injuries. She is passionate about helping young adults become confident stewards of their own health by building practical self-care skills, learning to navigate the healthcare system, and supporting them in taking ownership of their medical care. In her free time, she enjoys cross-country skiing, biking, and cooking with her family and her pug, Moose.
Tara began her career at Bentley in 2001 and received her associate degree as a medical assistant. Prior to coming to Bentley, Tara worked as a medical assistant in a private gynecological practice for 12 years. She was promoted in 2012 to the position of senior medical administrative assistant and then to office coordinator. Tara holds the institutional knowledge for the Health Center. She ensures students are seen at the Health Center in a timely fashion and is also likely the person answering many student questions by phone or email. Tara was born and raised in Waltham, and her daughter completed her graduate degree at Bentley. She also helps out on major fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. When not at Bentley, Tara can be found in the gym or vacationing with her family in New York City, New Hampshire, Cape Cod or on a beach in Florida.
Sophia joined the Health Center team in August 2025. She has extensive experience as a medical administrative assistant, having spent 18 years at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center working with neurosurgery, orthopedics, and transplantation, and 5 years at Atrius Health in internal medicine. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her big Greek family, especially her two daughters. Sophia loves to travel, read, cook and bake. Her favorite travel destination is Aruba, and favorite local destination is Ogunquit!
Stephanie has worked closely with the Bentley team since 2020, initially serving as the liaison between the University and the MA COVID-19 contact tracing team. As our Student Health Specialist, she now oversees incoming student compliance with Bentley health requirements. In addition, Stephanie continues to take on other important projects that promote the health and wellbeing of our students and our campus. Stephanie worked as an EMT and lifeguard throughout her time at UMass Amherst, where she obtained a BS in Biology. She volunteered with the Peace Corps in South Africa for over 2 years, facilitating evidence-based programs on HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and infectious diseases. She is passionate about health equity and supporting our diverse student population. Outside of work, you can find Steph curled up with a book next to her two cats, Zelda and Aerosmith.