Our Staff

Christopher Bailey, Ph.D.
Director/Psychologist

Pronouns he/him/his. Dr. Bailey joined the Center as Assistant Director in 2011, appointed Associate Director in 2015, named Interim Director in 2016, and promoted to Director in 2018. Dr. Bailey is an adjunct faculty member at William James College. He has a B.A. in psychology from Providence College and a M.A. in clinical psychology from Connecticut College. Chris earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Prior to Roger Williams, his previous counseling center experience included Rhode Island College, Rockhurst University, Stonehill College, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Bailey also worked in career services, community mental health centers, juvenile probation, an inpatient hospital, and residential care with individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. His professional interests include administration, career psychology, college student development, emotion regulation, mental health destigmatization, outreach presentations (topics such as happiness, stress reduction, and sleep), personality theories, positive psychology, supervision, and training. In his free time, Chris enjoys art, baseball, music, time with family and friends, as well as travel.

Lindsay Duva, M.A.
Psychology Intern

Pronouns she/her/hers. Lindsay joined the Center in 2021. She has a B.A. in political science and B.A. in psychology from Boston University. Lindsay earned a M.A. in psychology from William James College where she is currently a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Her professional interests include anxiety, identity development, mental health destigmatization, mindfulness and meditation, social justice, substance use, and trauma. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys baking and cooking new recipes, listening to music, travel, and watching hockey.

Marissa Ellis, M.A.
Psychology Intern                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Pronouns she/her/hers. Marissa joined the Center in 2021. She has an Associates degree in cardiopulmonary laboratory technology from Community College of the Air Force and a B.A. in psychology from Murray State University. Marissa earned her M.A. in psychology from William James College where she is a currently a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Her professional interests include cognitive behavioral therapy, college mental health, the LGBTQ+ population, military veterans, mindfulness, and trauma. In her free time, Marissa enjoys being outdoors, exercise, sports, time with family, friends, and her cat, as well as travel.

Alex Furtado, M.A.
Psychology Intern

Pronouns he/him/his. Alex joined the Center in 2021. He has a B.S. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Alex earned a M.A. in psychology from William James College where he is currently a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. His professional interests include anxiety, depression, liberation psychology, multicultural psychology, social justice, social media, technology, and trauma. In his free time, Alex enjoys dismantling the patriarchy, music, time with family and friends, video games, writing, and yoga.

Kineret Kandelker, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Kandelker joined the Center in 2013. After completing her internship and fellowship training in our Counseling Center, she became a staff member in 2017. Kineret has a B.A. in psychology from University of Connecticut. Dr. Kandelker earned a M.A. and doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. She is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Dr. Kandelker had internships at Community Care Services and Corrigan Mental Health Center and completed a research assistantship in Psychological Services at University of Connecticut. Dr. Kandelker's professional interests include attachment, diversity and inclusion, international students, interpersonal functioning, mood disorders, and trauma. In her free time, Kineret enjoys cooking, hiking, reading, and time with family and friends.

Deborah Knapman, LICSW, RYT
Assistant Director-Outreach Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pronouns she/her/hers. Debbie joined the Center in 2015 and was promoted to Assistant Director-Outreach Coordinator in 2022. She has a B.A. in English and philosophy from Boston College and earned a M.S.W. from Hunter College. Debbie is a licensed social worker in Rhode Island. She is also certified to teach yoga and mindfulness. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included Johnson & Wales University, Providence College, and University of Rhode Island. She has also worked in a variety of other settings including domestic and sexual violence agencies, public high schools, and residential treatment facilities. Her professional interests include healthy relationships, self-care, social justice, and spirituality. In her free time, Debbie enjoys beaches, nature, practicing mindfulness and yoga, and time with family and friends.                                                                    

Maureen Minarik, Ph.D.
Associate Director/Psychologist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Minarik joined the Center in 2015, appointed Assistant Director in 2016, and promoted to Associate Director in 2022. She has a B.A. in psychology from University of Maryland, College Park. Maureen earned a M.A. in psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology from American University. She is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included American University, Johnson & Wales University, and University of Rhode Island. She completed an internship with the United States Navy and has served on active duty. Maureen also worked in an employee assistance program, military settings, psychiatric hospitals, and a VA medical center. Dr. Minarik's professional interests include assisting service members and families, grief and loss, living well with illness, positive psychology, size diversity and acceptance, and suicide prevention. In her free time, Maureen enjoys creativity, fitness and running, reading, time with family and friends, as well as travel.

Jennifer Nadeau, M.D.
Consulting Psychiatrist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Nadeau joined the Center in 2018. She has a B.A. in psychology from Sarah Lawrence College. Jen earned her medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is a licensed allopathic physician in Rhode Island. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included Providence College. Jen completed her psychiatry internship and residency at University of California San Diego Department of Psychiatry, where she served as chief resident for one year. Dr. Nadeau worked for the United States Navy in addiction psychiatry. She also works at Butler Hospital and has a private practice in medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Nadeau's professional interests include addiction psychiatry, adjustment to and from college, and early adulthood development. In her free time, Jen enjoys horseback riding, running, time with family, as well as travel.

Noah Peterson, Psy.D.
Post-Doctorate Fellow

Pronouns he/him/his. Dr. Peterson joined the Center in 2020. He has a B.S. in psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Noah earned his M.A. and doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. Dr. Peterson’s professional interests include neurodevelopmental disorders and trauma. In his free time, he enjoys fashion, playing soccer, and studying languages.

Nick Sitro, Psy.D.
Post-Doctorate Fellow

Pronouns he/him/his. Dr. Sitro joined the Center in 2022. He has a B.A. in psychology from Western New England University and earned his doctorate in counseling psychology from Springfield College. Prior to Roger Williams, his previous counseling center experience included Clemson University, University of Connecticut, and University of Hartford. Dr. Sitro’s professional interests include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and substance use. In his free time, Nick enjoys bowling, spending time with friends and family, and watching football on Sundays.

Carolyn Stokes Walker, M.A.
Psychology Intern                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pronouns she/her/hers and they/them/theirs. Carolyn joined the Center in 2021. She has a B.A. in anthropology and art history from Providence College. Carolyn completed a M.A. in Holistic Counseling from Salve Regina University. She earned her M.A. in psychology from William James College where she is a currently a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Carolyn's professional interests include expressive arts, gender and sexuality, mental health and nutrition, positive psychology, substance use, and trauma-informed therapy. In her free time, she enjoys endurance cycling, glass-blowing, music, photography, time with her 2 dogs, as well as travel.

Kerry Vye, B.A.
Secretary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Pronouns she/her/hers. Kerry joined the Center in 2022. She has a B.A. in sociology from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Kerry worked for many years in a public school setting. In her free time, she enjoys photography, reading, taking long walks, and time with friends and family.