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Meredith Hurley

Director of Public Health and Clinical Services, RN, MPH

Meredith Hurley serves as the Director of Public Health and Clinical Services for the Town of Winthrop. After completing a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina and deciding to pursue nursing post-grad, the bulk of her career was spent at Boston Children’s Hospital on the inpatient neuroscience unit. Since transitioning to public health more than 10 years ago, she has served as public health nurse and also school nurse at Winthrop High School before assuming the role of Director. Integral to the public health work being done in Winthrop has been establishing cross-sector collaborations that previously did not traditionally exist. Out of this work, and the urgency created with the opioid epidemic, the CLEAR (Community & Law Enforcement Assisted Recovery) program was implemented to facilitate recovery options. This has also expanded to focus on mental health as a whole. As Director of Public Health & Clinical Services, Meredith is very interested in preventative versus reactive responses at the community-level. 

Lt. Sarko Gergerian

Police Outreach, CARC, MHC

Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian is a founding member of The Winthrop Recovery Model. He is privileged with being the outreach, peer support, and health & fitness officer at the Winthrop Police Department where he has been working for over 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy & Religion with a minor in Psychology from Northeastern University. He earned his Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling and Psychological Services from Salem State University. He practices psychotherapy with adults at night. His education, work, and life experiences have shaped the way he practices policing in his community.

 

Chip McHugh

Peer Recovery Coach, CARC

Chip is a person in long term recovery from drugs and alcohol who has spent 5 out of the last 6 years serving as a Peer Recovery Coach for the Town of Winthrop’s CLEAR Program.

Getting sober after 28 years in the throws of addiction has offered him a first-hand knowledge and understanding of many of the struggles others face while navigating a path out from their own addictions.

Chip is Certified as an Addictions Recovery Coach through the State of Massachusetts.

 

Jane Rupp

Clinical Coordinator, LMHC

Jane is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Expressive Therapy and her work experience includes individual and group therapy at both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, specializing in addiction and chronic mental health. She is currently employed by Boston Medical Center and is working along side the Winthrop Health Department and the WPD as a Clinical Coordinator on the CLEAR Team. Jane believes that connection and compassion are key components in helping others, and she is honored to connect the people of Winthrop with resources and benevolent guidance.

 

Dorothy Varone

Public Health Program Manager, MPH

Dorothy’s role in CLEAR comprises of acting as a Systems Administrator for CaseWorthy (CLEAR Case Management Portal), which involves maintaining and managing effective client data collection pathways, assessments, and addressing system concerns. In addition, Dorothy participates in weekly, roundtable collaboration with her CLEAR colleagues and provides administrative support services such as receiving intake inquiries from prospective CLEAR clients.

 

Phil Ronan

Winthrop Veteran’s Services Officer

Phil Ronan is Winthrop’s Veterans Services Officer. He provides services for Winthrop’s 680+ Veterans.  Some of his duties include assisting veterans with job searches, obtaining health care, applying for a service-connected disability, and finding access to needed supports. He was a helicoptor mechanic while in the military, and he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sargeant in 1980. Phil emphasizes outreach and human connection in his role, and he displays a fierce dedication to his position. 

 

Bob Repucci

Resource Coordinator

Bob Repucci is our Resource Coordinator responsible to oversee the Resource Coordination Department and coordinate and develop services that address homelessness, food insecurity, financial instability, employment assistance and any other type of resource that will help individuals and families leave crisis and be on their way to self-sufficiency. Bob has a degree from the Univeristy of New England and was formerly Executive Director of Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC), the area’s anti-poverty organization. 

 

Zoraida Murray

Resource Navigator

Zoraida Murray is one of our Resource Navigators. Her role is to provide services that address homelessness, temporary and permanent housing, food insecurity, financial instability and recovery, employment assistance and any other type of community resource facilitation and human connection. Zoraida’s presence on the team is vital. Born and raised in Columbia, Zoraida allows our team to provide bi-lingual service. She brings passion and unrelenting encouragement to both our team and to our community.

 

Lee Nugent-Rorie

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Case Manager

Lee comes to the CLEAR program with a dedicated history of advocating, supporting and empowering individuals affected by domestic violence. Lee brings extensive knowledge, experience and compassion to this team. She worked in the District Attorney’s Office for six years, championing those in need as a Victim Witness Advocate in the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault unit. Following that position, Lee dedicated 22 years of service with the Revere Police Department as a Victim Advocate in their Domestic Violence unit. Lee is very familiar with local resources, shelter and housing sources, and legal guidance related to domestic violence and sexual assault. She assists both individuals and their families.

 

Eric Monahan 

Peer Recovery Coach

Eric is a certified Peer Recovery Coach in the state of MA and has 30 years of lived experience navigating the various impediments regarding the human condition and the symptoms resulting thereof. Using a person centered approach, he works with individuals to reduce harm as they develop goals, build their own relationships, and gain skills and self management, by “doing with” rather than “doing for” the individuals served. Being trauma informed allows for a  strength based framework that emphasizes the physical psychological and emotional safety required to create opportunities for individuals to regain a sense of self control in all dimensions of wellness. Thus, achieving a meaningful and purposeful life within our community. 

 

Kevin McManus

Mental Health Therapist, LMHC

Kevin is a mental health therapist and has been working in the mental health field for 7 years. He holds a masters degrees in mental health counseling. Kevin started his career working in the school setting, working with middle school students, working individually with kids, and running group therapy. Then, Kevin worked in outpatient, working with kids, and families, working with adults, teens, and elementary aged kids. After that, Kevin worked with teens in a residential setting, working individually, and group therapy, along with doing assessments with students. Kevin is currently employed by Boston Medical center, working along side the Winthrop Health Department as a mental health worker for the CLEAR team. Kevin brings a calm, and understanding demeanor to the Winthrop team, and believes in the power of connection with others, understanding and empathy are key to helping others. Kevin is excited to help others in the town of Winthrop.

 

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