Staff
Zara Nizami-Azadzoi
Zara Nizami-Azadzoi administers all aspects of educator licensure within the University for students and graduates of Wheelock, CFA, CAS, and SAR. She advises students and graduates on practicum and licensure requirements and assists with student intake meetings for practicum placement. Mrs. Nizami-Azadzoi also updates and maintains licensure, fieldwork, and assessment records-keeping systems, including SONIA, ELAR, […]
Ola Ozernov-Palchik
Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik is a senior research scientist at BU’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and a research scientist at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. Her research focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms of reading and language comprehension, with an emphasis on typical and atypical development. Dr. Ozernov-Palchik employs advanced cross-disciplinary […]
Maria Paredes
Maria E. Paredes is currently the senior middle school advisor with the GEAR UP program at BU Wheelock. Her school site is Mario Umana Academy in East Boston. She primarily works with 7th and 8th graders on college and career awareness, financial literacy and transition into High School. Programming includes: workshops, one-on-one or small group […]
Katie Ramos
Katie Ramos is a major gifts officer working closely with the Development & Alumni Relations team at Boston University. She works specifically with alumni of BU Wheelock to create personalized meaningful engagement opportunities. Ms. Ramos’ background in fundraising began in the nonprofit world with organizations like Miracles for Kids and the American Heart Association. She […]
Linda Rhodes
As payroll & human resources administrator, Linda Rhodes manages all aspects of the employment and payroll process for Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also the primary liaison with human resources, payroll, student payroll, and provost faculty actions.
Steve Roeder
Steve Roeder is the executive assistant to the dean at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, acting as the liaison between the dean’s office and the faculty, staff, partners, and community at large. He is responsible for scheduling the dean’s activities, coordinating projects, preparing correspondence, and prioritizing activities that require the dean’s […]
Sofia Romero
As director of marketing & communications at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Sofia Romero directs the creation and execution of strategic, comprehensive, and multi-platform communications to support the College’s recruitment and programmatic goals. She works closely with the Dean’s Office to promote priority areas of focus, collaborate with key stakeholders, and […]
Carla Romney
Dr. Carla Romney is the Director of Research for CityLab, a pre-college biomedical sciences program that develops and implements laboratory-based curriculum supplements that are intended to inspire young people to pursue STEM and health professions careers. As a Principal Investigator on CityLab’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) Science Education Partnership Award grants, she is responsible […]
Amber B. Sansbury
Amber B. Sansbury is a PhD candidate in education at George Mason University, focusing on Early Care & Education. Ms. Sansbury is a proud native of Columbus, Georgia. After completing her undergraduate education in 2009, she thrived in a labor organizing and policy career throughout the Southeast and DMV area. She is currently a CEED […]
Melisa Santizo
As Upward Bound’s academic resource counselor, Melisa Santizo directly supports the academic progress of the programs’ 80+ participants via weekly study halls, connections to academic resources, and additional cultural activities. As a first-generation college student herself, her professional framework centers and celebrates students’ community, history, and existing skills/resources. Before joining Boston University, Ms. Santizo served […]