
Paul Cherchia
Assistant Director, CMHEP
Paul Cherchia, M.A., LMHC, Co-Directs the College Mental Health Educational Program (CMHEP) at the Center. He supervises the staff, handles student enrollment, and is an instructor as well as a college coach within the NITEO program, a wellness and academic skills-building program assisting college students to successfully re-enter college and complete higher education. Paul has presented on the Center’s innovative programs both nationally and internationally and is always looking to collaborate and partner with organizations to support as many individuals as possible. Additionally, he developed and oversees the PASS: Peer Academic Supports for Success program at BU and supervises the Peer Academic Coaches that work one on one with other BU students who are living with a mental health challenge. Prior to coming to the Center, Paul worked at BU in both the Enrollment Offices and Residence Life Offices.