Staff
Jennifer Lillis
Dr. Jennifer Lillis is a research scientist at the Wheelock Education Policy Center at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she investigates the roles and working conditions of special educators, aiming to improve support systems and instructional quality. Her research also focuses on enhancing college and career readiness, and […]
Ryan Lovell
Ryan Lovell is the assistant dean for academic affairs at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He provides oversight of academic affairs and manages the college’s partnership agreements. Mr. Lovell also directs the Professional Preparation Office, which works closely with faculty to provide centralized services across all academic programs for educator licensure […]
Maryellen Madaio
Maryellen Madaio is associate director of events & alumni engagement at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she executes and contributes to the strategic development of events and programs designed to engage alumni, donors, students, prospective students, and external constituents. Through her work, Ms. Madaio seeks to raise the visibility […]
Olivia Martin
As a research analyst at WEPC, Olivia Martin conducts rigorous data analysis to answer quantitative research questions that inform the policy decisions of WEPC’s partner organizations. Before joining WEPC, Ms. Martin worked as a litigation consulting analyst. She also previously worked as a research assistant at the Center for Economics of Human Development, where she […]
Julianne S. Masser
Dr. Julianne Masser is a research scientist and technical assistance provider at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her expertise is in educational assessment, intervention, and multitiered systems of support. She collaborates with local and state education agencies to provide training and on-site coaching to assist with implementation of evidence-based instructional practices. […]
Cara Mattaliano
Cara Mattaliano is the assistant director of strategic partnerships & community engagement at BU Wheelock. In this role, she promotes and facilitates partnerships with the community, local government, international educational institutions, and the private sector. Before joining BU Wheelock, Ms. Mattaliano led the Specialized Services department at Catalyst Maria, a K–12 charter school in Chicago, […]
Lindsey McLean
Lindsey McLean is a research scientist at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She supports the work on a National Science Foundation-funded study in teacher preparation, in partnership with colleagues at University of Virginia and University of Delaware. The project focuses on preparing general education preservice teachers to work with students with […]
Emily Miller
Emily Miller is a research assistant with the Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests include the impact of trauma on mental health and the roles that social drivers of health and relational health play in promoting well-being. She has experience […]
Sara Moran
Sara Moran is a research fellow at the Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her work with CEED focuses on identifying barriers and improving outcomes for marginalized children and families through early childhood initiatives. Before joining CEED, Ms. Moran served as the associate […]
LaRen Morton
LaRen Morton, PhD, is a research scientist at BU Wheelock’s Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED) where she contributes to research projects that support the healthy development and well-being of Black children and their families. A skilled social science researcher, Dr. Morton is passionate about connecting research, policy, and practice to improve educational […]