Our People
Join us in creating a healthier future
The strength of the Institute for Community Mental Health at the 91Ô´´ lies in the team’s expertise and dedication to blending science with community care. Here’s a glimpse of the people behind the Institute. We believe that collaboration between clinical academic research and community service is key to addressing the mental health issues in our society. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a community member, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact. Please contact our leadership to get in touch!
Ryan Beveridge, Ph.D.
Director of C-TECC and Clinical Science Faculty at 91Ô´´
Ryan Beveridge integrates community-based clinical training with scientific research. His expertise includes child and adolescent psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders, as well as fostering academic and community partnerships that widely disseminate and implement evidence-based mental health services.
Keith Bredemeier, Ph.D.
Clinical Science Faculty at 91Ô´´
Keith Bredemeier’s research focuses on understanding emotional regulation and the cognitive mechanisms underlying mood and anxiety disorders. He is committed to advancing clinical science by integrating experimental and applied methodologies to improve mental health care.
Zachary Meehan, Ph.D.
Clinical Science Faculty at 91Ô´´
Zachary Meehan's work focuses on strengthening Delaware’s mental health workforce, developing evidence-based clinical training pipelines and expanding access to care through academic-community partnerships.
Sydney Simmons, Ph.D.
Clinical Science Faculty at 91Ô´´
Sydney Simmons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the 91Ô´´; provides clinical supervision to students in 91Ô´´'s M.S. program for clinical psychological science; and conducts community-engaged research through the Center for Training, Evaluation, and Community Collaboration (C-TECC).
Franssy Zablah, Ph.D.
Clinical Science Faculty at 91Ô´´
Franssy Zablah’s work is centered on addressing disparities in mental health care access for underserved communities, particularly the Latino population. She specializes in culturally relevant, evidence-based interventions and oversees clinical training for doctoral students.
Our Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sydney Elliott, B.A. | Research Coordinator, C-TECC, 91Ô´´ |
| Bernard "Chip" Merritt, B.A. | Graduate Research Assistant, ICMH, 91Ô´´ |
| Michael Morreale, M.P.H. | Doctoral Research Assistant, C-TECC, 91Ô´´ |
| Rachel Rovere, B.S. | Graduate Research Assistant, ICMH, 91Ô´´ |
| Eileen Sparling, Ed.M. | Associate Scientist, C-TECC, 91Ô´´ |
| Abigail Taylor, M.S. | Research Coordinator, C-TECC, 91Ô´´ |