Our Leadership: Fusion of Vision & Practice
Caring for our patients is part of Whittier Health Network’s tradition of excellence since 1982. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in rehabilitative care, and they share one goal: giving every patient the best possible path to recovery.
Bob Iannaco
PT
Administrator, Bradford
Bob has been the Administrator of Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford since May 1998. Before becoming the Administrator, Bob was the Director of Rehabilitation at Whittier for five years.
Rebecca Roman
MSPT
Administrator, Westborough
Rebecca Roman is a graduate of Boston University’s graduate program. She has over 15 years of experience and has been with Whittier since 1999.
Paul Liguori
MD, MRM
Medical Director, Bradford
Dr. Liguori earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of NY at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a Master of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Liguori is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a Certified Wound Care Specialist.
John V. Turchetta
MD
Medical Director, Westborough
Dr. Turchetta’s specialty is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from Boston College and received his Masters of Physiology from Georgetown University, and a Doctor of Medicine from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Leah Carlin
OTR/L
Director of Rehabilitation Services, Westborough
Ms. Carlin has been a Board registered and certified Occupational Therapist since 2006 and has been with Whittier since 2012.
Leah is responsible for both Inpatient and Outpatient Services at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough. Her responsibilities include the management of daily operations of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Communication Disorders, and integrating the Inpatient and Outpatient Departments into the facility’s primary function. Leah obtained her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
Edward Olbris
MS, CRRN, PCCN
Director of Nursing Services, Westborough
Specialty: Nursing & Rehabilitation
Gabrielle Dupre
BSN, RN, WCCRN
Director of Nursing, Westborough TCU
Specialty: Nursing
Emilia Semenov
MD
Staff Physician, Westborough
Dr. Semenov’s specialty is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neurology. She received a Doctor of Medicine degree, I.M. Sechenov, First Moscow Medical School in Russia. Her internship was in Medicine-Preliminary Training Program at Carney Hospital, Boston University School of Medicine; and her residency was in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston Medical Center. She was Chief Resident of Neurology at the U. of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital.
Prabhasadanam Sadhujan
MD
Staff Physician, Westborough
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Dr. Prabhasadanam’s specialty is Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Joan C. Breen
MD
Director of Outpatient Neurology Rehabilitation Program, Bradford
Specialty: Neurology
Dr. Breen graduated Cum Laude in Biology, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, and Dartmouth Medical School. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at Miriam Hospital, Brown University, her Neurology Residency and a fellowship in Cerebrovascular Disease at Tufts-New England Medical Center.
Dr. Breen has recently been active as Medical Director of the Outpatient Neurology Rehabilitation Program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital as well as Medical Director for the Seacoast Visiting Nurse Home Health Agency in North Hampton, NH.
Dr. Breen has led Whittier’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program since 2007.
Lauren Arcidi Varney
MS OTR/L
Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Lauren Arcidi Varney is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist, graduating from UNH with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2011. Her career at Whittier started long before that as an admin assistant, then a rehab aid, and finally an OT. She worked as the Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist before being promoted to Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford, MA in 2024.
Laurie Faust Lemire
OTR/L
Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Specialty: Therapy
Ms. Lemire is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist. She worked as the Pediatric Clinical Specialist/Clinic Coordinator and Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist before being promoted to the Director of Rehabilitation Services and has been with Whittier Health Network since 1997.
Laurie is responsible for inpatient services at the hospital. Her responsibilities include the management of daily operations of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Communication Disorders, and integrating the inpatient department into the facility’s primary function. Laurie obtained her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
Robert C. Fisher
RN, MBA-HCM, MSN
Director of Nursing Services, Bradford
With over 15 years of progressive leadership in high-volume hospitals, trauma centers, and acute care settings, Fisher brings a patient-focused mindset and proven expertise in nursing operations, staff development, and quality improvement to the role. He oversees nursing operations at the Bradford facility, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-caliber care aligned with Whittier’s family-centered approach. His extensive background includes spearheading nursing teams in Level III trauma centers, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and driving initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff morale.
Fisher most recently served as Nurse Director at MGB – Hospital in Salem, MA, where he led a 24 bed cardiology/IV therapy unit. Under his leadership, the organization achieved top rankings in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores and fostering a cohesive, dynamic, and patient-focused culture.
Fisher holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Patient Care Services Administration from Sacred Heart University (GPA 4.0), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health System Management from Grand Canyon University (GPA 3.95), and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Merrimack College. He is a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts and certified in ACLS, BLS, CPR, and AED by the American Heart Association. His accolades include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Mary D. Brown Memorial Award, and the Pillars of Excellence Award for the Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Team.
Traci Aubin
OTR/L
Corporate Director of Business Development
Specialty: Strategic Analyst for Business Development with Clinical expertise; Community Marketing; Admissions; Patient and Family advocate with a focus on customer service.
Traci Watson Aubin is a 1994 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s Occupational Therapy Program. She started her career at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in April of 1995 as a staff Occupational Therapist and quickly became the supervisor of the student education program.
She moved to the Clinical Liaisons team in 1998 and worked collaboratively on securing admissions and marketing for Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford, MA.
Traci was promoted to the manager of the Clinical Liaisons in January of 2003, and Director of Marketing and the Clinical Liaisons Team in 2007. Over the course of the next decade, Traci led a very successful team of liaisons while representing Whittier Health Network at marketing and admissions events throughout New England.
In 2012, Traci was asked to represent Whittier Health Network as a strategy consultant on admissions for two other acute rehabilitation hospital units and later a strategic analyst and marketing consultant for a well-known hospital LTAC in Massachusetts.
In 2018, Traci expanded her role to Corporate Director of Business Development for all 16 of Whittier Health Network facilities and services. She was able to bring her passion for treating all patients like family to all levels of post-acute care: LTAC, IRF, TCU, SNF, Outpatient, and Home Care.
Andrew Arcidi
MBA
Administrator, Bradford & Westborough TCU
Andrew graduated with his MBA in 2019 and began his healthcare leadership career as an Assistant Administrator at Daniels House. That same year, he completed his Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program at Port Healthcare Center.
Following his AIT, Andrew served as Administrator of the Whittier Westborough and Bradford Transitional Care Units. In 2023, he became Administrator of Oak Knoll Healthcare Center before returning to Port Healthcare Center later that year as Administrator.
In 2025, Andrew returned to the Westborough and Bradford Transitional Care Units as Administrator while also taking on the role of Assistant Administrator for both Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough and Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford.
