Whittier Health Network
Our Team
Caring for our patients is part of Whittier Health Network’s tradition of excellence since 1982. Read about our team at our rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and see first hand why Whittier Health Network is the first choice in Health Care.
Greg Messina, NHA, MBA, Regional Administrator
Whittier Health NetworkGreg Messina, NHA, MBA Regional Administrator Greg Messina received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2010, and has been in the management field since then. Greg completed his...
Michael Arcidi II, MBA, Administrator
Whittier Home Health Care Agency Michael Arcidi II, MBA Administrator, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Michael has been in the Whittier Health Network for over 9 years and has served in the home health administrator role since 2018. He is a 2015 graduate of Saint...
Melissa Conley, BSN, RN, Home Health Clinical Supervisor
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyMelissa Conley, BSN, RN Home Health Clinical Supervisor, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Melissa graduated from Lawrence Memorial Regis College in 2009 with her associate’s degree in nursing. In 2018, she earned her bachelor’s degree...
Rebecca Slocum, RN, Home Health Registered Nurse
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyRebecca Slocum, RN Home Health Registered Nurse, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Rebecca Slocum, RN is a 1990 NECC graduate. She was a Case Manager for Home Health VNA from 1993 to 2020, worked at the Holy Family Hospital Wound Clinic...
Tracy Cerretani, RN, Home Health RN Case Manager
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyTracy Cerretani, RN Home Health RN Case Manager, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Tracy is a graduate of North Shore Community College, Class of 2000, where she earned her RN license. Her professional career started at Beverly Hospital,...
Mary Sullivan, Home Health Administrative Assistant
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyMary Sullivan Home Health Administrative Assistant, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Mary graduated from Bunker Hill Community College with an Associate’s Degree in science, and from Clark University with a certificate in IT in 2000....
Ryan Barry, NHA, Administrator
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Ryan Barry, NHA Administrator, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Ryan graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, and then graduated from Merrimack College in 2019 with a Master’s degree in Public...
Brook Griffin, NHA, Administrator
Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook Griffin, NHA Administrator, Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook joined Whittier in 2013 and has been an Administrator with the company since 2016, devoting her leadership abilities and passion for quality care to several of Whittier’s...
Beth Roberts, LSW Licensed Social Worker, Director of Social Services
Masconomet Healthcare CenterBeth Roberts, LSW Director of Social Services, Masconomet Healthcare Center Beth has been a social worker at Masconomet since 2010, and has been the Director of the Social Services department for the last five years. She earned a Bachelor’s...
Julianne MacDonald, OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation Services
Masconomet Healthcare CenterJulianne MacDonald, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation Services, Masconomet Healthcare Center Ms. MacDonald has been a Board registered and certified Occupational Therapist since 2017 and has been in management since 2019. Julianne is...
Richard McDonough, RN, Case Manager
Masconomet Healthcare CenterRichard McDonough, RN Case Manager, Masconomet Healthcare Center Rich McDonough received his Associate's Degree in Nursing from Middlesex Community College in 1994. Since graduation Rich has worked in a variety of health care settings....
Brenda Miller, Senior Admissions Coordinator
Masconomet Healthcare CenterBrenda Miller Senior Admissions Coordinator, Masconomet Healthcare Center Brenda Miller received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Regis College in 1983. After an extensive career in Retail Marketing and Management, Brenda joined Masconomet...
Corie Howarth, OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation Services
Sippican Healthcare CenterCorie Howarth, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation Services, Sippican Healthcare Center Corie began working for Health Pro Heritage at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA in May 2020. She has been a board registered and certified...
Jessica Arruda, BSW, LSW, Licensed Social Worker
Sippican Healthcare CenterJessica Arruda, BSW, LSW Licensed Social Worker, Sippican Healthcare Center Jessica received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Providence College in 2002. Her first job out of college was in activities at a nursing home in Rockland MA and...
Karen Richard, Admissions Coordinator
Sippican Healthcare CenterKaren Richard Admissions Coordinator, Sippican Healthcare Center Karen Richard attended Kinyon-Campbell Business School and Bristol Community College. Karen has worked at Sippican Healthcare Center in the Admissions office for 25 years....
Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA, Administrator
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA Administrator, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2010, and has been in the management field since...
Kelly Lygren, LSW, Director of Social Services
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren, LSW Director of Social Services, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Fisher College in 2014, and has worked in the geriatric field in various roles since then. Kelly has...
Alfred L. Arcidi III, NHA, Administrator
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Alfred L. Arcidi III, NHA Administrator, Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Alfred attended Merrimack College, graduating with a Degree in Communications in 2006. He has been working for Whittier since 2002 when he started as a production...
Lindsey Rice, RRT, Respiratory Director
Hannah Duston Healthcare CenterLindsey Rice, RRT Respiratory Director, Hannah Duston Healthcare Center My name is Lindsey Rice and I have been in the healthcare field since 2006. I am currently a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I graduated from Northern Essex...
Suzanne Gitschier, Director of Admissions
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Suzanne Gitschier Director of Admissions, Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Suzanne Gitschier was born and raised in Haverhill and attended NECC to earn her Associates Degree in Business. Suzanne is also the newest admissions member of...
Maryanne Burke, RN, Case Manager
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Maryanne Burke, RN Case Manager, Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Maryanne Burke’s desire to help people started 40 years ago as an EMT. She knew then that she could do more for her community, so she went to nursing school and got her...
Kenia Cassemiro, Director of Activities
Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterKenia Cassemiro Director of Activities, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Whittier has provided me an opportunity to grow my career. I moved from Brazil in 2001 and started working at Oak Knoll in 2007 as a CNA, and in 2009, I became the...
Brittany Ault, Director of Admissions & Marketing
Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterBrittany Ault Director of Admissions & Marketing, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Brittany graduated from Framingham State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing. She joined Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in...
Andrew Arcidi, MBA, Administrator
Port Healthcare CenterAndrew Arcidi, MBA Administrator, Port Healthcare Center Andrew attended Merrimack College, graduating with his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2019. He began working for Whittier full time three days later. In the last few years,...