Executive Director

Ajit is a mission-driven and visionary leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management, organizational development, and strategic planning. He has held leadership roles in both global biopharmaceutical companies and nonprofit organizations, with a strong focus on advancing programs that serve vulnerable and underserved populations. Ajit has served on boards including Bikes Not Bombs and the Metrowest Free Medical Program, and he has founded and supported multiple community-based initiatives. Professionally, he has led rare disease strategies at organizations such as UCB, Alexion, and AstraZeneca. Ajit holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing, and he is passionate about fostering sustainable growth, equity, and community impact.

Clinician - School Based

Through therapy and caring, this journey can become a reality. I hope I can share some of my energy and experience to help you with your path. In my 27 years of working in Social Services, I know it’s not an easy road but always one worth traveling. My background practice is in trauma-informed therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness therapy, behavior regulation, substance abuse therapy, and co-occurring disorders. Armindo has a Master’s in Counseling from Springfield College and is a pre-licensed clinician. As part of the NCCS team, Armindo works directly with students in the Somerville Public School system.

MA Level Clinician 

Anna is working towards her LMHC. and has worked in the field for 3.5 years helping clients with anxiety, depression and behavioral issues.   I utilize many modalities such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and ARC frameworks, as well as a trauma-informed  focus. I have also worked in higher education for 25 years assisting high school students in the college process.  I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families, supporting them through trauma and building self esteem.

Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health Clinician

My name is Chantelle Romero, LICSW. I am a dedicated clinical social worker with over seven years of experience providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. With more than two years of clinical supervision experience, I bring a strong commitment to supporting emerging clinicians and fostering professional growth within the team. I have provided school-based and outpatient support using interventions such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches. I am passionate about promoting emotional wellness and equitable access to care. I am excited to continue expanding my clinical expertise and providing meaningful support to the NCCS community.

Mental Health Clinician

Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in the Greater Boston area. My approach is to be authentic, non-traditional and meet clients where they are in their journey. I am specially skilled in a harm reduction framework and provide therapy without judgement. I also use an equity-focused lens and bring social justice into my whole-person approach. My flow is to allow the client to drive the sessions and encourage them to come with whatever version of themselves that they see fit. My experience has been working as a therapist in a community health center, working on an addiction team, primary care teams and providing group therapy. My group work experience has been running creative coping (art-based skills) groups, women’s groups and addiction/recovery groups. Most of my clinical work has consisted of working with those with a history of chronic homelessness, individuals with prolonged institutional care histories, poly-substance use and severe mental health complexities.

My education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UMass Boston and MSW from Boston University.

Special certifications: Certified Domestic Violence Counselor since 2019

Social Media Coordinator

Meredith has her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wheaton College, MA and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Vermont. She has been with NCCS since January of 2022, primarily running our social media pages, website, and newsletter. She has also helped organize a fundraiser, apply for grants, and does various other tasks to help out the organization.

Social Media Volunteer

As the founder and owner of Body by Mirabella Day Spa, as well as Designs by Mirabella, Maria has extensive design, website development, advertising, and marketing experience, in addition to a strong management and customer service background. Maria also works behind the scenes for Mirabella Magazine, a beauty industry publication.

Administrative Volunteer

Shirley has extensive experience working in customer service in a variety of industries. She is known for her excellent organizational skills and professional approach to administrative tasks. She has volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations, including AIDS Action.