Our People
Join us in creating a healthier future
The strength of the Institute for Community Mental Health at the University of Delaware 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 UD
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 UD
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 UD
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 UD
Sydney Simmons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Delaware; provides clinical supervision to students in UD'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 UD
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, University of Delaware |
| Bernard "Chip" Merritt, B.A. | Graduate Research Assistant, ICMH, University of Delaware |
| Michael Morreale, M.P.H. | Doctoral Research Assistant, C-TECC, University of Delaware |
| Rachel Rovere, B.S. | Graduate Research Assistant, ICMH, University of Delaware |
| Eileen Sparling, Ed.M. | Associate Scientist, C-TECC, University of Delaware |
| Abigail Taylor, M.S. | Research Coordinator, C-TECC, University of Delaware |
