Meet the Staff

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Karen Chang Pryor, M.A.
Director of Student Services
Silicon Valley Student Services

Karen Chang Pryor (she/her) works to create a robust campus experience and support network for students at the Silicon Valley campus. She can be an advocate in navigating university resources and policies, as well as a guide for getting involved and connected on campus. Karen is a Bay Area local who attended the University of Puget Sound for her undergraduate degree, majoring in Literature and Economics. It was through several on-campus leadership experiences that she discovered her passion for student affairs. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration.

See Karen about: student involvement opportunities, NUFundMe and the Professional Development Award, connecting to Boston-based resources (WeCare, Title IX, O.P.E.N., Registrar, Enrollment Management, Library Services)Orientation & Graduation 

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Elly Lim, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Silicon Valley Student Services

Elly Lim (she/her) supports the Director of Student Services to create an engaging and inclusive student life and community at the Silicon Valley campus. She works closely with the Student Ambassadors, Student Interest Groups, the Wellness Program Specialist, and many other campus partners to enrich students’ campus experiences and cultivate a holistic educational journey at NU. Elly is from Los Angeles and has a B.A. in Human Development from UC San Diego and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs from UCLA.

See Elly about: Student Ambassadors, Student Interest Groups, general questions and concerns about student experience

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Brigid Hart-Molloy, J.D. (she/her)
Deputy Title IX & Equal Opportunity Coordinator
Office for University Equity & Compliance

Brigid Hart-Molloy (she/her) is the Deputy Title IX & Equal Opportunity Coordinator for Northeastern’s global university system. She serves as the point of contact for students, faculty, and staff for San Jose and San Francisco campuses for questions or concerns about, and reports of, discrimination or harassment at Northeastern. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brigid works to support Northeastern’s campuses by responding to concerns of, and educating community members about, discrimination and harassment. To learn more about Brigid’s work and her office, visit the Office for University Equity and Compliance website.

See Brigid about: Experiences of or concerns about discrimination or harassment, rights and resources related to discrimination and harassment, the Policy Prohibiting Sexual & Gender-Based Harassment, the Title IX Policy, the Policy on Equal Opportunity, and the Policy on Non-Fraternization.

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Samantha Aldana, M.S., BC-DMT (she/her)
Wellness Program Specialist
Network Student Affairs

Samantha Aldana (she/her) provides 1:1 wellness support for students, helps connect them to Northeastern’s various wellness resources, and organizes programming and events to support them in prioritizing their overall well-being throughout their NU experience and beyond. Samantha received her B.A. in Dance from Saint Mary’s College of California and her M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy from Sarah Lawrence College, where she cultivated her skills and passion for helping others incorporate holistic and sustainable approaches into their wellness practices.

See Sam about: 1:1 wellness support and connecting to wellness resources locally and across the University’s Network.  

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