Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force
The Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force, established in April 2024, is committed to addressing the growing mental health needs of our campus. Modeled after The JED Foundation’s Comprehensive Approach, the task force brings together faculty, staff, and students to create a connected, resource-rich, and health-supportive campus environment. Subcommittees have led efforts in revising protocols, developing digital tools, and fostering community belonging and engagement.
Dr. Marie Cascarano from The Office of Health Promotion and Dr. Jude Uy from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) co-chair The Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force, which is comprised of key members from various departments across campus and are listed below.
Task Force Members
| Name | Title | |
| Meghan Buckley
she/her |
Program Coordinator, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life | buckleym@montclair.edu |
| Casey Coleman
he/him |
Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Center for Student Involvement, Student Development and Campus Life | colemanc@montclair.edu |
| Heather Jenkins
she/her |
Administrative Services Coordinator, University Facilities | jenkinsmcclh@montclair.edu |
| Tara Mellor
she/her |
Director of Data and Assessment, Student Development and Campus Life, SDCL Operations | mellort@montclair.edu |
| Tara Temple
she/her |
Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation- Sports Medicine, Intercollegiate Athletics | templet@montclair.edu |
| John Harrichand
he/him |
Associate Professor, Department of Counseling | harrichandj@montclair.edu |
| Hannah Lindeblad
she/her |
Director of Student Communications, SDCL Operations, Student Development and Campus Life | lindebladh@montclair.edu |
| Tabitha Riley
she/her |
EOF Counselor/Academic Advisor, EOF and Academic Success, Academic Affairs | rileyta@montclair.edu |
| Jonnine DeLoatch
she/her |
Assistant Dean, Student Belonging, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life | deloatchj@montclair.edu |
| Sarah Jennings
she/her |
Director of University Health Services, Student Health Center | jenningss@montclair.edu |
| Lori Petrozzello
she/her |
Front Desk Supervisor, Access Services and Resource Sharing, Sprague Library | petrozzellol@montclair.edu |
| Megan McHugh
she/her |
Associate Director of Special Events, SDCL Operations, Student Development and Campus Life | mchughm@montclair.edu |
| Stephanie Spitz
she/her |
Department Administrator, Art and Design, Art and Design, Dean’s Office, College of the Arts | spitzs@montclair.edu |
If you have concerns or wish to contact the task force for any reason, please complete this online form.