Sara Martinian
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Joseph J. Maressa,CMF
Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity in 1 on 1 and in group settings to have many conversations with Sara about her background and a broad range of complex HR challenges. As a leader in the HR world, one needs to be focused on driving business results. To achieve this, one has to be respected, highly competent, and have courage. I believe Sara Martinian has demonstrated these characteristics. She is a true change agent in particular being able to effectively meet the resistance to change that major change always incurs whether it be restructuring, rapid growth or M&A situations. Sara has a keen business sense, a knack for developing cost effective, practical solutions. She can
Philippe Durant (he/him)
A thoughtful, smart, absolutely dedicated worker, combined with a warm and engaging personality, Sara represents the best of her profession. She sets the highest standard. She knows and respects her audience, inspires her team and colleagues to be the best they can be.
Joseph J. Maressa,CMF
Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity in 1 on 1 and in group settings to have many conversations with Sara about her background and a broad range of complex HR challenges. As a leader in the HR world, one needs to be focused on driving business results. To achieve this, one has to be respected, highly competent, and have courage. I believe Sara Martinian has demonstrated these characteristics. She is a true change agent in particular being able to effectively meet the resistance to change that major change always incurs whether it be restructuring, rapid growth or M&A situations. Sara has a keen business sense, a knack for developing cost effective, practical solutions. She can
Philippe Durant (he/him)
A thoughtful, smart, absolutely dedicated worker, combined with a warm and engaging personality, Sara represents the best of her profession. She sets the highest standard. She knows and respects her audience, inspires her team and colleagues to be the best they can be.
Joseph J. Maressa,CMF
Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity in 1 on 1 and in group settings to have many conversations with Sara about her background and a broad range of complex HR challenges. As a leader in the HR world, one needs to be focused on driving business results. To achieve this, one has to be respected, highly competent, and have courage. I believe Sara Martinian has demonstrated these characteristics. She is a true change agent in particular being able to effectively meet the resistance to change that major change always incurs whether it be restructuring, rapid growth or M&A situations. Sara has a keen business sense, a knack for developing cost effective, practical solutions. She can
Philippe Durant (he/him)
A thoughtful, smart, absolutely dedicated worker, combined with a warm and engaging personality, Sara represents the best of her profession. She sets the highest standard. She knows and respects her audience, inspires her team and colleagues to be the best they can be.
Joseph J. Maressa,CMF
Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity in 1 on 1 and in group settings to have many conversations with Sara about her background and a broad range of complex HR challenges. As a leader in the HR world, one needs to be focused on driving business results. To achieve this, one has to be respected, highly competent, and have courage. I believe Sara Martinian has demonstrated these characteristics. She is a true change agent in particular being able to effectively meet the resistance to change that major change always incurs whether it be restructuring, rapid growth or M&A situations. Sara has a keen business sense, a knack for developing cost effective, practical solutions. She can
Philippe Durant (he/him)
A thoughtful, smart, absolutely dedicated worker, combined with a warm and engaging personality, Sara represents the best of her profession. She sets the highest standard. She knows and respects her audience, inspires her team and colleagues to be the best they can be.
Credentials
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Personality Dimensions Facilitator
CLSR IncFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
EQi and EQi 360 Administrator
HPSJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
MBTI
CAPTJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Executive Coaching
Lore International InstituteNov, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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United Engineers & Constructors
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United States
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Professional Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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CHRO
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Oct 2020 - Present
United Engineers & Constructors– a former AECOM Company. We are an integrated engineering, procurement and construction company that serves the power generation, transmission and distribution markets. Our team of engineers, builders, planners and strategic thinkers create and deliver innovative and transformative solutions that last generations. Learn more at ueci.com. United E&C is Hiring! Check out our current opportunities at https://ueci.com/careers/ United Engineers & Constructors– a former AECOM Company. We are an integrated engineering, procurement and construction company that serves the power generation, transmission and distribution markets. Our team of engineers, builders, planners and strategic thinkers create and deliver innovative and transformative solutions that last generations. Learn more at ueci.com. United E&C is Hiring! Check out our current opportunities at https://ueci.com/careers/
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AECOM
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Strategic HR Business Leader
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come.
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L3 Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Human Resources, Space and Sensors Sector
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2020
Leading a team of HR professionals committed to enabling business execution. Focusing on development and execution of people strategy. Leader of Diversity & Inclusion efforts for the business. Accomplishments include successfully leading multiple M&A from diligence through integration; leading Talent Management efforts resulting in 4% talent moves in the first year.
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Director of Human Resources
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Human Resources Leader for the Advanced Programs Sector. L-3 Advanced Programs is focused on advanced mission systems in the areas of Air Warfare, Strike, Space Systems, Electronic Warfare, Cyber Systems, ISR, Expendables, and Undersea systems. We leverage expertise from across all L-3 business units to provide advanced technology solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence communities.
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Autodesk
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
Global Human Resources Director for Autodesk, Inc., world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software and services. Leading the HR function for the AEC Product Group. Responsible for all aspects of HR, including organization design, leadership coaching & development, merger diligence & acquisition integration, talent management, change management, total reward programs, reorganizations, employee relations, and performance management. Providing site leadership to the Waltham… Show more Global Human Resources Director for Autodesk, Inc., world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software and services. Leading the HR function for the AEC Product Group. Responsible for all aspects of HR, including organization design, leadership coaching & development, merger diligence & acquisition integration, talent management, change management, total reward programs, reorganizations, employee relations, and performance management. Providing site leadership to the Waltham and Boston Offices. Show less Global Human Resources Director for Autodesk, Inc., world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software and services. Leading the HR function for the AEC Product Group. Responsible for all aspects of HR, including organization design, leadership coaching & development, merger diligence & acquisition integration, talent management, change management, total reward programs, reorganizations, employee relations, and performance management. Providing site leadership to the Waltham… Show more Global Human Resources Director for Autodesk, Inc., world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software and services. Leading the HR function for the AEC Product Group. Responsible for all aspects of HR, including organization design, leadership coaching & development, merger diligence & acquisition integration, talent management, change management, total reward programs, reorganizations, employee relations, and performance management. Providing site leadership to the Waltham and Boston Offices. Show less
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Human Resources Consultant and Executive Coach
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Providing consultative services in various aspects of Human Resources to include: the development of people strategy, talent acquisition, policy development, employee relations, training and business support for start-ups and small business owners. Executive Coaching Services provided to individual clients in the areas of leadership development, career transition and business coaching, in addition to team building. Connecting People to Success Providing consultative services in various aspects of Human Resources to include: the development of people strategy, talent acquisition, policy development, employee relations, training and business support for start-ups and small business owners. Executive Coaching Services provided to individual clients in the areas of leadership development, career transition and business coaching, in addition to team building. Connecting People to Success
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Director of Human Resources
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Strategic Human Resources Business Partner to the Corporate Leadership Team of this Fortune 250 company that is the world leader in life science. Thermo Fisher Scientific helps our customers make the world a healthier, cleaner, safer place. Leading a team of Human Resource professionals to support our company growth and vision. Strategic Human Resources Business Partner to the Corporate Leadership Team of this Fortune 250 company that is the world leader in life science. Thermo Fisher Scientific helps our customers make the world a healthier, cleaner, safer place. Leading a team of Human Resource professionals to support our company growth and vision.
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Raytheon
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. HR Business Partner
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2012
Senior Business Partner Successfully partnered with the CFO, VP Finance and VP Contracts, VP of Mission Assurance, VP of Advanced Technology, Director of Strategic Development and Whole Life Engineering of Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems - $6B Division of Raytheon. Strategic development of business drivers and the people implications these drivers hold. Talent Management Talent Development Served as an Executive Coach for the enterprise. Increased diversity hiring… Show more Senior Business Partner Successfully partnered with the CFO, VP Finance and VP Contracts, VP of Mission Assurance, VP of Advanced Technology, Director of Strategic Development and Whole Life Engineering of Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems - $6B Division of Raytheon. Strategic development of business drivers and the people implications these drivers hold. Talent Management Talent Development Served as an Executive Coach for the enterprise. Increased diversity hiring and development of an inclusive culture. Member of the Merger & Acquisition Community in HR to continually improve M&A process for RTN/
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Director of Human Resources
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2003
Recruited as the sole HR/OD professional to build an organization to support the implementation of SAP throughout two-thirds of Raytheon’s business units. Created recruiting procedures to single handedly staff entire program; mastered knowledge of Raytheon’s tools for recruiting. Managed on-boarding of consultants and independent contractors. Lead Organizational Development efforts - leadership changes within the project, performance management, knowledge transfer management,sustaining… Show more Recruited as the sole HR/OD professional to build an organization to support the implementation of SAP throughout two-thirds of Raytheon’s business units. Created recruiting procedures to single handedly staff entire program; mastered knowledge of Raytheon’s tools for recruiting. Managed on-boarding of consultants and independent contractors. Lead Organizational Development efforts - leadership changes within the project, performance management, knowledge transfer management,sustaining & transition strategies. Managed all permanent/temporary relocations - resulting in reduction of relocation costs through aggressive vendor management. Developed a new incentive and retention plan; created and administering all compensation programs for the project. Interface within RTN to work through employee relations issues including transfers, performance issues, transition management and compensation strategies. Managed communications, facilities & infrastructure efforts for the program.
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ALPFA Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Corporate Advisory Board Member
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2007 - 2009
The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) consists of senior executives from both sponsor and non-sponsor entities. The CAB is an ad hoc group serving in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. Served as an advisor on strategic visioning as it pertained to chapter growth. Boston became the largest chapter in the US during this time service professionals and students. The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) consists of senior executives from both sponsor and non-sponsor entities. The CAB is an ad hoc group serving in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. Served as an advisor on strategic visioning as it pertained to chapter growth. Boston became the largest chapter in the US during this time service professionals and students.
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Board Member - Membership Task Force
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2007 - 2008
As a member of the Membership Task Force we determined a go forward strategy to strengthen relationships and align with Business Partners. The strategy would afford the agency to be more impactful to the businesses and clients they support. As a member of the Membership Task Force we determined a go forward strategy to strengthen relationships and align with Business Partners. The strategy would afford the agency to be more impactful to the businesses and clients they support.
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Consultant
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1999 - 2000
As a consultant tasked to integrate the Finance and IT functions after the implementation of SAP, partnered with the Global CIO and US Controller. Focused on Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Talent Management and Employee Relations. As a consultant tasked to integrate the Finance and IT functions after the implementation of SAP, partnered with the Global CIO and US Controller. Focused on Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Talent Management and Employee Relations.
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Citizens
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Senior HR Group Manager
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1997 - 1999
HR Director driving results in various divisions including Financial Planning and Investment Sales (CFSI), Trust, Consumer Finance, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Marketing, HR, IT Groups. Participated in the strategic planning process for emerging business lines. Requested by Division Heads to join senior management team. •Strategically partnered with senior management in the expansion of the Consumer Finance Division outside of Citizens’ service area to the mid-Atlantic region… Show more HR Director driving results in various divisions including Financial Planning and Investment Sales (CFSI), Trust, Consumer Finance, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Marketing, HR, IT Groups. Participated in the strategic planning process for emerging business lines. Requested by Division Heads to join senior management team. •Strategically partnered with senior management in the expansion of the Consumer Finance Division outside of Citizens’ service area to the mid-Atlantic region by establishing competitive salary, incentive and benefits programs. •Increased staff by 50% within 90 days by collaborating with VP to support the expansion of the CFSI new product lines. •Directed the sale of the Bankcard product resulting in the successful placement of 90% of the staff internally. •Served as internal OD consultant to create structure for the Trust Division. Enhanced recruitment & retention efforts by developing job families and implementing competitive compensation programs. Show less HR Director driving results in various divisions including Financial Planning and Investment Sales (CFSI), Trust, Consumer Finance, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Marketing, HR, IT Groups. Participated in the strategic planning process for emerging business lines. Requested by Division Heads to join senior management team. •Strategically partnered with senior management in the expansion of the Consumer Finance Division outside of Citizens’ service area to the mid-Atlantic region… Show more HR Director driving results in various divisions including Financial Planning and Investment Sales (CFSI), Trust, Consumer Finance, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Marketing, HR, IT Groups. Participated in the strategic planning process for emerging business lines. Requested by Division Heads to join senior management team. •Strategically partnered with senior management in the expansion of the Consumer Finance Division outside of Citizens’ service area to the mid-Atlantic region by establishing competitive salary, incentive and benefits programs. •Increased staff by 50% within 90 days by collaborating with VP to support the expansion of the CFSI new product lines. •Directed the sale of the Bankcard product resulting in the successful placement of 90% of the staff internally. •Served as internal OD consultant to create structure for the Trust Division. Enhanced recruitment & retention efforts by developing job families and implementing competitive compensation programs. Show less
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Director of Human Resources
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Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
450 employees, including 80 partners and 12 law offices worldwide. Newly created position designed to assess HR department and turn deficiencies into proficiencies. Reported to the COO to insure focus on strategic planning needed to support growth of the organization. •Reorganized HR department to ensure responsiveness to organizational need. Ensured compliance with government regulations by instituting formal practices and procedures. •Managed benefit administration resulting in a… Show more 450 employees, including 80 partners and 12 law offices worldwide. Newly created position designed to assess HR department and turn deficiencies into proficiencies. Reported to the COO to insure focus on strategic planning needed to support growth of the organization. •Reorganized HR department to ensure responsiveness to organizational need. Ensured compliance with government regulations by instituting formal practices and procedures. •Managed benefit administration resulting in a positive IRS audit of the 401(k) plan; completed 5500 reports, introduced new Profit Sharing and Section 125 FSA Plans, ensured 401(k) testing resulted in full compliance. Show less 450 employees, including 80 partners and 12 law offices worldwide. Newly created position designed to assess HR department and turn deficiencies into proficiencies. Reported to the COO to insure focus on strategic planning needed to support growth of the organization. •Reorganized HR department to ensure responsiveness to organizational need. Ensured compliance with government regulations by instituting formal practices and procedures. •Managed benefit administration resulting in a… Show more 450 employees, including 80 partners and 12 law offices worldwide. Newly created position designed to assess HR department and turn deficiencies into proficiencies. Reported to the COO to insure focus on strategic planning needed to support growth of the organization. •Reorganized HR department to ensure responsiveness to organizational need. Ensured compliance with government regulations by instituting formal practices and procedures. •Managed benefit administration resulting in a positive IRS audit of the 401(k) plan; completed 5500 reports, introduced new Profit Sharing and Section 125 FSA Plans, ensured 401(k) testing resulted in full compliance. Show less
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Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Now part of Aimbridge Hospitality
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Director of Human Resources
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Jun 1987 - Jul 1996
$1.05B in sales, management portfolio of 200 hotels/resorts. Promoted to various positions to lead acquisitions & opening of new properties. Proficient in transition management and recruited for several task force assignments. Served as a regional trainer, internal consultant and HR mentor. •Exposed and diminished $3.5 million in liability within 1 year. •Tested and implemented several HRIS systems and acted as field trainer/support person for the system. •Hired, trained and… Show more $1.05B in sales, management portfolio of 200 hotels/resorts. Promoted to various positions to lead acquisitions & opening of new properties. Proficient in transition management and recruited for several task force assignments. Served as a regional trainer, internal consultant and HR mentor. •Exposed and diminished $3.5 million in liability within 1 year. •Tested and implemented several HRIS systems and acted as field trainer/support person for the system. •Hired, trained and developed 6 HR teams, 5 HRD & HRMs. •Developed & implemented International Cooperative Education Program, allowing island based properties to obtain 20% more visas for various levels of international employees and stabilize seasonal staffing. •Designed and facilitated Management Development Training Modules. •Increased applicant flow 40%; decreased time-to-fill ration & decreased turnover by 30%. •Instituted positive Employee Relations programs resulting in awards for Most Positive Work Climate. Designed and implemented pay for performance.
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Director of Human Resources
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1987 - 1996
Lead all Human Resources initiatives encompassing the employment experience - recruiting, on-boarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development of employees. Was often called upon to lead task force assignments on acquisitions of other properties or deployed to assist properties in realizing HR efficiencies.
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Education
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Fitchburg State University
B.S., Double Major Psychology & Human Services
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