Counseling Center Staff

Christopher Bailey, Ph.D.

Director/Psychologist

Pronouns he/him/his. Dr. Bailey joined the Center as Assistant Director in 2011. He was appointed Associate Director in 2015, named Interim Director in 2016, and promoted to Director in 2018. Dr. Bailey is also an adjunct faculty member at William James College. He has a B.A. in psychology from Providence College and a M.A. in clinical psychology from Connecticut College. Chris earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Prior to Roger Williams, his previous counseling center experience included Rhode Island College, Rockhurst University, Stonehill College, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Bailey also worked in career services, community mental health centers, juvenile probation, an inpatient hospital, and residential care with individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. His professional interests include administration, career psychology, college student development, emotion regulation, mental health destigmatization, outreach presentations (topics such as happiness, stress reduction, and sleep), personality theories, positive psychology, supervision, and training. In his free time, Chris enjoys art, baseball, music, time with family and friends, as well as travel.

Lauren Clark, Psy.D.

Post-Doctorate Fellow

Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Clark joined the Center in 2023. She has a B.A. in psychology and a M.A. in clinical psychology, both from University of Hartford. Lauren earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Marywood University. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included Marywood University and SUNY Oneonta. Dr. Clark also worked in community mental health and an inpatient hospital. Her professional interests include anxiety, crisis intervention, phobias, relationship concerns, and trauma. In her free time, Lauren enjoys celebrating Halloween, concerts (especially Taylor Swift), time with friends, as well as Trader Joe's.

Meghan DeCarvalho, LICSW

Assistant Director

Pronouns she/her/hers. Meghan joined the Center in 2023 as Assistant Director. She has a B.A. in psychology from Saint Anselm College and earned a M.S.W. from Smith College. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included Salve Regina University, where she had been Director of Counseling Services, as well as Stonehill College and University of Colorado Boulder. She also worked at Bradley Hospital, with children on the autism spectrum, and teaching social skills classes. Her professional interests include adjustment, assertiveness, grief and loss, growth mindset, healthy relationships, identity development, mindfulness, social justice, and substance use. In her free time, Meghan enjoys gratitude, physical activity and sports, the sun, time with family and friends, as well as walking.

Lisa Donovan, M.D.

Consulting Psychiatrist

Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Donovan joined the Center in 2024. 

Kineret Kandelker, Psy.D.

Staff Psychologist

Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Kandelker joined the Center in 2013. She became a staff member in 2017 after completing both her internship and fellowship trainings in the Center. Kineret has a B.A. in psychology from University of Connecticut. Dr. Kandelker earned a M.A. and doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College. She is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Kineret also worked in a community setting and an inpatient hospital. She has created and facilitated trainings for diversity, equity, and inclusion both at Roger Williams and with other organizations. Dr. Kandelker's professional interests include emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and social justice and health equity. In her free time, Kineret enjoys baking, hiking, reading, as well as time with family and friends.

Danielle LaPenta, M.A.

Psychology Intern

Pronouns she/her/hers. Danielle joined the Center in 2023. She has a B.A. in forensic psychology from University of New Haven. Danielle has a M.A. in psychology from William James College, where she is currently a fourth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Her professional interests include anger, anxiety, relationship concerns, substance use, and trauma. In free time, Danielle enjoys art, movies, time with family and friends, travel, and walking her dog.     

Sarah Leach, LICSW

Assistant Director

Pronouns she/her/hers. Sarah joined the Center in 2024 as Assistant Director. She has a B.A. in psychology from Boston University and earned a M.S.W. from Bridgewater State University. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience was at Stonehill College. She also worked in community mental health, medical social work, and outpatient therapy settings. Sarah's professional interests include adjustment, social justice, substance use, and trauma. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she is passionate about working with under-represented populations and supporting others with identity development. In her free time, Sarah enjoys gratitude, physical activity and sports, the sun, and time with family and friends. 

Maureen Minarik, Ph.D.

Associate Director/Psychologist

Pronouns she/her/hers. Dr. Minarik joined the Center in 2015. She was appointed Assistant Director in 2016 and promoted to Associate Director in 2022. She has a B.A. in psychology from University of Maryland, College Park. Maureen earned a M.A. in psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology from American University. She is a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island. Prior to Roger Williams, her previous counseling center experience included American University, Johnson & Wales University, and University of Rhode Island. She completed an internship with the United States Navy and has served on active duty. Maureen also worked in an employee assistance program, military settings, inpatient hospitals, and a VA medical center. Dr. Minarik's professional interests include assisting service members and families, grief and loss, living well with illness, positive psychology, size diversity and acceptance, and suicide prevention. In her free time, Maureen enjoys creativity, fitness and running, reading, time with family and friends, as well as travel.

Jennifer Vieira

Secretary

Pronouns she/her/hers. Jennifer joined the Center in 2023. She has many years of experience providing clerical support in healthcare and public school settings. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys biking, boating, hiking with her two doodles Remy and Petey, musical theater, and time with family and friends.