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Messina College faculty and staff work with students and their families to provide educational opportunities with the goal of preparing students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or begin their careers. Whether you’re a current student or prospective student, a parent or guardian, or a guidance counselor, we are happy to speak with you directly.

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Fr. Erick Berrelleza, S.J.
Fr. Erick Berrelleza, S.J.
 Patti and Jonathan Kraft Family Dean
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Fr. Erick Berrelleza, S.J.

Fr. Erick Berrelleza, S.J.

Patti and Jonathan Kraft Family Dean

Erick Berrelleza, S.J. was named founding dean of Messina College, the ninth school of Boston College, in August 2022. Part of the University’s $100 million Pine Manor Institute for Student Success initiative to enhance educational opportunity for low-income, first-generation students, Messina College offers a fully residential associate’s degree program with the goal of preparing students to complete a bachelor’s degree or to begin their careers. 

In 2025, the Messina College dean’s position was named the Patti and Jonathan Kraft Family Deanship, thanks to a gift from University Trustee Patti Kraft and her husband, Jonathan Kraft, P’24. Fr. Erick is the first holder of the deanship.

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Alicia LaPolla
Alicia LaPolla
 Associate Dean
617-552-6323
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Alicia LaPolla

Alicia LaPolla

Associate Dean

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Gregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott
 Graduate Resident Minister
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Gregory Abbott

Gregory Abbott

Graduate Resident Minister

Diane Butera
Diane Butera
 Administrative Assistant to the Dean
617-552-0337
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Diane Butera

Diane Butera

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

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George Garcia
George Garcia
 Associate Director, Admission
617-552-4950
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George Garcia

George Garcia

Associate Director, Admission

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Deborah Gravel
Deborah Gravel
 Associate Director, Financial Aid
617-552-6010
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Deborah Gravel

Deborah Gravel

Associate Director, Financial Aid

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Genevieve Green
Genevieve Green
 Associate Director, Student Success
617-552-6164
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Genevieve Green

Genevieve Green

Associate Director, Student Success

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Steven Koo
Steven Koo
 Senior Associate Director, Admissions
617-552-4951
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Steven Koo

Steven Koo

Senior Associate Director, Admissions

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Patrick McMahon
Patrick McMahon
 Assistant Director, Financial Aid
617-552-3300
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Patrick McMahon

Patrick McMahon

Assistant Director, Financial Aid

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Jordan Nakash
Jordan Nakash
 Graduate Assistant
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Jordan Nakash

Jordan Nakash

Graduate Assistant

Christopher Phillips
Christopher Phillips
 Assistant Director, Residential Life & Student Engagement
617-552-2021
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Christopher Phillips

Christopher Phillips

Assistant Director, Residential Life & Student Engagement

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Yvonne Welsh
Yvonne Welsh
 Graduate Resident Director
617-552-6008
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Yvonne Welsh

Yvonne Welsh

Graduate Resident Director

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