Meet Our Staff

Joy Moore is Vice President for Student Affairs at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. A secondary school and higher education administrator, she has served at a variety of independent schools and universities over a 35-year career. Prior to returning to Boston College in 2011, Moore served four years as the Interim and Deputy Head of School at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has also served as the Head of School at the Archer School in Los Angeles, California and as the Associate Head/Director of Upper School at Dana Hall in Wellesley, Massachusetts. As a university administrator, she has held a variety of leadership positions at the University of California at Berkeley, the University of San Francisco and Boston College. Moore’s experience extends into the field of alumni engagement and fundraising.

An active local and national volunteer, she has served as a trustee and board member for the National Coalition of Girls Schools, the Nashoba Brooks School, Dana Hall School, the South African Heads of Independent Schools Association and the South African Girls’ School Association. As a community volunteer, Moore served for many years as Co-President of the Wellesley Chapter of the national A Better Chance Organization. Moore has also served on the boards of the Women’s Lunch Place in Boston and the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Foundation Board.

A 1981 graduate of the Lynch School of Education and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree in 2010 from Boston College, she is a proud double-eagle.

Moore received the University of San Francisco Merit Award and the Associated Student’s Appreciation Award for her dedication and support of students.

Melinda joined the Boston College Community in 2017 after having spent 14 years at Framingham State University where she served in various roles, including as the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students. Melinda is a licensed psychologist and is particularly interested in factors related to student wellness. Additional higher education experience includes providing counseling services at Radford University, Saint Mary of the Woods College, and Indiana University.

Melinda is an active member of her professional organization, NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. She has served at both the regional and national level and is currently the Region I Director-Elect. She was recognized by NASPA in 2017 as the inaugural recipient of the AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award.

Melinda earned her B.A. in Psychology from Smith College, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Radford University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University.

Carrie Klemovitch serves as the Special Assistant to the Vice President for Administration and Strategic Initiatives. In her role, Carrie oversees special projects across the division and has oversight of communications and strategic planning.

Prior to joining the Division of Student Affairs, Carrie worked in University Advancement at Boston College for a number of years as a member of the School Relations team, working closely with the Carroll School of Management. Before coming back to her alma mater, Carrie served as a Class Officer in the Harvard College Fund and spent three years working at Accenture, in their financial services strategy practice.

Carrie holds a B.A and an MBA from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, as well as an M.A. in Educational Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Jonathan Hinrichs is Director of Finance and Business Operations. He is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, resource allocation, and business services for the Division of Student Affairs.  Jonathan joined Boston College directly from the University of California, Santa Cruz where he managed the financial and business operations for a unit of the university.  Prior to that, he worked in finance and operations in the outdoor products industry and also spent time as a cartographer with National Geographic.  

Jonathan holds an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado and a B.S. from Mary Washington College.   

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Lisa Berasi is the Senior Associate Director of Marketing and Communications. She is responsible for the execution of marketing strategies and communications, graphics, branding, and oversees the division’s online presence.

Previously, Lisa worked as a senior graphic designer and marketing associate for a financial services company, specializing in requests for proposal development, brand management, and the creation of print and web publications. Most recently she worked as a business development manager for a government relations firm and as a freelance graphic designer in the biotechnology, education, and financial services industries.

Lisa holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Lake Forest College, a Certificate in Graphic Design from the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, and an M.S.A. from Boston College.

Yerine Lee serves as the Data Specialist for Assessment and Planning in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. She is responsible for data analysis and reporting, tracking and aggregating data, and managing survey software. She also assists with HR operations and services, financial reporting, and support for mandatory programs for students.

Prior to joining Student Affairs, Yerine worked in University Advancement at Boston College on the Corporate and Foundation Relations team and also worked in nonprofit development at the Cambridge Community Center.   

Yerine holds a B.A. from Miami University in Ohio and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.

Karen is the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs. In her role, Karen is the Vice President's administrative point of contact for students, parents, and the Boston College community.  In addition, she supervises nine students working in the VPSA office.  Karen holds a B.A. and an M.A. degree from Boston College.

Maura Montgomery is the Receptionist for Student Affairs.  Maura is responsible for greeting students, staff, and visitors that come to the 4^th floor of Maloney Hall.  Prior to working for the Division of Student Affairs, Maura worked as a cook for Bakers Best Catering, Gourmet Catering and the Newton Marriott.  She has a certificate in Culinary Arts from the Cambridge School of Culinary arts and earned her B.A. from the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College in 2016.