Our Team
Michael Jordan, MD, MPH, FIDSA
Michael Jordan MD MPH FIDSA
Associate Vice President, Health Services Tufts University
Professor of Medicine and Public Health and Community Medicine
Language: English
Jean Bernhardt, PhD, MSN, NEA-BC, CNP
Associate Director
Language: English
About me: I am deeply committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees so that they can continue serving our students and the research community with excellence. Our occupational health clinics not only provide direct care but also offer education and resources to help you thrive in your role. I find it truly fulfilling to consider the complex work you do and to help ensure that you have the knowledge, support, and care needed to stay healthy. Your well-being matters, because when you are at your best, our entire community benefits.
Ann M. Zaia, PhD, CNP, ScM, MSN, MHA, CHE, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Research Nurse Practitioner
Language: English
About me: What I love about Occupational Health is that it is not just about treating workplace injuries and illnesses, it is about protecting the people who keep our university thriving. Guided by the spirit of One Tufts, we focus on prevention, partnership, and education so employees stay healthy at work and bring that well-being home. When our people are well, every part of our Tufts community is stronger.
Sareena Wassmer, MSN, FNP-BC
Occupational & Student Health Services NP
Language: English
About me: I was thrilled to come to Tufts University because it is such a well-respected entity. As an occupational and student health nurse, I care and advocate for members of the Tufts community. Employees and students are generally appreciative of receiving additional services to support their health which may prevent them from needing to take an entire day off from work or classes. I recall working with one employee who required surgery and was grateful that I knew the surgeon and could highly recommend their care. Access to onsite health care is an amazing resource to employees and students.
Evin Parker, MSN, APRN, FNP, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Boston
Language: English, French (Intermediate)
About me: I feel that Occupational Health can be very holistic in nature. Yes, we care for you if you are injured at work, but we also want to be sure that you feel well at work, both mentally and physically. We want you to be able to perform at your best for your sake and that of your colleagues which is why we can provide care and treatment if you get sick while at work and are not able to get your personal treating clinician in a timely manner. Our Occupational Health team has extensive experience in primary care and can address most of your episodic health needs when you are onsite or through virtual care.
Norlyne M Whitehead, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Grafton
Language: English, Haitian Creole (Fluent)
Michelle West, MBA
Occupational Health Services Administrator
Language: English
Samran Sukrungruangsanti, MSN, CCCTM, RN-BC
Occupational Health Nurse and Informatics Nurse (Medford office)
Language: English, Thai (Fluent)
About me: As an occupational health and informatics nurse, I assist the department in the collection and analysis of health information through monitoring employee safety and compliance with Tufts University and regulatory requirements. I am proud to be a part of the occupational health services that protects employees and promotes the safest workplace. I want employees to believe in “Safe work, Healthy life".
Karen Therrien, RN, BS
Occupational Health Nurse (Grafton office)
Language: English
Megan Bellerose, BSN, RN
Occupational Health Nurse (Grafton office)
Language: English