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Erikson Institute Distinguished Faculty

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Executive Assistant

BS in human development and early education (Pre-K-2nd grade) from Lesley University

Nursery School Teacher

BA and MA in English, philosophy and letters from St. Louis University

As the director of the Riggs Theatre, Kevin Coleman’s job is to collaborate with patients to create full theatrical productions for public performances twice a year, in the Fall (classical, modern or contemporary dramas and comedies) and the Spring (Shakespeare). Additionally, there are periods and workshops for training (Stage Combat, Clown, Voice, Dance) and play readings. Rehearsals are in the evenings and are always open for non-participating patients to attend, and the performances are public ticketed events. Patients rehearse and perform with local actors from the larger Berkshire community. No previous experience or background in theatre is necessary. Production elements, (lights, set, sound and costumes) and working with professional designers from Shakespeare & Company are part of Riggs theatre experience. Artistic exploration, collaboration and celebration are at the heart of this theatre program in the Activities department at the Lavendar Door.

Mr. Coleman has worked professionally in the theatre for over 40 years, acting, directing and teaching. He has worked in NY and around the country, as well as Australia, the UK, and an upcoming Festival in Israel. He has worked in professional and community theatre settings, university graduate and undergraduate programs, and has created professional development workshops for teachers, teaching artists, and directors.

Back when Mr. Coleman’s sons were in school, he coached baseball. Currently, he is lovingly landscaping and renovating a 200 year old house.

Professional Affiliations/Organizational Memberships

Founding Member, Board of Trustees, and Director of Education at Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA

Project Director, National Endowment for the Arts

Project Director, National Endowment for the Humanities

(2009) Distinguished Theatre Artist Award, MA Alliance for Arts Education

Two-time Tony Award nominee, Theatre Educator

Producing director for documentary film, 

Theatre Director

Chauncey Collins, MBA, started at the Austen Riggs Center in 1980 and has spent three decades working in various roles.

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer

Beth Conkey, RN, is a staff nurse at the Austen Riggs Center.

Staff Nurse

Jennifer Costa, MSN, RN, is a staff nurse at the Austen Riggs Center.

Greg Cutter is an IT Administrator at the Austen Riggs Center.

Greg Cutter

IT Administrator

Sandra Delgado, PsyD, is a staff psychologist at the Austen Riggs Center.

Sandra Delgado, PsyD

Staff Psychologist

BS in marketing and communications from Bryant University

Nadine Desautels is the website coordinator at the Austen Riggs Center, where she updates website content, analyzes data, edits video and photography for online consumption, and maintains the Austen Riggs social media accounts. In addition, she is responsible for maintaining the website’s functionality and Google Ads account.

Prior to becoming the Website Coordinator, she worked in various roles at Austen Riggs including: Executive Assistant to the Medical Director/CEO, Development, Marketing, and Education Assistant, and Database Assistant. She is also the Conference Coordinator for the Rapaport Klein Study Group.

Social Media Strategist certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Marketing Measurement & Analytics and Search Marketing School certificates from MarketingProfs

Website Coordinator

Miriam Desgazon, LICSW, is a social worker in the 

 for College Students and Emerging Adults in Massachusetts at the Austen Riggs Center.

Miriam Desgazon, LICSW, Online IOP Social Worker

Miriam Desgazon, LICSW, is a social worker in the Online Intensive Outpatient Program for College Students and Emerging Adults in MA at the Austen Riggs Center.

Miriam Desgazon, LICSW

Online IOP Social Worker

Karen Dinofrio is the medical office assistant at the Austen Riggs Center.

Medical Office Assistant

Neesha Dolan is a Therapeutic Community Program and nursing administrative assistant at the Austen Riggs Center.

Neesha Dolan is the Therapeutic Community Program and nursing administrative assistant at the Austen Riggs Center.

Neesha Dolan

Therapeutic Community Program and Nursing Administrative Assistant 

Meet the Austen Riggs staff of therapists, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare professionals who work as a team on behalf of our patients. 

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For more information on our residential treatment programs, or answers to any questions, please feel free to contact us. 

Meet Our Team

Tamara Cloutier

Patty Codwise

Kevin G. Coleman

Chauncey T. Collins, MBA

Beth Conkey, RN

Jennifer Costa, MSN, RN

Greg Cutter

Sandra Delgado, PsyD

Nadine Desautels, BS

Miriam Desgazon, LICSW

Karen Dinofrio

Neesha Dolan

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