MEET THE STAFF

Roberta McMahon • Director
Roberta received her Master's Degree in an interdisciplinary program of clinical psychology, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology at Duquesne University, Pittsburg. Roberta's professional history includes college counseling, teaching, and administration. Her approach to therapy is to assist individuals in understanding themselves, and making sense out of their experiences in order to enable them to participatein their developing self. Email Roberta at
rmcmahon@risd.edu.

Damion Vania • Clinical Counselor
Damion recieved his Masters in Counseling and Psychology from Lesly
University. He has worked with college students, adults with chronic mental illness and children and families in crisis. He works in a
client-centered, relational style informed by Narrative practices. Email Damien at dvania@risd.edu.

Karen Zucconi • Student Development Assistant
Karen is the Assistant to the counseling staff and is the person to speak with regarding scheduling appointments. *She has been at RISD
since 1997 and in the Student Development and Counseling Services office since 2000. Email Karen at
kzucconi@risd.edu.
*Karen welcomes you to come check out her rubber band ball.

