Our Staff

Clinic Staff

Suzanne Caccamese, MD

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Medical Director

Suzanne Caccamese

Dr. Caccamese joined Towson University as medical director in the fall of 2021. In addition to treating students, she oversees the medical operations of the Health Center. Read her bio.

 

Rocela Lopez, MD

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Staff Physician

Rocela Lopez

Dr. Lopez has been a practicing physician since 1998. She attended medical school at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines, where she also completed her OB-GYN   residency and practiced as an OB-GYN for one year. Dr Lopez then completed her Family Medicine Residency at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA, and has been working at TU since 2007. She is passionate about Women’s Health and preventive care such as providing her patients with access to updated immunizations. She loves working with her colleagues at the TU Health Center and connecting with her patients.

Hanita Chhabra, MD

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Staff Psychiatrist

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Dr. Chhabra is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety and depression. Dr. Chhabra completed her psychiatry training at The University of Pennsylvania - where she also served as chief resident. She completed her medical school training at Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine and her Internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Chhabra has been in practice since 2006.  She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and she currently serves as Regional Medical Director for Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers and My Mental Health, LLC.  She is a Baltimore native and especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults.

Kaye-De-Ann Rattray, PMHNP 

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Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kaye-De-Ann Rattray

Kaye-De-Ann Rattray is a board-certified family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate and graduate nursing education at New York University (NYU), in addition she holds a master’s degree in counseling.  Kaye-De-Ann’s approach is holistic, and patient centered. She is a former resident assistant (RA) who is excited to be a part of the TU community and support its students along their academic journey in reaching their mental health and wellness goals. Read her bio.

Paula Ison, PMHNP 

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Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Paula is a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She considers each patient’s culture, lifestyle, and individuality when creating a treatment plan. She believes that safe and effective treatment can be achieved by incorporating evidence-based practices, providing patient education, and encouraging patient involvement in creating an individualized treatment plan.  She loves caring and advocating for her patients, having 15 years of nursing experience, including working at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and Franklin Square Hospital as a registered nurse. She completed her master's degree at Walden University and finished her bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of the City of Manila. 

Jaclyn Buss, LGPC, NCC, RN

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Behavioral Health Care Manager 

Jaclyn Buss

Jaclyn holds a BS in Nursing and Psychology from Frostburg State University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a national certified counselor and licensed graduate professional counselor, she has always been dedicated to mental health and wellness. With a deep commitment to collaborative care for both physical and mental health, Jaclyn embraces an integrated, holistic approach to address all aspects of well-being. She enjoys working with her colleagues at the health center and values the connections she makes with students.

Holly Schlossenberg, PA-C

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Staff Physician Assistant

Holly Schlossenberg

Holly attended the PA program at Essex after completing an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Towson State University. She worked 19 years in an outpatient primary care/urgent care setting before returning to Towson to work in the Health Center in 2014. Holly is passionate about helping young adults learn to navigate the healthcare system and take charge of their health. She enjoys the camaraderie of the staff and the energy and spunk of her patients.

Barbara Argyros, PA-C

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Staff Physician Assistant

Barbara Argyros

Barbara is a TU alumna and graduated from TU's Physician Assistant Master's Program. She is passionate about both de-stigmatizing and providing Women's & Mental Health care. Barbara also likes to teach and precept for the TU Physician Assistant Program. She loves working and being near all the Bubble Tea shops in the Towson community. 

 

Olivia Brownley, PA-C

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Staff Physician Assistant

Olivia Brownley

Olivia graduated from the Duke University PA Program after earning her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from Stevenson University. She previously worked in urgent care clinics in Maryland and Pennsylvania before joining the team at TU in 2023. There she cared for patients of all ages with acute and chronic medical conditions. Prior to PA school, Olivia worked as a surgical tech at a Mohs skin cancer surgery center and loves performing procedures and treating dermatologic conditions as a result. She is also passionate about teaching her patients about preventative care and giving them the tools to continue leading healthy lives, even after graduation. Olivia is very excited to be a part of the team and get to know her students!

Vasilia Hangemanole, PA-C

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Staff Physician Assistant

Vasilia Hangemanole

Vasilia (Vas) graduated from TU’s Physician Assistant Master’s Program in 2021 after completing her undergraduate degree in Biology from TU in 2018. She gained urgent care experience from previous employment, seeing patients of all ages across various clinics in Maryland. Vasilia is passionate about getting to know her patients in order to find individualized, realistic ways to meet their unique healthcare needs. She enjoys teaching students about preventative health care strategies and loves working with her hands such as suturing lacerations. She is excited to be back at TU!

Linda Sindler, CRNP

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Staff Nurse Practitioner

Linda Sindler

Linda has worked at the TU Health Center since 1989. She is passionate about keeping TU students healthy, especially in areas of Women's Health, Dermatology, allergic conditions, and preventative self-care.

Shelley Gephardt

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Clinic Coordinator

Shelley Gephardt

Shelley began her career at the TU Health Center in 2017, and is actively pursuing a degree in Nursing here at TU. She enjoys coordinating our clinic services and being able to help our students navigate their healthcare in a way that is accessible and stress-free.

Cynthia Slack

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Medical Assistant

Cynthia Slack

Diane Way

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Medical Assistant

Diane Way

Diane has a background in supporting community health and well-being, serving as a Paramedic and firefighter for 30 years in Baltimore City. This experience strengthened her passion for emergency medicine and making a difference in her community. She has worked at the Health Center since the spring of 2021 where she worked diligently to support our COVID response team in the TU COVID Testing Center before shifting into her current role as a Medical Assistant.

Jess Scovens

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Medical Assistant

Jess Scovens

Jess has worked at the Health Center since fall 2022 and is excited to work with students and grow her skills as an MA. She is passionate about heart health and helping our students maintain their health and wellbeing!

Health Education & Promotion Staff

Erica Lokshin, MS, RDN, LDN, NBC-HWC

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Assistant Director, Health Education and Promotion

Erica Lokshin

Erica is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and her master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. Erica has been working in the wellness field for over 10 years, educating, inspiring, and motivating individuals on healthy behavior change. Erica is passionate about all aspects of health and well-being and her motto is “small changes make big differences.”  

Meghan Rimelspach, MSPH, CHES

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Coordinator, Health Education and Promotion

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Meghan has worked at Towson University since the Spring of 2024. She earned a bachelor's degree in Humanities from New College of Florida and a Master of Science in Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Meghan is excited about promoting personal and community wellness through empowering education. 

Destiny Varnedoe

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Graduate Assistant, Health Education and Promotion

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Administrative Staff

Yu-Ling Shao, MHA

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Director, University Health Center

Yu-Ling Shao

With a BS in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MHA from Saint Louis University, Yu-Ling has always had in interest in supporting and optimizing the well-being of others. His experience working in pediatrics and geriatrics has helped him see first-hand the varying health care supports someone may need across the life span. Since joining TU in May 2021, he has shown that he is passionate about creating a lasting impact in our students lives by addressing gaps in healthcare and education, so that they don’t become health issues or concerns later on in life.

Jennifer Pearlman

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Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Pearlman

Jennifer is one of the newest members of the Health Center starting in January 2023. Having worked as a Nursing Assistant and in Retail Management she developed her love for helping people. With her organizational skills and positive outlook, she hopes to support her colleagues with anything. Jenn is very passionate about making sure that everyone feels accepted for who they are and helping others wherever she is needed.

Insurance & Billing Staff

Emi Izquierdo

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Insurance and Billing Specialist

Emi Izquierdo

Emi has worked at the TU Health Center since 2019, starting as an Insurance and Billing Associate. She enjoys working with students in understanding how to use their insurance and answering their billing questions.

Cheryl Compton

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Insurance and Billing Coordinator

Cheryl has worked at the TU Health Center since 2007. She enjoys interacting with students and helping them access quality care by supporting them in navigating their insurance.

Tanner Moore

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Insurance and Billing Associate 

Tanner Moore

Tanner attended Cecil County School of Technology where he earned his Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. Tanner has worked at TU since 2021 and is currently pursuing a Health Services Management Bachelor's degree at UMGC with hopes of one day being accepted into TU's Physican Assistant Program. He enjoys all of the opportunities that working at TU has given him, as well as working alongside his awesome coworkers!

Rahebeh Rashidi

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Patient Service Associate

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Rahebeh (Sherry) has worked at Towson University since 2015, in different positions and different departments. She started working at TU Health Center November of 2023. She loves interacting with students and getting them the help that they need.