Meet Our Team

Quinlan Taylor

Staff Clinician

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Quinlan received his Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine in 2023 from the Boston University School of Medicine. Prior to working at the Collaborative, Quinlan served as an intern at Arbour Hospital’s Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization Program and on the Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST). Quinlan’s earlier training experiences include the trauma-informed care of preschool-aged children, provision of behavioral healthcare service(s) in special education settings, and fighting of mental health stigma through community outreach programs. Quinlan now provides both individual and group therapy services at the Collaborative. His work at the Center focuses on helping clients across the lifespan who struggle with complex trauma, substance use disorders, and/or mood disorders. 

Matt conti

Staff Clinician

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Matt received his master’s degree in social work from Boston College School of Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families.  Previously, Matt did a year of clinical training at Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences counseling services office helping emerging adults cope with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.  Matt also trained at Pine Street Inn’s Men’s stabilization program running groups and helping clients in early stages of recovery. Before receiving his MSW, Matt spent 13 years working in a high school as a dean, advisor, and teaching.  His work as an educator made him passionate about helping people cope effectively and thrive through whatever life may bring.

Brianna Kimick

Staff Clinician

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Brianna received her Master’s Degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness in 2023 from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. Prior to working at the Collaborative, Brianna served the behavioral healthcare needs of New York City as a counseling intern in various outpatient centers; she treated mood disorders, grief, substance use difficulties, and complex trauma. At the Center, she currently works to facilitate the collaborative healing of and growth through mood dysregulation, trauma across the lifespan, interpersonal hardship(s), and sobriety from psychoactive substances.

Judana Bennett

Nurse practicioner

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Judana received her Masters Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Regis College and following this completed a year fellowship in an Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program at MGH. She has experiencing in working in various detox programs and clinic-based programs which specialize in treatment with individuals suffering with psychiatric diagnosis, and substance use disorders. Judana's earlier work included working with students from K1-12th grade as a school nurse providing direct care, collaborating with teachers, parents, and other staff members. Judana's work at the Center focuses on supporting psychopharmacological programing, making referrals for non-psychiatric needs, and collaborating with clinicians, case mangers, and outpatient providers. 

patty collins

administrative assistant

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Patty joined the Collaborative in April of 2017, bringing many years of administrative and clerical experience. Originally from South Boston, Patty is connected with the community and excited to return in this capacity.

Gwen ford

development specialist

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Gwen joined the Collaborative Center in March of 2019. She earned her Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Tufts University in 2017 and is a Certified Grant Writer. Gwen has been engaged with non-profits since 2012 and has experience with event planning, fundraising, and community outreach.