Team

Title: Medical Director, Teen Health Connection
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA,
MD; Carolinas Medical Center, Pediatric Residency
Interests: Gynecology, child maltreatment, eating disorders, contraception, depression, anxiety.

Title: Levine Children’s Hospital Department of Adolescent Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine
Education: Dr. Dixon, a native of the Bronx, NY, graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Human Development. She obtained her doctorate degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, completed pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC and an adolescent medicine fellowship at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD.
Interests: Dr. Dixon has provided primary care to underserved and marginalized youth and has clinical expertise in areas of menstrual disorders, reproductive endocrinology and substance abuse. Her research interests include teen pregnancy prevention and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers. She has also conducted work exploring care-seeking behavior for adolescents after a pregnancy diagnosis.

Title: Family Nurse Practitioner, Teen Health Connection
Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
BS Nursing and Master of Nursing
Interests: Empower each patient with the necessary tools to become successful adults.

Title: Family Nurse Practitioner, Teen Health Connection
Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Master of Education; University of South Carolina, Family Nurse Practitioner
Interests:Use strong interpersonal skills to encourage patients to make healthy decisions.

Title: Clinical Psychologist, Teen Health Connection
Education: University of California at Santa Barbara, BA in Experimental Psychology; California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, Ph. D in Clinical Psychology Teens are our future. The teenage years are filled with wonder, delight, heartbreak and courage. Finding an appropriate path during this time is essential for a healthy transition into adulthood.

Title: Manager, Mental Health Services, Teen Health Connection

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection
Education:University of South Carolina, BA, Psychology
Appalachian State University, MA, Community Counseling

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection

Amy is a psychotherapist on the mental health team. Specifically, Amy works with adolescents who are involved in the juvenile justice system. She utilizes a holistic approach while working closely with other involved service providers, schools, employers, health, welfare, law enforcement and recreation agencies to assist in the maximization of the juvenile and family’s well-being.

Amy earned a BA in Sociology and a BA in Women’s Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She went on to earn an MSW from UNC Charlotte.

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection
Education:East Carolina University, BS, Community Health Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Master's Degree in Social Work
Interests:Working with adolescents and their families in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, family conflict, body image and self-esteem using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection
Education: Denison University, BS Psychology, BA Religion
University of North Dakota, MA Community Counseling
Interests:Trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, self-esteem, body image and family conflict.

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection
Education:Montreat College, BS, Management
Walden University MS, Mental Health Counseling
Interests:Adolescent health, adults, and families. Anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, self harm, self-esteem, and body image concerns through the utilization of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt, Existential, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Family-Based treatment.

Title: Licensed Psychologist, Teen Health Connection
Education:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA
MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Duke University Medical Center
Interests: I truly enjoy working with adolescents and their families and believe in Teen Health Connection’s vision to empower them to be healthy, safe, and successful. I am particularly interested in working with adolescents on issues related to trauma, depression, relationships, culture and diversity.

Title: Nurse Coordinator - Center for Disordered Eating
Education:Pacific Lutheran University, BSN
University of Washington, MSN
Interests: Child/adolescent health, maternal health, child advocacy, patient education.

Title: Registered Dietitian - Center for Disordered Eating

Courtney is a Registered Dietitian with Teen Health Connection. She works with patients in the Center for Disordered Eating. Courtney has both inpatient and outpatient experience.

Courtney just joined Teen Health Connection from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Jenny earned her BSN at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh , PA. Jenny has been a Registered Nurse for 10 years. She has experience in pediatrics and family medicine and has worked in an inpatient and outpatient setting. "I like being a role model for adolescents by guiding them but, also giving them independence to grow and educating them so they can be safe and successful."

Title: RN, Charge Nurse
Education: Kim earned a BSN from Auburn University.
Interests: Kim loves being able to treat adolescents in a teen friendly environment, not as children but not quite adults.

Title: Registered Medical Assistant
Education:Medical Assisting Diploma from Kings College
Interests: JaLesa enjoys working with teenagers and is able to provide insight into issues that teenagers face each day.

Title: LPN
Education: LPN degree through ECPI University
Interests: Megan loves working with adolescents knowing that she has the opportunity to educate them about their health. She feels that it is important for teens to know that they have a place where they can come and be themselves, have someone to talk to and receive excellent care.

Title: Managed Care Coordinator
Education:Medical Transcription and Coding Degree from Michiana College
Interests:Chaka enjoys working with adolescents and making a difference in their lives.

Title: Registrar
Education:Secretary of Science Degree from Central Piedmont Community College
Interests: Margaret loves adolescents and feels that Teen Health Connection has enormous impact on the community.

Title: Medical Patient Account Representative
Education:Medical Certificate in Coding from Central Piedmont Community College and a Medical Office Administrative Degree from Central Piedmont Community College
Interests:Migdalia enjoys working in medical accounting and helping patients navigate the insurance system.

Title: Registrar
Education:Medical Terminology Certificate from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Interests: Jackie served in military for 12 years and enjoys talking with patients about their future goals. Jackie is excited to talk with patients each day that she knows will grow up to be our future doctors, lawyers, teachers and professionals.

Title: Mental Health Patient Account Representative
Interests: JoAnn enjoys helping patients and their families navigate the medical and mental health system. She works with families assisting them with insurance claims and medical benefits.

Title: Registrar and Medical Records
Interests: Bernadette ensures patient confidentiality and assists the medical team with filing important medical documents. Bernadette enjoys working with accounting teams and medical benefits.

Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Education: University of North Carolina, BA; Charleston School of Law, JD
Interests: Adolescent policy issues

Title: Senior Health Education Program Coordinator
Education:East Carolina University, BS, School and Community Health Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Graduate Certificate Public Health and a Master in social work from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Interests: Health Education with a focus in reproductive health, mental health and providing young people with fact-based information.

Title: Executive Director, Teen Health Connection
Education: Pfeiffer University, BA, Psychology; University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Master of Clinical and Community Psychology
Interests: Empowering every adolescent to be healthy, safe and successful

Title: Staff Assistant, Teen Health Connection
Education: BS and a Masters from North Carolina State University in Animal Science and Nutrition
Comments: "I truly believe that Teen Health Connection provides a vital service for the teens of Charlotte. I am thrilled to be involved with an organization that is doing so much good for the youth of our community!"

Carolyn Mangiaracina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia, and her Master’s Degree in Community and Public Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has previously worked as a registered nurse for both adult and adolescents in areas including cardiovascular disease, disordered eating, gynecology, and routine/preventative care.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

Title: Physician, Teen Health Connection
Education: Pfeiffer University, BA, Psychology; University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences; University of Michigan Medical School,
University of Michigan Medical School, MD;
Harvard School of Public Health
Interests: Prevention healthcare, childhood obesity, nutrition, health disparities, community health, school health, international health, integrative medicine, mind-body wellness.

Title: Psychotherapist, Teen Health Connection
Education: Denison University, BS Psychology, BA Religion
University of North Dakota, MA Community Counseling
Interests:Trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, self-esteem, body image and family conflict.