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Alex Koch

Director of Emergency Management 

617.521.3844 

akoch@colleges-fenway.org

As Director of Emergency Management, Alex helps our institutions prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency incidents. Alex supports our institutions Incident Management Teams and develops exercises, training, and on demand courses to help build a resilient community.


Allison O’Connor

Director of Collaborative Business Services

617.521.3934 

aoconnor@colleges-fenway.org

As Director of Collaborative Business Services, Allison drives strategic initiatives that enhance service quality, reduce costs, and maximize shared resources across the COF member institutions. Allison leads collaborative procurement, manages third-party contracts, and oversees COF’s shared internet network (COFAN). The Director also facilitates key committees, analyzes data for cost-saving opportunities, and works closely with COF leaders to implement impactful, cost-effective solutions.


Ashley Scire

Director of Sports and Recreation 

617.521.3687 

ascire@colleges-fenway.org


Brenda Huggins

Director of Office of Performing Arts 

617.521.3068 

bhuggins@colleges-fenway.org

Brenda is the administrative and curricular leader of the Center for Performing Arts and manages a team of professional artists/instructors to create programming for five ensembles (Dance, Theater, Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz Band.) Her work at the COF focuses on developing vital relationships with the colleges to produce live performing arts events each semester, with priority areas in equity and inclusion, fiscal vibrancy through collaborative resources, and mentoring student leadership.


Claire Ramsbottom

Executive Director 

617.521.3955

cramsbottom@colleges-fenway.org


Jessica Williams

Director of Programs, Student Events and Communications 

617.521.3848 

jwilliams@colleges-fenway.org


Khadija Mboup

Assistant Director of Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center 

617.521.3595 

kmboup@colleges-fenway.org


Lavinia Paul

Office Manager/Special Projects Coordinator 

617.521.3031 

lpaul@colleges-fenway.org

Lavinia oversee daily operations, coordinate events, and streamline office workflows to support cross-institutional collaboration. She manages special projects, administrative tasks, and student staff to ensure efficient and effective service for our COF community.


Sandy Occil

Assistant Director of Collaborative Business Services  

617.521.3025 

soccil@colleges-fenway.org

Sandy enhance student services by identifying cost-saving opportunities through joint purchasing and mutual contracts, while supporting overall business operations. I work collaboratively across teams to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline financial processes, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). Her focus is on driving both student satisfaction and fiscal sustainability.


Sarah Biggers

Director of Professional Development and Academic Programs 

617.521.3597 

sbiggers@colleges-fenway.org

Sarah’s employee-facing work involves management of COF-wide training, development and networking opportunities for all COF employees, oversight of joint teaching & learning initiatives, as well as management of the annual MLK Breakfast event. Sarah’s student-facing work and academic work entails management of the cross-registration program and any joint COF academic programs such as the COF minors in performing arts, sustainability, and migration studies. Sarah also helps oversee the COF Center for Sustainability and the Environment.


Sondra Schreiber

Director of Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center 

617.521.3684  

sschreiber@colleges-fenway.org


Main Office

617-521-3955

cofadmin@colleges-fenway.org

Colleges of the Fenway Central Office
Physical Address:
Simmons University, One Palace Road Building Suite B-108, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215
Mailing Address: Colleges of the Fenway, c/o Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215


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