Meet Our Staff...

Melissa Fallon, Ph.D. is the Director of the Counseling Center and a Licensed Psychologist in the State of New York. She earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany and also holds a Master of Arts and a Master of Education degree in counseling psychology from Columbia University, Teacher’s College. She worked as a counselor and researcher in higher education and community mental health prior to joining the staff in 2003. Her professional interests include working with student athletes, GLBTQ populations, body image and gender role issues. She enjoys various sports and is an avid music fan.

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Jeanne Keahon, LMSW has a Master's degree in social work from SUNY Albany and is a licensed social worker. She has worked in a variety of mental health, substance abuse, and hospital based settings. She joined the Counseling Center in 1997. Her clinical interests include family systems theory, women's issues and working with international students. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities such as hiking and fossil collecting. She makes the best of our upstate winters by cross country skiing and skijoring with her Siberian Huskies.

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Amy Clarvoe, Ph.D. has a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University at Buffalo and is a licensed Psychologist in the State of NY. Prior to that she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Clarkson University. She has worked in a variety of higher education and community mental health settings before joining the staff in 2008. Her professional interests include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems and couples counseling, difficulties with attention and focus, and group work. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She is originally from the Adirondacks and loves hiking, boating, skating, gardening, and just being outdoors.

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Shawn Bubany, Ph.D., has a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. Prior to joining the counseling center in 2011, Shawn worked as a counselor at colleges and universities in Minnesota, Kansas, and Oregon. Shawn also provided counseling at a VA medical center, a community mental health center, and a community career exploration clinic. Shawn’s professional interests include relationship difficulties, life transitions, career decisions, men’s issues, counselor training and supervision, multiculturalism, and mindfulness meditation. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling to new parts of the world, music, cooking and farmers markets, hiking and backpacking, and taking it easy with a good book or movie.

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Brandon Roman, LMHC, CASAC-t received his Master’s degree in mental health counseling from SUNY New Paltz and is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In addition, he holds a trainee certificate as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Brandon has worked with a range of people and issues both as a substance abuse counselor and as a wilderness therapist. As the college’s AOD counselor, Brandon specializes in helping students modify their alcohol and drug use. Other clinical interests include: sports psychology, relationship difficulties, family problems, group dynamics, and experiential therapy. In his free time, Brandon enjoys being outdoors snowmobiling, hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with his dog.

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Cathy Rojas is a pre-doctoral intern at the counseling center. The internship is one of the final steps to completing the Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) program from Argosy University in Atlanta. Cathy earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of California Santa Cruz and her Master’s degree in psychology from Argosy University. Prior to joining the counseling center staff, Cathy had the opportunity to provide counseling to students at Georgia State University. She has also worked in an out-patient eating disorder treatment center and a day treatment program at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Her professional interests include: interpersonal relationships, single incident and chronic trauma, and identity exploration. In her free time, Cathy enjoys watching movies, cooking, and spending time with her family and pets.

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Kunal Sachdev is a pre-doctoral intern at the counseling center. The internship represents one of his final requirements in completing the Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) program at Midwestern University in Illinois. Kunal earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Depaul University in Chicago and his master’s degree in psychology from Midwestern University in Illinois. Prior to joining the counseling center staff, Kunal had the opportunity to provide assessment services at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He also worked at an alcohol and substance abuse treatment center at the behavioral health Services Center at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. His professional interests include: AD/HD, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, problem solving, diversity issues, and life coaching. Outside of work, Kunal enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, reading, playing golf, riding cars and motorcycles, video games, and exploring new things.

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Francesca Bevilacqua is a second-year social work intern at the counseling center. She is in her final year of the Masters of Social Work program at Binghamton University. Francesca earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and human services from Elmira College. Before joining the counseling center staff as an intern, Francesca provided counseling and related services to elementary and middle school students in Broome County as her first year MSW student internship. She has also interned at a rape crisis center and worked as a respite counselor in a residential facility for adults with mental health issues. Francesca’s professional interests include relationship issues and abuse, depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, and resilience. Outside of work, Francesca enjoys reading, listening to music, walking her dog, and spending time with family and friends.

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Jan Strong-Cramatte is the secretary/ receptionist and the initial contact person at the Counseling Center. Jan answers the phone and helps set up appointments, and greets students when they come for appointments. Jan lives in Schenevus and has a daughter who attends college at SUNY Oneonta. Jan's hobbies include reading, hiking with her dogs, and spending time outdoors.

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