Georgia Agganis, RN, DNP, CPNP
Westford Office
Georgia is board-certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell with her Bachelor’s in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in 2001. She graduated from Northeastern University with her Master’s of Sciense in Nursing and became a nurse practitioner in 2005. In 2016, she finished her Doctorate in Nursing from Northeastern University and is an Adjunct Faculty Associate Professor at Northeastern University and Regis College. Georgia has devoted most of her career to primary care, and she has a true clinical interest in all patients from newborns to young adults. In her free time, Georgia enjoys spending time with her husband and children.
Meghan Aldrich, RN, MSN, CPNP
Groton Office
Meghan is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in psychology at Bates College and her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She began her career as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Boston area before moving to Michigan in 2013 to work at a health center located in Flint. She continued to provide care to the children of Flint until joining Pediatrics West in February 2019. She is excited to be in Massachusetts to raise her two boys. She enjoys all aspects of pediatric primary care, but her clinical interests include newborn and infant care, breastfeeding support, and ADHD management.
Karen Balestrieri, RN, MSN, CPNP, AE-C
Groton Office
Karen is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After graduating with her Bachelor’s of Science from Assumption College, she earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals. Karen’s clinical interests include asthma management, health promotion across the pediatric lifespan and emergency medicine. Karen is a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C). She is a devoted medical volunteer with Operation Smile, an organization that serves children with facial deformities and has traveled internationally on several medical missions. Karen also serves as the nurse practitioner for the Groton-Dunstable school system in collaboration with Dr. Coleman.
Megan Foley, RN, MSN, CPNP
Westford Office
Megan is board-certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She began her career when she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Hampshire and became a registered nurse. She then earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing at Regis College and became a certified nurse practitioner. Megan enjoys all aspects of pediatric primary care. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She also loves listening to music and doing outdoor activities.
Emily Grossman, RN, MSN, CPNP
Groton Office
Emily is board-certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She started as a registered nurse in 2012 working with medically fragile children before moving on to post-partum/special care nursery/pediatrics. Emily returned to school to obtain her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing at Regis College, graduating in 2021. She enjoys helping parents transition into their new role while supporting and meeting the health needs of their growing child. In her time outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and two crazy dogs.
Alexandra Hall, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Groton Office
Alexandra is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatric Mental-Health. Her journey, starting with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Mount Wachusett Community College and then completing her Master’s of Science from Regis College, which showcases her commitment to excellence. Originating as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents, Alexandra’s passion for nursing was ignited. After five years as a cardiac nurse, she circled back to psychiatry. Her enthusiasm lies in working with diverse groups, with a special focus on serving and representing marginalized and underserved populations.
Patricia Jackson, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHCNS-BC
Groton Office
Tricia is double board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Pediatrics and Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health. She received her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Northeastern University in child adolescent psychiatric mental health and her Master’s of Science in Nursing in pediatric primary care from Regis College. Tricia joined Pediatrics West in 1997 and began her career as a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner in 2000. After developing an interest in pediatric mental health, she has been exclusively serving children and adolescents’ mental health needs since 2010.
Susan Jensen, RN, MSN, CPNP
Westford Office
Sue is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts she taught 7th and 8th grade science locally for four years before pursuing her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. As a former teacher of adolescents and a current high school athletics coach, Sue’s clinical interests include adolescent health and gynecology, sports medicine, suturing, physical activity, and nutrition.
Susan Kelleher, RN, MSN, CPNP
Westford Office
Susan is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Salve Regina University and started her career in nursing at Children’s Hospital in Boston. She then moved to Maryland and received her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland with membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing. She worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Harriett Lane Clinic and pediatric emergency room. She had served as the nurse practitioner for the Westford school system for many years. She is a Certified Sleep Consultant and is a Member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. She offers Sleep Consults to parents of infants and children through teens and young adults. She enjoys caring for pediatric patients and watching them grow from infancy through adolescence, college, and the transition to young adults. Susan’s special interest is in Sleep Health.
Julie Bonner Leonhardt, RN, MSN, CPNP, CLC
Westford Office
Julie is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Stonehill College. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing from Regis College. Julie is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She has a special interest in newborn medicine and specifically breastfeeding education and new parent support as well as lifelong health and wellness. Julie completed training to become a Certified Lactation Consultant in December 2017.
Dana Oliver, RN, MSN, CPNP
Fitchburg Office
Dana is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Dana holds her Bachelor’s of Science in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing with a concentration in pediatrics from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Dana is from Sudbury, Massachusetts and her clinical interests include newborn care, concussion management, and general well and ill child care.
Lindsay Roy, RN, MSN, CPNP, CLC
Westford Office
Lindsay is double board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Pediatrics and Acute and Primary Care. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Master’s of Science in Nursing at Northeastern University. After graduating in 2016, she worked as an inpatient surgical nurse practitioner and then transitioned to primary care in 2020. She is passionate about providing care to pediatric patients and their families. Her clinical interests include newborn and infant care, adolescent medicine, and pediatric mental health. Lindsay is also a Certified Lactation Consultant.
Kendra Scott, RN, MSN, CPNP, CLC
Westford Office
Kendra is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She found a passion for patient care while working as an emergency medical technician, leading to the pursuit of a nursing degree. Kendra graduated from the Massachusetts General Hospital of the Institute of Health Professions with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Nursing. Before joining Pediatrics West, Kendra worked in home health care, caring for medically complex children, camp nursing, and as a primary care pediatric nurse for four years. Kendra enjoys all aspects of pediatric care but has a special interest in newborn care and lactation education and support. She is also a Certified Lactation Consultant.
Devin Stimpson, PA-C
Westford Office
Devin is board-certified through The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from St. Joseph’s College of Maine. She earned her Master’s from Pace University in New York City with her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. Before starting at Pediatrics West, she worked as a pediatric inpatient and neonatal intensive care unit physician assistant in Connecticut. Devin enjoys all aspects of pediatrics and general wellness but has special interests in newborn medicine, neonatal intensive care unit graduates, as well as adolescent health and emotional wellness.
Christine Suriani, RN, MSN CPNP
Groton Office
Christine is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and joined Pediatrics West in June 2019. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University in 2008. She is also adjunct faculty at Regis College teaching pediatric nurse practitioner students. Christine’s clinical interests include general pediatrics, acne management, and helping new parents navigate the transition into parenthood. Christine lives locally and has two young boys. She loves hiking, skiing, and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Ashley Triehy-Kreitler, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Fitchburg Office
Ashley is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Fitchburg State University in 2012. She practiced as a family and pediatric nurse for six years before pursuing her Master’s of Science in Nursing at Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and Health Sciences. Ashley enjoys all aspects of pediatric care, but her interests are in adolescent health, gynecology, and psychology. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her children and husband, crocheting, and hiking.