By Bella Grimaldi Staff Writer What is your academic and professional background? I have a bachelor's in finance from Suffolk University, and I have a master's from Anna Maria in public administration. I am the Director of Finance and Operations for Medfield Public Schools. What brought you to Framingham State? I made a transition last year from coaching high school after 22 years, and was an advisor to the head coach at Lasell College. I enjoyed it so much that when this position opened up, which was really close to home, I felt that I could help out this program. In the past, I've taken over programs that have been struggling and love to see them grow and to me, it's taken professional training and adapting that [to the program]. And I always love to see how the progression of improvement happens. Then the other thing I would say is, when I met these guys [the soccer players] over here, they were so welcoming, and I knew where I needed to be.