Our Biggest Asset

Meet Our Dedicated Team

We are proud of our dedicated, professional, and adventurous staff members. Our ability to provide such remarkable results stems from our team of talented, accomplished people. We have a small team of 10-15 staff members each working closely with our students and families. Our advising team consists of seasoned professionals with a mix of counseling and higher education backgrounds. We strive to cultivate a fun yet professional work environment that best suits our employees, students, and families so that everyone is getting the best experience during their time at Dynamy!

Monica Potter, LMHC

Senior Director of Educational Services
mpotter@sevenhills.org
508.796.0195

Gregg Frew, LMHC

Program Director
gfrew@sevenhills.org
508.796.0198

Stephanie Kozlowski

Director of Admissions
skozlowski@sevenhills.org
508.796.0192

Scott Berozi

Asst. Director of Admissions
sberozi@sevenhills.org
508.796.0197

Sarah Wood

Asst. Program Director
sawood@sevenhills.org
508.796.0201

Bryanna Noronha

Advisor
bnoronha@sevenhills.org 
508.796.0196

Deirdre Watkins

Administrative Coordinator
dwatkins@sevenhills.org
508.796.0190

Chizu Shiono

College Counselor
cshiono@sevenhills.org
508.796.0203

Dorean Asuako

Evening Supervisor
dasuako@sevenhills.org
508.796.0194

Deidrianna Agbanyo

Residential Coordinator

Daniel Cooney

Residential Coordinator

Iza de Souza

Residential Coordinator

Additional Information

Alumni

Welcome back Dynamy Alumni! Visit our alumni page to see what past interns have to say about Dynamy’s domestic gap year program!

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Advising

Our advisors help students pursue goals, reflect on learning, and to learn to make the best decisions for the life students want for themselves.

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Independent living

Interns gain independence and freedom in apartment style living, while advisors and residential coordinators have their own apartments on the property.

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Read some of our frequently asked questions

What if I don’t know what internships I want to do?

Don’t worry! We hear this often. Many students coming into Dynamy are unsure of their internship path or even where they want to start. Dynamy has a trusted team of advisors that can help you navigate the process and find an internship that will be a good fit for you. Part of Internship Year is exploration and gaining a better understanding of your interest and passions.

What is the age range for Dynamy?

Dynamy students are 17-22 years old. Many students attend Dynamy right after graduating high school- others come after a few semesters of college. Whatever your recent path may be, you should apply if you feel ready! The most important factor for a successful Internship Year is the motivation to work with supportive advisors, like-minded peers, and real-world internships.

Can you help me figure out next steps after Dynamy?

We understand transitions can be hard, especially trying to make plans for next steps. Dynamy advisers work with students throughout the year to discuss and assist with future planning. Additionally, Dynamy has a part-time college counselor on our team to help students navigate the college process from individual classes to colleges and universities.

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In 2020, Monica became the Senior Director of Educational Services, overseeing Dynamy Internship Year along with four additional educational programs. She first began with Dynamy in 2010 and served in several positions before taking on the most recent role. Not only is she a liaison between the program and the larger agency, but she also continues to be involved in various aspects of the program including interviewing students, supervising staff, assisting with programming, and assisting when needed.

Monica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, and Certificate for Guidance, from Assumption College. Monica has energy and heart to spare. Monica has worked for YOU Inc./Seven Hills, our parent agency, since 2000 in various clinical capacities. She enjoys getting to know students, working with them in various settings, and helping them to work towards their goals.

As a married mother of two, Monica is busy and likes to keep busy. She loves being active whether it is playing soccer, going for a run, or following her kids around to every hockey rink in New England.

Gregg began working with Dynamy as an Internship Year Advisor in 2014 and has served in different Programming and ResLife roles over the years before taking on the role of Program Director. He graduated from Assumption College with a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in cognitive-behavioral therapy and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.

Gregg’s professional interests include experiential education and evidence-based practices. Outside of this, he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and walking his dog; reading, and staying active.

Stephanie joined the Dynamy team in 2011 and now serves as our Director of Admissions & Marketing, guiding prospective students and families through the admissions process. Whether it be conducting an interview, leading a presentation, or guiding a tour, Stephanie is incredibly passionate about helping young adults find their niche. As a mother of two, one being a United States Marine, the other being a college graduate thriving in her first career, she understands firsthand the importance of helping students pursue their goals, explore their passions, and discover their strengths during this pivotal time in their educational career and young adult lives.

Inclusive of Stephanie’s role as Dynamy’s Director of Admissions & Marketing, she is also Dynamy’s creative brain! Whether it be designing creative copy, creating marketing strategies, or analyzing enrollment trends, Stephanie’s natural passion, creative edge, and professional drive shine through! Stephanie also represents Dynamy at college fairs, gap year fairs, and speaking panels in cities across North America. Traveling to meet with students, their families, educators, and consultants is just another aspect of her career that she loves. She received her Degree in Liberal Arts from Quinsigamond Community College. Earlier in her professional career, Stephanie was the Chief of Staff to a State Representative and also worked at the Mary Elizabeth McGrath Educational Center.

Her candor, creativity, passion, and attention to detail help both at work and at home; she loves DIY projects, genealogy, traveling with her family, and can never pass up a trivia or a good true crime documentary! Both she and her husband are committed rescue dog enthusiasts, loyal military parents, avid New England sports fans, and active members of their local community. Having lived in the Worcester area her entire life, Stephanie thoroughly enjoys showing prospective students and families all that Worcester has to offer students during their gap year!

Scott began working with Dynamy in March 2022, first serving as Program Director before moving into his current role as Assistant Director of Admissions in June 2025. In this role, Scott provides support and guidance to prospective students and families in the admissions process for the program! Previously, Scott worked at Brandeis University as the Associate Director for Residence Life and Orientation. He graduated from Hofstra University earning a B.A. in Print Journalism and from Northeastern University earning a M.A. in College Student Development and Counseling.

Scott originally hails from Long Island, NY but has spent over a decade living in and loving the Boston and Worcester areas. He greatly enjoys getting to work with students as they explore their potential and achieve their goals. Scott has a great love for anything in the field of entertainment and loves to make people laugh any chance he gets!

Sarah joined Dynamy in 2023 as an Advisor before stepping into her current role as Assistant Program Director. Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Rhode Island College and a Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership from Kansas State University.

In Sarah’s former role as a Career Coach, she worked directly with young adults on overcoming personal and societal barriers, helping them develop the skills and education needed to thrive in a career of their choosing.

As a mother of two, Sarah understands the complex emotions of Dynamy parents while also supporting students in reaching their full potential.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with friends and family, and is always up for a good laugh or fun adventure.

Dynamy Advisor, Bry, was born and raised in Massachusetts and joined Dynamy shortly after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where she obtained her Bachelor of Science. Before coming to Dynamy Bry served as an Advisor for college age students living independently for the first time.

Bry was drawn to Dynamy’s mission to challenge, support, and empower young people to discover their purpose in life. In her role as an Advisor, she works directly with interns to help them find success within the program and excel here at Dynamy.

Outside of work, Bry loves to explore Worcester and find great restaurants around the city, she is also an avid reader, and loves to volunteer. If you can’t find her at Dynamy you may see her out volunteering in the community!

Deirdre joined Dynamy Internship Year in 2022 as the Administrative Coordinator, where she supports the team by managing front desk operations and assisting with admissions marketing efforts. She received her bachelor’s and MBA in Marketing from Nichols College.

She was drawn to Dynamy’s commitment to career exploration and the opportunity to help students build confidence through real-world experiences—something she wishes she had access to after high school.

Deirdre enjoys photography, traveling, movies, the Red Sox, and going to concerts—especially small venues like the Worcester Palladium. She also loves spending time with family and friends at her family’s lake cottage in northern Massachusetts!

Chizu joined Dynamy in 2011 and provides college counseling and post-Dynamy guidance to students in the Internship Year. A former college counselor at Phillips Exeter Academy, Chizu has been an educational consultant since 2003 and currently teaches one of the Clark University courses available to Dynamy students. In addition, she has twenty years of experience working in university admissions offices.

Chizu earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh. She attends professional conferences each year and has been a workshop director, faculty presenter and committee member for the National Association for College Admission Counseling. She is also active in the New England and International Associations for College Admission Counseling.

Together with her husband, Chizu enjoys travel and has been to more than two dozen countries on four continents (Australia and New Zealand are on her wish list.) To date, she has visited over one hundred colleges and programs across the country and abroad.

Dorean began working at Dynamy Internship Year back in 2022 as the Evening Supervisor. Along with being an advisor for students and working with the programming team, Dorean also oversees the Residential Life staff. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, receiving her B.A. in Psychology. At Holy Cross, Dorean worked as a Residential Assistant, mentor, and served in various other roles around student engagement. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Counseling Psychology on the licensure track.

She is passionate about connecting students to resources and supporting them in building their own “toolkit” of skills that they can use to advocate for themselves and those in their community.

Dorean is the co-creator of the Black Owned Worcester directory, enjoys listening to various genres of music, learning languages and about different cultures, and exploring new places (especially if they are food-related).

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